Labor Relations Representative - Union Experience

Southern Company • Atlanta, GA

33d

About The Position

This position is responsible for administering the job posting process for GPC positions covered under the labor agreement with IBEW Local 84. Key duties include managing job postings, awards, selection processes, and seniority matters. The role also oversees the incremental increase program for all GPC employees, maintains Oracle data, and coordinates the annual general pay increase process. Additional responsibilities include updating the covered employee database, uniform program, ensuring the Labor Relations (LR) web page seniority list is current, and maintaining accurate records for audit compliance. Administrative support for the Labor Relations team includes timekeeping, expense management, webpage maintenance, scheduling grievance hearings, processing union dues reports and reimbursements, managing the uniform program, and verifying annual weight program compliance. Occasional overnight travel may be required to meet business needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree OR a minimum of two years related work experience in lieu of degree.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Human Resources, Transmission, Distribution, Generation, Union environment is required
• Working knowledge of labor contracts related to the position (must possess or be willing to acquire)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access, Teams)
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail in data management
• Ability to safeguard confidential information appropriately
• Professional representation of Southern Company Labor Relations
• Effective collaboration and communication skills across all levels of management, business units, IBEW, and non-exempt employees
• Ability to meet deadlines and work within time constraints
• Demonstrated initiative and self-starter mindset in daily responsibilities
• Excellent customer service, time management, phone etiquette, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Strong attention to detail, sense of urgency, and ability to maintain accuracy under pressure
• Commitment to Safety First and Our Values
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Self-motivated
• Must be an intentional learner, looking for opportunities to gain experience and develop in knowledge and understanding.
• Effective communication and decision-making skills in stressful situations

Nice To Haves

• Exposure and experience collaborating with employees covered under the union contract preferred.
• Administrative experience in Oracle (highly desired)
• Knowledge of Transmission, Distribution, and Generation personnel practices and procedures (a plus)
• Familiarity with union contracts (IBEW) preferred

Responsibilities

• Administering the job posting process for GPC positions covered under the labor agreement with IBEW Local 84
• Managing job postings, awards, selection processes, and seniority matters
• Overseeing the incremental increase program for all GPC employees
• Maintaining Oracle data
• Coordinating the annual general pay increase process
• Updating the covered employee database
• Managing the uniform program
• Ensuring the Labor Relations (LR) web page seniority list is current
• Maintaining accurate records for audit compliance
• Providing administrative support for the Labor Relations team, including timekeeping, expense management, and webpage maintenance
• Scheduling grievance hearings
• Processing union dues reports and reimbursements
• Verifying annual weight program compliance

Benefits

• Southern Company invests in the well-being of its employees and their families through a comprehensive total rewards strategy that includes competitive base salary, annual incentive awards for eligible employees and health, welfare and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being.
• This position may also be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program, with the amount of any bonus/awards subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable incentive plan(s).
• A summary of the benefits offered for this position can be found here https://seo.nlx.org/southernco/pdf/SOCO-Benefits.pdf .
• Additional and specific details about total compensation and benefits will also be provided during the hiring process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees