What are the responsibilities and job description for the Labor Relations Specialist III position at General Dynamics - Bath Iron Works?
Job Description
- Represent the organization as an advocate in its commitment to consistent and fair labor and employment practices.
- Develop, implement and maintain Collective Bargaining Agreements, MOAs and Settlements.
- Investigate and support investigations conducted by other Departments regarding CBA violations, discipline and other HR-related matters.
- Identify proactive opportunities for increasing awareness, knowledge, training and education of management and employees regarding the correct application of collectively bargained language.
- Support negotiation processes.
- Stay current on arbitration and settlement trends within the applicable internationals and beyond.
- Prepare arbitration cases for litigation and interact with outside counsel.
- Hear and respond to grievances.
- Provide support as needed throughout HR organization on issues related to employment, labor and compliance law.
- Provide LR contract interpretation and administration support for management and workforce on the deck-plates.
Required/Preferred Education/Training
- Training in conflict resolution, labor relations, HR/LR case management, and communications preferred.
Required/Preferred Experience
- 3-5 year work experience in Human Resources or Labor Relations required.
- Strong organizational skills required.
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state regulations pertaining to Labor Law preferred.
- Experience with grievance case management strongly preferred.
- Strong oral and written communication skills required.
- Proven ability to work with all levels of a company.
- Ability to manage and deal with conflict, time management and stressful situations.
- Ability to provide cross-functional support in other Human Resources areas as needed.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and computer-based software.
- Experience in quantitative and statistical analysis and data management.
- Proven ability as a team player and team leader within a company.