Labor Relations Assistant

Michels; Town of Lomira (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Health Savings Account

Short/Long-Term Disability Insurance

401(k) plan

Legal Plan

Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan

Training investment per employee

Job summary

Michels Corporation is seeking a Labor Relations Analyst to interpret labor contracts, manage apprenticeship tracking, and support the labor department with accurate data entry and documentation. This role emphasizes confidentiality, detail orientation, and professional communication as core requirements.

Qualified candidates have strong MS Office skills, organizational abilities, and a background in labor relations; union experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a related field is a plus.
• Direct experience with Unions is desired.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with project management tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide broad administrative support to the labor department.
• Assist with basic labor contract interpretation, including scopes of work and pay rates.
• Assist with apprenticeship tracking and processing.
• Perform transactional data entry into systems with a high degree of accuracy. Scan, organize, and file labor-related documents.
• Maintain various internal databases, assist with correspondence.
• Verify and manage documentation for various labor-related processes.
• Answer, screen, and forward incoming phone calls, while providing basic information when needed. Take and deliver accurate messages.
• Write, proofread and distribute/mail correspondence, reports, and letters as requested.
• Assist management with development and assembly of presentation materials.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written and oral communication

Time management

Multitasking

Problem-solving

Discretion

Customer service mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in a related field (plus)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Improving America’s infrastructure isn’t for the weak. It takes grit, determination, and hard work to execute high impact projects. Michels Corporation engages 8,000 people and 18,000 pieces of heavy equipment in our insatiable drive to be the best. Our work improves lives.

A Labor Relations Analyst is responsible for interpreting and analyzing labor contracts for wage and benefits issues, scope of work, geographical jurisdiction, and other terms and conditions, in addition to administrating apprentices’ certification and progressions. Critical for success are the abilities to produce highly accurate work in a timely manner, maintain strong attention to detail, and maintain a high level of confidentiality. Communication skills, both oral and written, self-motivation, a strong customer focus are musts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide broad administrative support to the labor department.
• Assist with basic labor contract interpretation, including scopes of work and pay rates.
• Assist with apprenticeship tracking and processing.
• Perform transactional data entry into systems with a high degree of accuracy. Scan, organize, and file labor-related documents.
• Maintain various internal databases, assist with correspondence.
• Verify and manage documentation for various labor-related processes.
• Answer, screen, and forward incoming phone calls, while providing basic information when needed. Take and deliver accurate messages.
• Write, proofread and distribute/mail correspondence, reports, and letters as requested.
• Assist management with development and assembly of presentation materials.
• Other duties as assigned.
• We are consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News-Record’s Top 400 Contractors
• Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality
• We are family owned and operated
• We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
• We reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities
• We believe it is everyone’s responsibility to promote safety, regardless of job titles.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits program, including Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan. Depending on your positions and location you may participate in a different benefit plan.

Why you?

• You thrive in fast-paced environments under tight deadlines
• You are organized and professional
• You relish new challenges and evolving technology
• You enjoy collaborating and communicating with your teammates
• You deliver exemplary customer service through interactions with others

What it takes:

• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and familiarity with project management tools is a plus.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize workloads in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to tackling challenges.
• A high level of professionalism and discretion in handling confidential information.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in a related field is a plus.
• Direct experience with Unions. (Desired)

As set forth in Michels Corporation’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.