What are the responsibilities and job description for the OAHU-UNION COORDINATOR position at Hawaiian Dredging Construction Company Inc?
The Union Coordinator coordinates and monitors the on-site craft labor relations function.
Primary Functions & Responsibilities:
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.
Participate in contract negotiations, pre-job conferences.
Compile various statistical reports, including craft absenteeism, turnover rates, affirmative action evaluations, evaluation of apprentice utilization, etc.
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 supervisors 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.
Required:
Bachelors degree in related field.
4-5 years construction labor experience or equivalent combinations training & experience required.
Starting Salary: $55,000/year
Salary : $55,000
