Labor Relations Specialist II

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Job Location (Full Address):

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Department:

100922 Labor Relations

Work Shift:

UR - Day (United States of America)

Range:

UR URG 110

Compensation Range:

$60,431.00 - $84,603.00

Responsibilities:

GENERAL PURPOSE
Provides leadership, direction, and counsel to Human Resources Staff, particularly in the areas of policy, procedures, program and labor contract interpretation, complaint and grievance handling, corrective discipline, dispute resolution and union recruitment. Devises methods for gathering information, analyzing and interpreting data. Prepares reports and makes recommendations which may have broad Human Resources implications. Trains, monitors and coordinates work of lower level staff.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Conducts formal grievance investigations and hearings and writes third step grievance responses with Manager's review.
• Advises Supervisors and department heads in the proper administration of corrective discipline and first and second step grievance responses.
• Investigates and compiles background for arbitration preparation, including relevant facts and ensuring consistent standards which preclude arbitrary or capricious discipline.
• Assists with negotiations of collective bargaining agreements, including compiling and analyzing data, drafting proposals, and preparing negotiation notes and summaries.
• Assists in developing procedures for implementing negotiated changes in agreements.
• Assists staff in the consistent interpretation and application of Human Resources policies, procedures, regulations and programs.
• Advises Supervisors in the consistent interpretation and application of contract provisions.
• Maintains regular contact with staff to ensure awareness of the nature of employee and labor relations work.
• Communicates labor relations requirements to appropriate divisions of the Human Resources department.
• Encourages and assists in the use of positive means of resolving Supervisors' and employees' concerns, problems, and formal grievances for both represented and non-represented employees.
• Trains, monitors, coordinates work of and counsels lower-level HR staff.
• Recognizes need for, and encourages participation in, established training programs, including staff development, contract administration, grievance handling and discipline and effective employee relations.
• Participates in development programs and other activities to maintain current awareness of employee and labor relations and Human Resource law issues.
• As assigned, participates in other related Human Resources projects and programs.
• Recommends process improvements based on analysis and systems capabilities.
• Maintains records and conducts correspondence with a variety of agencies and officials that provide a source of information.
• Prepares reports and recommendations based upon analysis of information gathered.

Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree and 3 years of relevant experience required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience

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