Labor Relations Specialist

Jobtailor; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Delaware seeks a Contract Administration and Labor Relations professional to support interpretation of the collective bargaining agreement, monitor compliance, and assist in grievances and arbitrations.

The role emphasizes partnership with union representatives, data-driven labor relations analysis, and preparation for bargaining negotiations, audits, and reporting to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in HR, Industrial Psychology, Business Administration or related field.
• 3 years of labor relations experience.

Responsibilities

• Contract administration and collective bargaining agreement interpretation.
• Maintain accurate records of contract provisions and related documents.
• Monitor contract compliance and investigate grievances.
• Assist in grievance investigations and resolution.
• Prepare documentation and reports for grievances and arbitrations.
• Support Labor Relations Manager and Director in issue resolution.
• Participate in bargaining negotiations and labor-management meetings.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local labor laws.
• Analyze labor relations data and prepare key indicators.
• Build relationships with union representatives and employees.

Skills

Contract Administration

Collective Bargaining Interpretation

Labor Relations Experience

Grievance Resolution

Compliance with Labor Laws

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in HR

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Psychology

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

Tools

Data Analysis

Documentation Preparation

Arbitration Preparation

Investigation Assistance

Job description

• Contract Administration
• Assist in the implementation and interpretation of the of the collective bargaining agreement.
• Maintain accurate records of contract provisions and related documents
• Provide guidance on the interpretation of the collective bargaining agreement
• Monitor contract compliance
• Assist in the investigation and resolution of employee grievances
• Gather and analyze information and documentation before making recommendations
• Prepare documentation and reports for grievances
• Assist in preparing for arbitrations.
• Provide support to Labor Relations Manager and Director of Employee Relations in resolving issues
• Participate in bargaining negotiations
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state and local labor laws and regulations
• Stay informed of changes in labor laws and best practices.
• Assist in conducting audits and investigations as needed
• Build and maintain positive relationships with the union representatives, leaders and caregivers.
• Facilitate communication on behalf of the system and the union.
• Assist with organizing and conducting Labor-Management meetings and training sessions
• Analyze labor relations data and metrics
• Prepare key labor relations indicators

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Human Resources, Industrial Psychology, Business Administration or related field required.
• 3 years of labor relations experience

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in contract administration, collective bargaining agreement interpretation, and labor relations compliance. Proficient in analyzing labor relations data and maintaining positive relationships with union representatives and employees.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Contract Administration
• Collective Bargaining Agreement Interpretation
• Labor Relations Experience
• Compliance with Labor Laws
• Grievance Resolution

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Contract Compliance Monitoring
• Data Analysis
• Documentation Preparation
• Arbitration Preparation
• Investigation Assistance

Soft Skills

• Communication Facilitation
• Relationship Building
• Guidance Provision

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources
• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Psychology
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

Industry Keywords

• Labor Relations
• Employee Grievances
• Labor-Management Meetings
• Federal Labor Laws
• State Labor Laws
• Local Labor Laws