Our award-winning client is seeking a Labor Affairs Specialist to join their team.As a Labor Affairs Specialist, you'll play a pivotal role in fostering positive relationships with employees and unions, ensuring compliance with labor regulations, and promoting a fair and equitable workplace.
Responsibilities:
Foster productive relationships with UAW, salaried, and hourly employees. Lead CBA negotiations and processes.
Create and maintain policies for consistent employee treatment and engagement.
Engage in problem-solving to improve HD processes. Train management on company and plant policies, including the CBA.
Investigate and resolve employee issues, manage local labor contracts, and lead grievance review and resolution.
Provide expert advice on labor and employee relations matters, including grievance and arbitration procedures.
Analyze turnover and absenteeism data and develop action plans for labor stability.
Stay updated on employee and labor relations trends and legal changes. Conduct research for contract negotiations and employee relations.
Partner with regional labor on negotiation strategies aligned with company mission and values. Monitor employment and labor trends and advise management on emerging issues.
Provide guidance to the local employee relations team on various employee matters.
Collaborate with regional labor on rightsizing and downsizing actions and validate termination processes.
Maintain open communication with UAW local representatives.
Offer advice and assistance regarding statutes, regulations, and contracts.
Develop and implement strategies to maintain a union-free environment in designated facilities.
Foster relationships with local government, chambers, and union leaders.
Collaborate with talent acquisition to minimize labor risk.
Audit policies and labor contracts for compliance with local laws.
Promote a positive labor environment and employee engagement.
Conduct investigations related to transparency lines and ensure proper documentation.
Administer FMLA and medical leaves in compliance with federal guidelines.
Verify payroll entries and report discrepancies.
Maintain and distribute current employee information, policy manuals, and KPI tracking reports.
Oversee EEO and Affirmative Action programs.
Manage employee onboarding, related training, hiring, and turnover data.
Ensure fair treatment of employees in disciplinary hearings.
Respond to internal customer questions and concerns promptly.
Required Qualifications:
PHR or SHRM CP Certification preferred.
Bachelor's degree in HR or related field.
Minimum 3-5 years of HR experience in a manufacturing setting, or 5-10 years of general HR experience.
FMLA and Medical Leave Administration experience required.
Knowledge of state and federal laws required.
Benefits and payroll knowledge required.
3-5 years of HR experience in a unionized manufacturing setting preferred.
What We Offer:
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Opportunities for professional development and advancement.