What are the responsibilities and job description for the DRY DOCK - LABOR RELATIONS COORDINATOR position at Hawaiian Dredging Construction Company Inc?
We are looking for a Labor Relations Coordinator for our joint venture Dry Dock project located at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam located on Oahu, Hawaii. The Labor Relations Coordinator coordinates and monitors the on-site craft labor relations function.
PRIMARY FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Serve as the primary point of contact for labor unions and employee representatives.
- Administer/interpret terms and conditions of all craft collective bargaining agreements to ensure compliance by union and company personnel.
- Schedule grievance meetings in accordance with contractual timelines, assist with investigating, responding to and resolving grievances, and maintain accurate tracking and logging of grievances.
- Issue written work assignment or determination ensuring all parties understand content and required implementation.
- Plan, recruit and hire union employees in accordance with workforce requirements.
- Conduct pre-employment tasks, onboarding activities, and new hire orientation sessions as required for craft workers.
- Participate in contract negotiations, pre-job conferences.
- Compile various statistical reports, including craft absenteeism, turnover rates, affirmative action evaluations, evaluation of apprentice utilization, etc.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state and local labor laws and regulations.
- Represent company in NLRB, EEOC and unemployment compensation hearings.
- Ensure current rosters are maintained.
- Ensure all site personnel are aware/understand and comply with job work rules.
- Coordinate all site activities, layoffs, shutdown, arrangements, etc. in case of strike.
- Assist with and conduct workplace investigations.
- Perform additional duties per supervisor’s direction.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS USED:
- Working knowledge of collective bargaining, negotiations, grievance administration, craft workforce recruiting, and local trade associations and groups required.
- Excellent verbal/written communication, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
- Familiarity with current trends in employer-employee relations including legislation and new development.
- Knowledge of principles and practices of Human Resource Management and all applicable employment related laws/regulations.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and exercise discretion in handling confidential information.
- Competence in resolving problems and conflicts diplomatically and tactfully.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience.
- 4-5 years construction labor experience or equivalent combinations training & experience required.
BENEFITS:
- Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays
- 401(k) with employer match
- Profit Sharing
- Career development
- Medical & Prescription RX Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Employee Wellness Program
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Health Care Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Employer paid Life Insurance and AD&D Insurance
- Long-term Disability Insurance
- Employee Discounts
Starting Salary: $65,000.00/yr.
Salary : $65,000
