Labor Relations Specialists

Course Advisor; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Course Advisor is seeking a Labor Relations Specialist in the United States. This role involves resolving disputes between workers and managers, negotiating collective bargaining agreements, and coordinating grievance procedures to handle employee complaints. Candidates should possess skills in active listening, negotiation, and effective communication. Tools used include Microsoft Excel and Oracle PeopleSoft. If you are dedicated to fostering effective labor relations, we encourage you to apply.

Responsibilities

• Resolve disputes between workers and managers.
• Negotiate collective bargaining agreements.
• Coordinate grievance procedures to handle employee complaints.
• Assess the impact of union proposals on operations.
• Prepare reports to communicate employee satisfaction data.
• Mediate discussions to reconcile differences.

Skills

Active Listening

Speaking

Reading Comprehension

Negotiation

Writing

Persuasion

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Office

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Outlook

Oracle PeopleSoft

Job description

What is a Labor Relations Specialist?

Resolve disputes between workers and managers, negotiate collective bargaining agreements, or coordinate grievance procedures to handle employee complaints.

Day in the Life of a Labor Relations Specialist

• Assess the impact of union proposals on company or government operations.
• Research case law or outcomes of previous case hearings.
• Write letters related to labor relations activities, such as letters to amend collective bargaining agreements, letters of dispute or conciliation, or letters to seek clarification of contract terms.
• Prepare reports or presentations to communicate employee satisfaction or related data to management.
• Mediate discussions between employer and employee representatives in an attempt to reconcile differences.
• Develop methods to monitor employee satisfaction with policies or working conditions, including grievance or complaint procedures.

Required Skills

• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Reading Comprehension: Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
• Negotiation: Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
• Writing: Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
• Persuasion: Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.

Other Labor Relations Specialist Job Titles

• Labor Relations Supervisor
• Union Representative
• Labor Relations Specialist
• Conciliator
• Employee Relations Representative

Tools & Technology Used

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Outlook
• Oracle PeopleSoft