Labor Relations Specialist – Maritime & Arbitration

Pacific Maritime Association; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) with employer match

Professional development

Auto allowance

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

The Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) seeks a Labor Relations Representative to support administration and interpretation of collective bargaining agreements, handle grievances, arbitration, contract administration, workforce planning, and labor-management collaboration.

Based in downtown Oakland, you will lead monthly labor-management committee meetings, prepare filings and reports, investigate disputes, monitor wages and working conditions, and communicate policy changes to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Labor Relations, Political Science, or related field.
• Five or more years of labor relations experience preferred.
• Maritime industry experience is a plus.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
• Must be able to obtain a valid TWIC card upon hire.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and interpret collective bargaining agreements and provide guidance on contract provisions, labor relations policies, and practices.
• Lead monthly labor-management committee meetings with ILWU representatives and PMA member companies.
• Prepare and distribute time-sensitive communications and coordinate labor relations meetings and events.
• Investigate grievances and disputes and recommend appropriate resolutions.
• Prepare and present employer positions during arbitration proceedings.
• Assist with the investigation of alleged contract violations involving longshore workers and prepare findings and recommendations.
• Compile, analyze, and report labor relations data, including grievances, arbitrations, mediations, and related activities.
• Generate and maintain routine reports from PMA databases.
• Monitor day-to-day administration of contract provisions related to wages, hours, and working conditions.
• Research and provide information on labor legislation, industry trends, labor market conditions, compensation practices, and employee benefits to support collective bargaining and labor relations initiatives.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Relationship building

ILWU-PMA knowledge

Discretion

Analytical skills

Multi-tasking

Microsoft Office

Oracle

Education

Bachelor’s degree

JD preferred

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Oracle

Job description

The Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) seeks a Labor Relations Representative to support administration and interpretation of collective bargaining agreements, handle grievances, arbitration, contract administration, workforce planning, and labor-management collaboration.

Based in downtown Oakland, you will lead monthly labor-management committee meetings, prepare filings and reports, investigate disputes, monitor wages and working conditions, and communicate policy changes to stakeholders.