Labor Relations Specialist

Our client is a leading professional services firm that specializes in real estate and investment management. Our client shapes the future of real estate for a better world by using the most advanced technology to create rewarding opportunities, amazing spaces, and sustainable real estate solutions for our clients, our people, and our communities. Our client is a Fortune 500 company with annual revenue of $18.0 billion, operations in over 80 countries, and a global workforce of more than 93,000 as of December 31, 2019.

We are seeking a Labor Relations Specialist on a contract basis to help support our Customer's ongoing business needs. This role is 100% remote.

The Labor Relations Specialist responsibilities include providing guidance on labor relations issues, performing duties relating to union negotiations, contract administration, grievances, disciplinary actions, and other labor and employee relations matters. This position reports directly to the Director of Labor Relations


Responsibilities:

• Prepares for, conducts, or advises on Collective Bargaining Agreement negotiations.
• Drafts or assists in drafting CBAs and MOUs.
• Provides counsel and guidance to managers and HR Business Partners on various labor relations matters, including administration of collective bargaining agreements, employee discipline, and grievance procedures, collaborating with legal when necessary.
• Drafts settlement agreements, disciplinary warnings, and grievance responses.
• Investigates labor relations issues and assists with the coordination of appropriate responses to satisfactory resolution; may serve as a representative at hearings, grievances, and meetings regarding labor relations matters.
• Investigates alleged violations of Policy, including Title VII.
• May assist with new business transitions, union elections and petition
• Assists with analyzing case trends to recommend LR and business strategies, addressing systemic issues through proactive coaching and training.
• Managers labor relations projects as assigned by the Director.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree required, with a concentration in Labor Relations, Employee Relations, Human Resource Administration, or similar field preferred. JD welcome.
• At least (3) three years of professional experience in Labor and Employee Relations
• Must possess familiarity with employment laws and the ability to assess evidence and arrive at a fair conclusion in accordance with policies, work rules, and applicable laws.
• Knowledge of the concepts of collective bargaining and the grievance process.
• Prior experience leading or assisting with CBA negotiations.
• Ability to read and consider/apply terms of a client’s Master Service Agreement.
• Must be able to work well with employees at all levels of the organization, including internal and external customers.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to work well within a diverse environment with the ability to handle all situations with diplomacy, tact, and confidentiality.
• Must possess the ability to prioritize work and to respond to stakeholders in a timely and courteous manner.
• Must possess the ability to be self-directed and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Previous experience working with an hourly union employee population is required.
• Must be familiar/experienced with matter management systems, as well as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Access

We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Please Note: In order to create a safe, productive work environment, our client is requiring all contractors who plan to be onsite to be fully vaccinated according to the CDC guidelines. Prior to coming into our offices, contractors will be required to attest that they are fully vaccinated.

Perks are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements)
Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life (including spouse & child), 401k, STD/LTD, AD&D, and Commuter Benefits program.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.