Employee & Labor Relations Consultant

Job Summary: The incumbent supports the administration of employee relations, labor relations, and employee programs for the East Region.

Provides field managers and supervisors with interpretation and guidance regarding policies, collective bargaining agreements, legal and compliance matters to ensure fair and consistent application.

Counsels and advises on the administration of specific employment laws including federal and state labor laws for the East Region.

Qualifications Minimum Requirements Education: Bachelors Degree in human resource management or closely related field with equivalent training and experience Experience: Six to eight years experience in human resources three of which must have been in a responsible employee and labor relations role.

Understanding of specific labor relations needs and challenges related to a companys collective bargaining agreement and business strategy Experience with conducting workplace investigations Excellent verbal and written communications and strong interpersonal communications Proficient in MS Office Preferred Requirements Education: Bachelors Degree in human resource management, labor/industrial relations or business management.

PHR and/or SPHR designation Experience: Eight years experience in human resources five of which must have been in a responsible employee and labor relations role.

Specific skills, such as negotiation, mediation, arbitration, collective bargaining process and leadership Strength in situation leadership, ethics, problem-solving, strategic thinking, and cultural competency Demonstrated process orientation skills and experience with Six Sigma and/or Lean.

Licensure, Certification, Registration: SHRM PHR Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements: Ability to understand and interpret company policy as it applies to specific situations and implement actions.

Ability to evaluate customer satisfaction, demonstrate teamwork with internal and external customers, and utilize resources to continuously improve customer satisfaction.

Excellent customer services skills and ability to manage competing priorities.

Ability to manage multiple workstreams and execute flawlessly with high attention to detail.

Must be able to prioritize, organize, plan, and complete work activities in an efficient, timely manner.

Must be self-directed and motivated.

Work with minimal supervision and exercises common sense and good judgment to problem-solve.

Has the ability to identify core issues and resolve them via effectively utilizing available resources.

Consistently works with integrity to develop strong trusting relationships and handle confidential information with discretion.

Possesses a proactive approach to accomplishing work, has timely follow up, and demonstrates the flexibility to meet business needs with a focus on achieving results.

Must be able to communicate clearly, both written and orally with employees, members of the HR team, and in group presentations and meetings.

Maintains a calm and logical demeanor when faced with challenging employees or situations.

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