Labor Relations Associate

Job description

Job Description In this position, the Labor Relations Associate will perform a wide variety of duties related to employee and labor relations, including contract administration; grievance and arbitration issues; negotiation of settlements and mediation of disputes on disciplinary and contractual matters; and employee relations concerns. Please note: This position is designated as confidential. As such, a confidential employee is not permitted to pay union dues and is not covered by the applicable collective bargaining agreement for purposes of the grievance process. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: In addition to the Minimum Qualification Requirements, candidates must possess the following: - Assist with ensuring appropriate coverage, provide guidance to staff, and ensuring the unit is operating in accordance with labor law, collective bargaining agreements, Office policy, and City policy. - Assist with the coordination of the Office’s disciplinary process which may include but not limited to providing guidance to HR staff/Managers/employees on matters involving performance, behavior, conflict prevention and dispute resolution, progressive discipline, assisting Mana...