What are the responsibilities and job description for the Labor & Employee Relations Representative position at United States Steel Corporation?
United States Steel Corporation is actively seeking a Labor Relations/Human Resources Representative. Labor Relations/Human Resources are key functions within our Employee Relations organization. The position is responsible for administering the labor agreement, counseling managers, and resolving complaints and grievances with union officials. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and maintaining productive business relationships with management and local union leadership.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Interpret the Basic Labor Agreement (BLA) and formulate local strategic positions
- Administer the grievance procedure: investigate, hold meetings with Union officials, draft and maintain records
- Research, analysis, and appropriate application of arbitration precedent
- Negotiate settlements as appropriate
- Enforce corporate policies and rules
- Ensure proper use of progressive discipline for Union represented employees
- Ensure compliance with contracting out provisions
- Prepare and present cases for arbitration
- Act as primary on-site official contact/resource for all outside legal and litigation issues
- Respond to local and state charges as required.
- Respond to outside agency complaints/charges (e.g. EEOC, NLRB, Federal and State Agencies
- Unemployment compensation claims
- Conduct investigations and prepare detailed responses
- Ensure compliance with all federal and state laws and regulatory agencies (OFCCP, EEOC)
- Counsel and train management on their rights and obligations
- Incentive administration, maintenance, and auditing
- Interacts with HR support functions for transaction-based activities (ie: Oracle transactions, payroll transactions, government reporting, information requests, etc.)
- Labor and Overtime Control
- Facilitating LR presentations at New Employee Orientation
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations or a closely related field.
- Juris Doctorate Degree is preferred
- At least three (3) years of experience in Labor Relations, including employee-facing responsibilities.
- Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills necessary to handle sensitive issues tactfully and with absolute confidentiality.
- Excellent communication skills – written, verbal and presentation, necessary to work effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work in both individual and team settings.
- Excellent analytical skills, particularly using Excel, necessary to analyze data, identify trends and draw reasonable conclusions.
- Willingness to meet aggressive deadlines
- The base salary of $70,000 to $104,000 is a good faith estimate. Based on candidate skills/experience the final offer may be lower/higher.
Salary : $70,000 - $104,000
