Labor Relations Specialists

What Does a Labor Relations Specialists Do?

Resolve disputes between workers and managers, negotiate collective bargaining agreements, or coordinate grievance procedures to handle employee complaints.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• 1Negotiate collective bargaining agreements.
• 2Investigate and evaluate union complaints or arguments to determine viability.
• 3Propose resolutions for collective bargaining or other labor or contract negotiations.
• 4Draft contract proposals or counter-proposals for collective bargaining or other labor negotiations.
• 5Interpret contractual agreements for employers and employees engaged in collective bargaining or other labor relations processes.
• 6Prepare evidence for disciplinary hearings, including preparing witnesses to testify.
• 7Mediate discussions between employer and employee representatives in attempt to reconcile differences.
• 8Review employer practices or employee data to ensure compliance with contracts on matters such as wages, hours, or conditions of employment.

Required Skills

• Active Listening
• Speaking
• Reading Comprehension
• Writing
• Critical Thinking
• Active Learning
• Internet Grievance System IGS
• Kubernetes
• LaborSoft LaborForce Arbitration/Appeals Manager module
• LaborSoft LaborForce Discipline Manager module
• LaborSoft LaborForce EEO Claims Manager module
• LaborSoft LaborForce Grievance Manager module
• LaborSoft LaborForce Incident Tracking module
• LaborSoft LaborForce Personnel Manager module
• LaborSoft LaborForce Reporting/Dashboard Manager module
• Micropact entellitrak Labor Relations Edition

Labor Relations Specialists Salary