What are the responsibilities and job description for the Labor and Employee Relations Specialist position at Philadelphia Housing Authority?
Reporting to the Manager, Labor and Employee Relations, the Labor and Employee Relations Specialist assists in administering and interpreting policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements and administers workers compensation and leave of absence programs.
Essential Functions
- Interprets union contracts
- Ensures compliance with organizational policies
- Processes Workers’ Compensation claims, serves as liaison for activities with internal and external partners relative to workers’ compensation.
- Administers leaves of absence programs in accordance with applicable laws and organizational policies
- Coordinates labor and employee relations complaints and investigations, critically analyzes facts and clearly articulates findings and outcomes
- Administers the Philadelphia Housing Authority's (PHA’s) disciplinary process. Prepares and assists management in the application of appropriate discipline based on organizational policies
- Schedules and attends grievance meetings, as well as union and non-union formal complaint proceedings
- Performs other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or a directly related field and a minimum of three years of labor relations and benefits administration experience. An advanced degree in Human Resources is preferred. Human Resources certification is preferred.
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Licenses Required
Possession of a valid Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Driver's License is required.
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Work is typically performed in a standard office environment, but will require limited travel to various sites throughout the City of Philadelphia.
