Employee/Labor Relations Consultant Senior Job in Honolulu, Hawaii US
Employee/Labor Relations Consultant Senior
Under general supervision, consults with management to provide expertise and guidance in facilitation, planning and execution and strategy development of employee relations, labor relations and equal employment opportunity (eeo)/affirmative action (aa) related matters. Works collaboratively with other areas of human resources to ensure consistent application/interpretation of employee relations, labor relations, and eeo/aa policies, practices, contracts and strategies; serves as a resource on applicable state and federal laws, regulatory requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and organizational policies, principles, practices and methodologies and ensures human resources practices are in compliance with such. Interprets and administers all aspects of collective bargaining agreements, including negotiations and grievances, works closely with collective bargaining leaders to coordinate and implement bargaining agreement actions. Conducts investigations of grievances, disputes, and employee complaints/concerns; designs, develops, and conducts internal audits; provides advice and guidance on effective management practices related to workforce relations and change management. Provides training to management negotiation teams; provides input to bargaining strategies and proposals. Develops and delivers individual and/or group training presentations on variety of employee relations, labor relations and eeo/aa topics. Facilitates resolution of labor grievances, disputes, and employee complaints/concerns; investigates and coordinates arbitrations, mediations and litigations. Conducts and/or oversees complex formal investigations, compliance reviews and external audits; acts as liaison between region, program offices, and state and federal agencies. Develops, implements, monitors and coordinates employee relations, labor relations, eeo/aa and human resources compliance programs and procedures. Facilitates meetings/committees and leads projects, as needed; develops and coordinates training of management negotiation teams; develops bargaining strategies and proposals. Serves as lead resource and mentor to employee/labor relations staff in areas of orientation and training, technical knowledge and skills development, and issue/problem resolution. Essential Functions: - Consults with management to provide expertise and guidance in strategy development as well as facilitation, planning and execution of employee relations, labor relations and equal employment opportunity/affirmative action related matters - Works collaboratively with other areas of human resources to ensure consistent application/interpretation of employee relations, labor relations, and eeo/aa policies, practices, contracts and strategies - Serves as a resource on applicable state and federal laws, regulatory requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and organizational policies, principles, practices and methodologies and ensures human resources practices are in compliance with such - Investigates grievances, disputes, and employee complaints/concerns; determines substance of concerns or allegations; documents and reports findings. facilitates resolution of labor grievances, disputes, and employee complaints/concerns; investigates and coordinates arbitrations, mediations and litigations; documents and reports findings and end results - Additional essential functions as listed in the complete job description Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: - Four years progressive professional human resources experience, with emphasis on employee relations, labor relations, collective bargaining, EEO, alternative dispute resolution and/or human resources compliance - Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with emphasis in human resources, labor relations, or related field - Working knowledge of relevant employment and labor laws and regulations - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill conflict resolution, decision making, influence, interpersonal relations, oral communication, problem solving, results orientation, systems thinking, written communication, self-motivated, initiative, detail-oriented, multi-tasking, prioritize, group presentations, group process facilitation, and project management - Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in word processing, spreadsheet, and database PC applications - Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone - Reading, writing, speaking and understanding English - Training/giving and receiving instructions - Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g. organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration and alertness Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in collective bargaining agreement administration, including negotiation, arbitration, mediation and grievance - Two years management experience or two years leadership experience obtained through high level consultative, program administration and/or project management/facilitation accountabilities - Related experience in healthcare industry - Master's degree in Business Administration, with emphasis in human resources, labor relations, or related field