Labor Relations Specialist

1 month ago


Lafayette, Louisiana, United States New Orleans Regional Transit Authority Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Labor Relations Specialist to join our team at the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing support duties of equal opportunity programs and labor relations policies, including experience and solid knowledge of labor relation contracts, EEOC law, racial equity and social justice to support the department's workforce needs.

Key Responsibilities
  • Interprets collective bargaining agreement provisions, rules, and regulations; counsel management on labor relations issues; provides recommendations, alternative solutions and/or specific actions.
  • Leads the coordination of negotiations; prepares schedule; conducts studies and performs research on positions and issues; evaluates alternatives and recommends solutions; prepares contract language and participates in negotiations.
  • Supports client departments in contract compliance.
  • Tracks grievances and discipline preparations.
  • Responsible for grievances, disputes, and disciplinary actions; confers with employees and labor representatives; research facts and past practices; makes recommendations and assists with resolution.
  • Assist with arbitration proceedings; researches and determines facts; confers with legal staff; brief witnesses for hearings; prepares formal documentation; implements resolutions.
  • Conducts investigations regarding employee relations, discrimination, and other employment related matters.
  • Reviews and disseminates collective bargaining agreements; revises policies and procedures based on negotiations; document changes and maintain records.
  • Assists in the training management and supervisory personnel on new contract agreements, changes to policies and procedures and proper documentation techniques.
  • Evaluates trends, practices, and patterns in labor relations; analyzes data; prepares reports and documentation; recommends modifications to programs, policies, and procedures; maintains accurate information, documentation, and records.
  • Compiles and validates bargaining unit title certifications and negotiated changes in pay rates for implementation to RTA's pay system. Incorporates changes to contract appendices.
  • Prepares and presents testimony at interest arbitrations and staffs collective bargaining sessions, responding to inquiries regarding costing and other data compiled in support of RTA's position.
  • Interprets labor contract provisions in response to operating department requests, using related negotiation history and agency practices to resolve discrepancies in application.
  • Reviews and evaluates grievance investigations and advises management and Labor Negotiators of status.
  • Designs and conducts surveys of other jurisdictions to obtain data on wages, benefits, working conditions, employment practices and related issues.
  • Monitors contract compliance regarding labor issues and goals.
  • Conducts field reviews and site visits.
  • Conducts studies and prepares oral and written reports of findings.
  • Responds to public inquiries regarding RTA programs and opportunities.
  • Maintains data in support of events and programs.
  • Prepares reports and presents information to other departments.
  • Provides support and advice to external parties regarding RTA programs.
  • Responds to and resolves employee inquiries in a courteous manner; provides information within the area of assignment.
  • Performs a variety of special projects relative to assigned responsibilities.
  • Attends and participates in professional group meetings; stays abreast of new trends, legislation, and innovations in the field of labor relations.
  • Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of RTA are carried out.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources, Labor Relations, or a related field.
  • Two (2) years of relevant transit/transportation experience performing work in labor relations, civil rights compliance or other related program.
  • A valid Louisiana License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
  • Must submit to criminal background check, the results of which must meet hiring criteria for the role.


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