Employee And Labor Relations Advisor

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Employee and Labor Relations Advisor
The candidate serves as expert advisor to management, legal staff and other personnel on union and employee relations matters. Advises and assists management regarding employee grievance negotiations and union contract administration. Provides hands on technical assistance including the preparation of notices of proposed adverse actions (including performance-based actions) and decisions; and develops and leads briefings and training sessions for various management groups. Conducts formal and informal hearings that accord appropriate due process, arising under laws and regulations. Assists in the development of Unfair Labor Practice cases; develops and presents other kinds of cases before third parties. Reviews contract proposals in light of laws, federal regulations, and the firm's County School policies. Coordinates and participates in management activities to formulate proposals and bargaining strategy. Identifies the need for and leads comprehensive studies to design and plan a future labor relations strategic program that is responsive to dynamic changes in the department's mission and business practices. Plans, develops, evaluates and recommends personnel and procedures concerning adverse actions, performance-based actions, grievances and appeals. Determines the appropriateness of the department's policies and interpretations. Prepares written policies, opinions and handbooks, which confirm to statutory and/or regulatory requirements and precedent case laws. Researches and prepares presentations concerning wage and benefit practices and trends; attends and participates in negotiations with employee organizations; and acts as management representative in contracts with union officials on matters pertaining to the administration and interpretation of contract and arbitration awards. Disseminates information to departmental officials regarding changes in personnel practices and procedures as a result of negotiation or arbitration. Advises departmental officials on courses of action concerning disciplinary cases and other matters which affect the wages, hours and terms and conditions of employment as covered by the contract. Develops proposals for the application of Department-wide standards and procedures in disciplinary matters; and reviews and advises departmental officials on legislative proposals affecting labor relations. Reviews existing management personnel policies, practices and processes to ensure consistency with union agreements and decisions. Develops program budgets and prepares reports and correspondence. Makes personal presentations relative to program issues as necessary. Keeps abreast of current trends and developments in the labor management field through review of literature, periodicals and administrative and judicial decisions. Performs other duties as assigned. Bachelor's Degree required (Master's Degree is preferred) from an accredited college or university, with a major in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field; Law degree is a plus, or 5+ years of progressively equivalent experience in a related field. Must have 5+ years professional level Human Resources experience, 4+ years specializing in employee and labor relations in a large unionized environment, with strong Labor Relations background.

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