HR Operations & Labor Relations Generalist Sr

TECO Energy, Inc.; Tampa, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Savings plan

Pension plan

Paid time off

Health coverage

Tuition Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

TECO Energy, Inc. is hiring an HR Operations Specialist who will act as a subject matter expert in labor and employee relations, providing support to HR partners and executives. You will lead workplace investigations, draft reports, and support union negotiations as needed.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Business or HR, 5 years of relevant experience, and preferred certification (PHR/SPHR). TECO Energy offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth across a major

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources or related field required.
• MBA preferred.
• PHR/SPHR or similar certification preferred.
• 5 years of related experience in HR roles, including labor and employee relations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as subject matter expert for labor and employee relations and provide operational support to HR partners.
• Lead investigations and present findings to leadership with recommended actions.
• Coordinate union negotiations, grievances, and arbitration processes as required.
• Maintain records and ensure compliance with company policies and labor contracts.

Skills

Labor relations

Employee relations

HR investigations

Policy compliance

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, HR or related field

Tools

SAP/HRIS

SAP Payroll

Job description

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At Tampa Electric, dependable electricity starts with dedicated individuals whose talent, skill and passion drive our success. We’ve been lighting the way for West Central Florida for more than 125 years—and we’re just getting started.

Join us and build a rewarding career with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits and a culture that supports your growth. Your potential finds its purpose at Tampa Electric.

We proudly deliver 99.98% electric service reliability to nearly 860,000 customers across 2,000 square miles of Hillsborough County and parts of Polk, Pasco and Pinellas counties. Through innovation and strategic investments, we’re creating a cleaner, brighter energy future—whiledelivering exceptional service every step of the way.

We reflect the communities we serve and foster a workplace where every employee feels welcomed, valuedand engaged. Join our team of energy experts and help shape the future of power.

Storm Duty Requirements

Tampa Electric and its sister companies serve a role in providing critical services to our community during an emergency. Team members are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our Tampa Electric customers. Team members are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's rules and procedures.

Responding to stormswill beconsidered a condition of employment.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The HR Operations and Labor Relations Specialist will serve as a subject matter expert for labor union, and employee relations as well as functional operational support to HR Business Partners and HR Operations Leaders. Serves as a lead HR investigator in support of workplace and team member compliance and providing investigation findings with leadership. Lead special projects, facilitate workshops and stay abreast of industry trends and practices in HR.

Labor Relations & Employee Relations Consultant

• Labor Relations: Advise business unit leadership and HR Business Partners and liaise with union leadership as applicable to ensure compliance with and correct interpretation and use of the collective bargaining agreements. Initiate and construct Letters of Agreement (LOA) when appropriate. Research labor laws, analyze past practice and interpret complex contract language to provide consistent solutions to emerging issues. Develop requirements and coordinate preparation for union negotiations, grievances, and arbitration, including gathering of evidence and witness preparation and recommending collective bargaining strategies, goals or objectives. Facilitate Labor Relations and Grievance training. Lead and respond to second step union grievances as needed.
• Employee Relations: Advise HR Business Partners and Company Leaders to ensure consistent application of Positive Discipline and Substance Abuse Program guidelines and protocols. Track and maintain all Positive Discipline/Substance Abuse records. Facilitate training for both Positive Discipline and Substance Abuse. Draft and review positive discipline documents for Company Leaders as needed. Maintain relations with EAP and Medical Providers as a component of overseeing the administration of the company’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) & Substance Abuse policies.
• Lead workplace investigations in accordance with the Emera Respectful Workplace investigation procedures, including creating investigation plans, draft final reports and brief Senior Leadership on the findings and recommendations. Ensure timely, thorough investigations are conducted with confidentiality and the least amount of intrusion on the workplace or involvement by others. Follow up on recommendations to address investigation findings. Facilitate Investigation Training.

Labor & Employee Relations Generalist

• Labor Relations: Maintain grievance and seniority databases, grievance and arbitration files (written and audio), and produce IBEW Seniority Roster. Update Union contracts with negotiated items, cost modeling, and post negotiation activities. Manage covered bid process to include creation, tracking, and auditing of bid qualifications, identifying seniority data types, and awarding/closing bids according to negotiated labor contract requirements. Counsel business unit leadership on complex seniority rules as needed. Directly responsible for processing covered employee payroll change requests, ensuring that hourly wage rates are compliant with labor contracts. Initiate and validate annual base wage increases for all covered employees. Partner with I.T., Payroll, and HRIS on system implications regarding contract language changes and application.
• Employee Relations: Prepare confidential Employee Status Review Committee (ESRC) research information to support ESRC meetings. Work with the affected business unit leadership and Security department to access and, when required, create background check information. Research, coordinate, and serve as company witness in all unemployment claims and appeal hearings.

HR Operations

• Budget & Vendor Payments: Research cost center budget variances as requested. Ensure accuracy of invoices and processing of payment. Initiate purchase order requisitions related to consulting agreements and track invoice approvals and payments.
• Records Retention Management: Ensure compliance for all HR Operations files and ensure electronic documentation storage when possible.
• Back-Up HR Business Partner as needed.

Perform other related duties as assigned by leadership.

• Lead special projects, facilitate workshops and stay abreast of industry trends and practices in HR. Drive continuous improvements in the function.

Qualifications

Education

Required: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources or related field.

Preferred : MBA

Licenses/Certifications

Preferred: PHR (Professional in Human Resources), SPHR or other HR-related professional certification(s).

Related Experience

Required : 5 years of related experience to the duties and responsibilities of the position, with demonstrated, progressively more complex assignments.

Preferred: Prior experience working with regulated utility industry

Experience with mid/large sized organizations

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Required: Ability to develop credibility and rapport with all levels of the organization;strong interpersonal andinfluencing skills at all levels of management.

Demonstrated ability to work independently with critical attention to detail and follow through.

Comfortable operating in an environment with competing priorities; with a strong aptitude for adaptability and innovative thinking.

Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in a professional manner

Demonstrated proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint

Preferred: Proficiency in SAP Accounting, SAP Payroll and SAP/HRIS experience

Physical Demands/Requirements

Must be able to perform moderate physical labor to include occasional lifting of 25-pound boxes and frequent kneeling and bending to process files.

Benefits

Competitive Salary 401k Savings plan w/ company matching Pension plan Paid time off Paid Holiday time Medical, Prescription Drug, & Dental Coverage Tuition Assistance Program Employee Assistance Program Wellness Programs On-site Fitness Centers Bonus Plan and more!

STORM DUTY REQUIREMENTS....Please make sure to read below!!! Responding to stormswill beconsidered a condition of employment.

TECO Energy and its companies serve a role in providing critical services to our community during an emergency. Team members are required to participate in the response/recovery activities related to emergencies/disasters to maintain service to our TECO Energy customers. Team members are required to work in their normal job duties or other assigned activities. Proper compensation will be made in accordance with the company's rules and procedures.

TECO Energy is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

TECO Energy is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law, except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is unable to perform the essential functions of the position with reasonable accommodations.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities for all individuals, employment decisions at TECO Energy will be based on skills, knowledge, qualifications and abilities.

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Statement

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

ADA policy

It is the policy of TECO Energy to provide reasonable accommodation for all qualified disabled individuals who are employees and applicants for employment, unless it would cause undue hardship. The corporation will adhere to applicable federal and state laws, regulations and guidelines, including, but not limited to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1970s.

Application accommodations

Applicants may request reasonable accommodation in the application process five business days prior to the time accommodation is needed.

Pre-employment physical exams may be required for positions with bona fide job-related physical requirements regardless of disability.