Senior Labor Relations Specialist

DTE Energy•Grand Rapids, MI

38d•Hybrid

About The Position

DTE is one of the nation’s largest diversified energy companies. Our electric and gas companies have fueled our customer’s homes and Michigan’s progress for more than a century. And as Michigan’s largest source of renewable energy, we’re creating a cleaner, healthier environment to power our future. We’re also serving communities beyond Michigan, where our affiliated businesses offer renewable energy, emission control technologies, and energy services to industries in 19 states. But we’re more than a leading energy company... and working at DTE is more than just a job. At DTE, we take great care of each other and our customers, and we use our energy to be a force for growth and prosperity in our communities. When you join us, you’ll be part of a team that welcomes, recognizes, and celebrates differences and values everyone’s health, safety, and wellbeing. Are you ready to make that kind of difference? Bring your energy to DTE. Together, we can achieve great things.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Seven years Human Resources experience with at least three years in labor relations
Demonstrated ability to communicate well with others
Proficient verbal, nonverbal, written, and presentation skills
Demonstrated ability to provide leadership, guidance, and consulting to others
Ability to research complex issues and develop position papers based upon qualitative and quantitative data
The ability to facilitate conflict resolution
Knowledge of NLRB regulations, employment law, HR practices and programs and the major provisions of labor agreements

Responsibilities

Provides input into the development of the labor negotiations strategy.
Consults with management in the interpretation and administration of Collective Bargaining Agreements.
Researches and recommends company positions relative to economic and non-economic issues as input to the collective bargaining process.
Represents the company during non-economic negotiations and participates in economic negotiations.
Provides work direction and coaching to less experienced professionals.
Identify strategies to address issues through the negotiation process, or by facilitating resolution through the union/management partnering relationship.
Represent the company position throughout the grievance and arbitration processes.
Function as a Step 3 Hearing Officer.
Respond to NLRB charges including, where necessary, expert testimony.
Serve as labor consultant to assigned client groups for the handling of all labor/management issues.
Provide advice in the administration of disciplinary actions.
Interpret and administer collective bargaining agreements.
Assist in responding to unionization drives.