Labor Relations Specialist

Avolta•BETHESDA, MD

23h•$58,300 - $68,600•Onsite

About The Position

The Labor Relations Specialist supports the administration and execution of labor relations programs across the organization. The role serves as a resource to People & Culture partners, operational leaders, and business stakeholders by providing guidance on collective bargaining agreements, supporting grievance administration, conducting labor relations analyses, monitoring compliance, and assisting with labor-related initiatives to promote positive labor-management relationships and operational effectiveness.

Requirements

Requires 5 years of Labor Relations experience engaged in developing and delivering labor relations, collective bargaining agreement administration, grievance management, labor compliance, and employee relations programs
A bachelor’s degree in human resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a related field can count for 3 of the 5-year requirement
Training that leads to an in-depth understanding of Labor Relations, collective bargaining agreement administration, grievance processes, arbitration preparation, labor compliance, and employee relations
Knowledge of state and federal labor laws, employment regulations, collective bargaining practices, labor compliance requirements, and union-management relations
Business acumen and the mindset required to understand the long-term implications of labor relations planning and to advance organizational goals
Demonstrated history of understanding the needs of the business, stakeholders, the employee population, union representatives, and individual circumstances
Demonstrated history of creating and maintaining positive work environments through coaching, developing, influencing, and collaborating with leaders and employees to achieve common goals
Ability to interpret collective bargaining agreements and provide guidance regarding contract administration and labor relations matters
Ability to analyze labor relations issues, identify trends, evaluate risks, and develop recommendations for leaders and People & Culture partners
Strong communication, relationship-building, conflict resolution, consultation, and stakeholder management skills
Ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive labor and employee matters
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, HR systems, reporting tools, and labor relations documentation processes

Nice To Haves

Hospitality, Food & Beverage, Retail, Travel Retail, Distribution, Transportation, or other unionized workforce experience of 3-5 years preferred

Responsibilities

Administers labor relations programs, policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreement provisions while serving as a resource to managers and People & Culture partners on labor-related matters
Interprets collective bargaining agreements and provides guidance to Operations leaders, People & Culture teams, and business stakeholders regarding contract administration and labor relations practices
Supports grievance administration by researching issues, gathering documentation, preparing case summaries, and recommending appropriate courses of action consistent with collective bargaining agreement provisions and company practices
Assists with arbitration preparation and other labor-related proceedings by compiling documentation, conducting analyses, coordinating information requests, and supporting internal and external stakeholders
Tracks collective bargaining agreement obligations, renewal timelines, and implementation requirements while ensuring contract provisions are administered appropriately
Partners with Payroll, HR Technology, Benefits, Operations, and People & Culture teams to support the administration and implementation of labor-related programs, policies, and collective bargaining agreement provisions
Conducts labor relations analyses, reviews workforce and labor-related data, identifies trends, and develops recommendations to support compliance, operational effectiveness, and informed decision-making
Audits and monitors compliance with collective bargaining agreements, labor relations policies, and established practices while identifying potential risks and recommending corrective actions
Maintains labor relations records, documentation, reports, and metrics and prepares materials used to support labor negotiations, grievance administration, arbitration preparation, and business decision-making
Identifies opportunities to improve labor relations processes, documentation standards, compliance practices, and operational procedures while supporting continuous improvement initiatives