Summary:
Our award-winning client is seeking a Labor Affairs Specialist to join their team.As a Labor Affairs Specialist, you'll play a pivotal role in fostering positive relationships with employees and unions, ensuring compliance with labor regulations, and promoting a fair and equitable workplace.
Responsibilities:
- Foster productive relationships with UAW, salaried, and hourly employees. Lead CBA negotiations and processes.
- Create and maintain policies for consistent employee treatment and engagement.
- Engage in problem-solving to improve HD processes. Train management on company and plant policies, including the CBA.
- Investigate and resolve employee issues, manage local labor contracts, and lead grievance review and resolution.
- Provide expert advice on labor and employee relations matters, including grievance and arbitration procedures.
- Analyze turnover and absenteeism data and develop action plans for labor stability.
- Stay updated on employee and labor relations trends and legal changes. Conduct research for contract negotiations and employee relations.
- Partner with regional labor on negotiation strategies aligned with company mission and values. Monitor employment and labor trends and advise management on emerging issues.
- Provide guidance to the local employee relations team on various employee matters.
- Collaborate with regional labor on rightsizing and downsizing actions and validate termination processes.
- Maintain open communication with UAW local representatives.
- Offer advice and assistance regarding statutes, regulations, and contracts.
- Develop and implement strategies to maintain a union-free environment in designated facilities.
- Foster relationships with local government, chambers, and union leaders.
- Collaborate with talent acquisition to minimize labor risk.
- Audit policies and labor contracts for compliance with local laws.
- Promote a positive labor environment and employee engagement.
- Conduct investigations related to transparency lines and ensure proper documentation.
- Administer FMLA and medical leaves in compliance with federal guidelines.
- Verify payroll entries and report discrepancies.
- Maintain and distribute current employee information, policy manuals, and KPI tracking reports.
- Oversee EEO and Affirmative Action programs.
- Manage employee onboarding, related training, hiring, and turnover data.
- Ensure fair treatment of employees in disciplinary hearings.
- Respond to internal customer questions and concerns promptly.
Required Qualifications:
- PHR or SHRM CP Certification preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in HR or related field.
- Minimum 3-5 years of HR experience in a manufacturing setting, or 5-10 years of general HR experience.
- FMLA and Medical Leave Administration experience required.
- Knowledge of state and federal laws required.
- Benefits and payroll knowledge required.
- 3-5 years of HR experience in a unionized manufacturing setting preferred.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.
