Senior Labor Relations Specialist

Pacific Gas and Electric Company; Fresno (CA); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Gas and Electric Company in California seeks a Senior Labor Relations Specialist to support union-represented workforces, handle grievance procedures, and advise on contract interpretation and disciplinary actions.

Hybrid role with remote and in-person work, occasional travel, and collaboration with multiple functional leaders and the PG&E labor relations team.

Qualifications

• Written and oral communication skills
• Analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to build and maintain working relationships
• Ability to research, compile and analyze data and present findings
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, business administration or related discipline or equivalent work experience

Responsibilities

• Grievance resolution: Consult at first step of grievance procedure with stakeholders
• Coordinate and manage second step of the grievance procedure (Local Investigating Committee) Researching, investigating, and answering grievances
• Negotiate grievance settlements at the LIC step and write Local Investigating Report
• Participate in third step of grievance procedure supporting the Fact Finder for case presentation and discussion
• Lead LIC meetings. Prepare LIC outcome documentation, secures signatures & distributes and communicates results
• Research and makes recommendations to stakeholders on performance management and disciplinary action for represented coworkers
• Contract interpretation: Serve as an expert on complex labor agreements for assigned clients
• Provides input on strategic use of labor agreements with complex issues
• Lead projects on behalf of the department
• Deliver technical training on Labor Relations and the Collective Bargaining Agreements

Skills

Written and oral communication skills

Analytical and organizational skills

Ability to build and maintain working

research, compile and analyze data and

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, business administration or related discipline

MS or MA in Labor Relations, Industrial Relations, or Human Resources PHR/SPHR or SHRM-SCP/CP

Job description

Job Location: Fresno; Alameda; Alta; American Canyon; Angels Camp; Antioch; Auberry; Auburn; Avenal; Avila Beach; Bakersfield; Balch Camp; Bay Point; Bear Valley; Belden; Bellota; Belmont; Benicia; Berkeley; Brentwood; Brisbane; Buellton; Burney; Buttonwillow; Calistoga; Campbell; Canyon Dam; Canyondam; Capitola; Caruthers; Chico; Clearlake; Clovis; Coalinga; Colusa; Concord; Concord; Corcoran; Cotati; Cottonwood; Cupertino; Daly City; Danville; Davis; Dinuba; Downieville; Dublin; Emeryville; Eureka; Fairfield; Folsom; Fort Bragg; Fortuna; Fremont; French Camp; Fulton; Garberville; Geyserville; Gilroy; Goodyear; Grass Valley; Guerneville; Half Moon Bay; Hayward; Hinkley; Hollister; Holt; Huron; Jackson; Kerman; King City; Lakeport; Lemoore; Lincoln; Linden; Livermore; Lodi; Loomis; Los Banos; Lower Lake; Madera; Magalia; Manteca; Manton; Mariposa; Martell; Marysville; Maxwell; Menlo Park; Merced; Meridian; Millbrae; Milpitas; Modesto; Monterey; Montgomery Creek; Morgan Hill; Morro Bay; Moss Landing; Mountain View; Napa; Needles; Newark; Newman; Novato; Oakdale; Oakhurst; Oakland; Oakley; Olema; Orinda; Orland; Oroville; Palo Alto; Palo Cedro; Paradise; Parkwood; Paso Robles; Petaluma; Pioneer; Pismo Beach; Pittsburg; Placerville; Pleasant Hill; Pleasanton; Point Arena; Potter Valley; Quincy; Rancho Cordova; Red Bluff; Redding; Richmond; Ridgecrest; Rio Vista; Rocklin; Roseville; Round Mountain; Sacramento; Salida; Salinas; San Bruno; San Carlos; San Francisco; San Francisco; San Jose; San Luis Obispo; San Mateo; San Rafael; San Ramon; San Ramon; Sanger; Santa Cruz; Santa Maria; Santa Nella; Santa Rosa; Selma; Shaver Lake; Sonoma; Sonora; South San Francisco; Springville; Stockton; Storrie; Taft; Tracy; Turlock; Twain; Ukiah; Vacaville; Vallejo; Walnut Creek; Wasco; Watsonville; West Sacramento; Wheatland; Whitmore; Willits; Willow Creek; Willows; Windsor; Winters; Woodland; Yuba City

Department Overview

The Labor Relations Department provides strategic labor relations support in the areas of negotiations, contract interpretation, grievance administration, performance management consultation, and management of Company/Union relationships. Over 17,000 PG&E employees are represented by three labor unions.

Position Summary

The Senior Labor Relations Specialist is responsible for providing strategic support to multiple Functional Organization leaders regarding their Union represented workforce. You will be responsible for the daily operations of labor administration which includes grievance handling through the third step of the grievance procedure which requires preparation of materials, witnesses, coordination of grievance meetings and preparation of grievance meeting outcome documentation, including writing of grievance reports. You will also provide consultation on contract administration, disciplinary process, and provide consistent, timely and well researched advice. You should have the ability to develop and foster collaborative relationships with Union counterparts. You will support Principal Negotiators during system-wide negotiations, including implementation of agreements. You may provide training to leaders of our represented workforce on a variety of labor topics and processes. You should demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills and be highly proficient in researching, compiling, and analyzing data with the ability to effectively present findings.

This position is hybrid working from your remote office and in-person based on business needs. The assigned PG&E work location will be flexible within PG&E's service territory and will be agreed upon between the hiring leader and successful candidate. This position requires occasional travel to attend in-person meetings at Company and Union facilities throughout PG&E’s service territory as needed.

Job Responsibilities

Grievance resolution:

• Consult at first step of grievance procedure with stakeholders
• Coordinate and manage second step of the grievance procedure (Local Investigating Committee) Responsible for researching, investigating, and answering grievances
• Negotiate grievance settlements at the LIC step and write Local Investigating Report for referral to next step of the grievance procedure
• Participate in third step of grievance procedure supporting the Fact Finder for case presentation and discussion.
• Meet with Supervisors, Business Reps, and/or shop stewards to attempt to resolve grievance issues prior to formal filing.
• Research and respond to grievances filed, including highly complex or sensitive grievances that can have broad implications.
• Schedules and prepare materials, witnesses, and Supervisor for Local Investigating Committee (LIC) meetings.
• Lead LIC meetings. Prepare LIC outcome documentation, secures signatures & distributes and communicate results.
• Participates in Fact Finding when grievances are not settled at LIC.
• Authority to resolve grievances at 2nd step (LIC)
• Uses tools to track and monitor grievance activities and contract admin issues.
• Identify, recommend, and implement grievance process improvements.
• Consults with stakeholders to develop recommendations on level of discipline.
• Provides training on PD System.
• Research and makes recommendations to stakeholders on performance management and disciplinary action for represented coworkers

Contract interpretation:

• Serves as an expert on complex labor agreements for assigned clients, ensure compliance with labor agreements.
• Provides input on strategic use of labor agreements with complex associated issues and factors to achieve key business objectives.
• Has ability to develop knowledge of labor contract provisions and provides timely and accurate advice on contract interpretation to stakeholders

Special Projects:

• Lead projects on behalf of the department
• Delivers technical training on Labor Relations, the Collective Bargaining Agreements, and the Positive Discipline Process
• Responsible for implementation of negotiated ad hoc agreements

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management, business administration or related discipline or equivalent work experience
• 4 years’ experience in Labor Relations/Industrial Relations or related HR work experience
• MS or MA in Labor Relations, Industrial Relations, or Human Resources PHR/SPHR or SHRM-SCP/CP
• Written and oral communication skills
• Analytical and organizational skills
• Ability to build and maintain working relationships
• Ability to research, compile and analyze data and present findings

Compensation

PG&E is providing the full salary/pay range for this position. The actual amount paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, internal equity, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, and geographic location. The range to reasonably expect will be around the minimum and the midpoint of the range. The final decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to the factors above. This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E’s discretionary incentive compensation programs.

A reasonable salary range is:

• Bay Area Minimum: $105,000.00
• Bay Area Maximum: $169,000.00

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Purpose, Virtues and Stands

OurPurposeexplains "why" we exist:

• Delivering for our hometowns
• Serving our planet
• Leading with love

OurVirtuescapture "who" we need to be:

• Trustworthy
• Curious
• Nimble
• Owners

OurStandsare "what" we will achieve together:

• Everyone and everything is always safe
• Catastrophic wildfires shall stop
• It is enjoyable to work with and for PG&E
• Clean and resilient energy for all
• Our work shall create prosperity for all customers and investors

EEO
Pacific Gas and Electric Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that actively pursues and hires aworkforce that reflects the hometowns we serve. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, religion, physical or mental disability status, medical condition, protected veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information or any other factor that is not related to the job.

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