Federal Employee Relations Specialist

Title : Federal Employee Relations Specialist

Location : Remote

We are looking for passionate, experienced Employee Relations Specialists who thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

At GovStrive, we are committed and passionate about helping our federal clients improve their HR organizations' operational effectiveness and customer service, while ensuring compliance with federal regulations. We help them transform their processes, data and systems to make better decisions for their organization and function more efficiently and cost effectively - all while supporting agency missions.

Join a growing team of dedicated professionals that will challenge you to do the best work of your life.

As a member of the Managed Services team the Employee Relations Specialist will apply their knowledge of labor relations law theories, principles, methods, and techniques in partnership with the agency labor-management program.

Responsibilities :

• Participate and provide advisory support in litigation activities identifying potential risks or considerations
• Represent the Agency before various administrative panels (EEOC, MSPB)
• Identify potential legal risks and / or considerations; and suggest mitigation strategies and tactics
• Provide a legal sufficiency analysis of pending performance and disciplinary / adverse action packets. This would require the contractor to have experience with federal employment and specifically : Recent case law interpretation, applicable CFR and USC requrements, and knowledge of collective bargaining unit interpretation and application.
• Assist managers with disciplinary and performance-based actions that are in accordance with Title 5 of the CFR and aligned with FS-specific processes.
• Provide support and guidance to ELR on trends and new practices as it relates to the management of performance and disciplinary situations.
• Guide ELR SMEs to explore ways to enhance current processes specific to this call. This will include : Taking content provided by FS ELR SME's and formatting them in a user-friendly and digital format.
• Assist ELR SME's in designing data dashboards specific to this call.
• Provide updates to senior leadership concerning performance and disciplinary actions
• Provide guidance to ELR and senior management on trends and new practices as it relates to management of performance and disciplinary action.

Required Education and Experience :

Preferred Education and Experience :

GovStrive offers a culture that supports work-life balance and invests in our employees' development and personal growth. GovStrive offers a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, healthcare, matching 401K, flexible hours, and a collaborative work environment.

EEO Statement

GovStrive is an equal-opportunity employer. All aspects of employment including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, will be based on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. GovStrive does not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status.