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Employee and Labor Relations Officer

Employee and Labor Relations Officer

Long Beach TransitLong Beach, CA, US
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Employee And Labor Relations Officer

Long Beach Transit (LBT) is dedicated to connecting communities and moving peoplemaking everyday life better. Our vision is to be a leading provider of transportation options delivering innovative and high-performing services within a multi-modal network that transforms the social, environmental and economic well-being of the diverse communities we serve.

As an organization we focus our employees on our vision to :

  • Consider the customer first in decision making by being of service to others
  • Operate with Integrity-especially when no one is watching
  • Be open to new ideas and Continuous Improvement seek ways to improve current processes
  • Be Proactive - take personal ownership especially when things go wrong.
  • Cultivate the Potential of each and every employee we must strengthen LBT through development and training

The Employee and Labor Relations Officer recommends the strategic planning, organizing, and evaluation of all areas of labor and employee relations for represented and non-represented employees in conjunction with labor and employee laws and Long Beach Transit's (LBT's) strategic priorities, values, and corporate objectives. Oversees the grievance process and procedures, arbitration proceedings, and actively participates in contract negotiations on LBT's negotiating team.

Responsibilities

  • Recommends the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and programs to maintain satisfactory relations between management and labor that ensures uniform and equitable application.
  • Supports LBT's chief negotiator for labor negotiations; recommends negotiation strategies; presents and clarifies negotiation issues with the Executive Director / VP of Organizational Development and Administration.
  • Reviews proofreads, documents, including collective bargaining agreements (CBA) employee relations-related forms, and reports for accuracy and completeness.
  • Supports LBT's managers in administering the CBA. Interprets and advises management on employee and labor relations matters to ensure consistent policy and contract interpretation. Attends step hearings for grievances.
  • Oversees phases of labor arbitration, including preparation of evidence. Provides leadership and recommendations to staff and / or management for conflict resolution activities including arbitration, and other forms of alternative dispute resolution for grievances.
  • Ensures that labor / management meetings occur as directed and maintains information, agendas, and other related materials.
  • Oversees compliance reviews for labor and employee relations as well as develops strategies to resolve issues.
  • Researches and prepares attorney-client privileged information and reports related to claims to such agencies as Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH), Public Employee Relations Board (PERB).
  • Coordinates with legal counsel on arbitrations, employment law matters, and related litigation.
  • Presents complex analyses, reports, trends, activities as well as labor law changes and / or interpretations to LBT's executive leadership team.
  • Analyze situations, identify problems, and recommend solutions and strategies. Anticipate long-range effects and financial implications of current and projected policies and procedures.
  • Develop metrics and implement a plan that tracks positive relations strategies and criteria.
  • Other duties as assigned
  • Qualifications

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The following requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Attributes and Skillsets :

  • All aspects of labor law as it applies to union and non-union environments, and a thorough understanding of collective bargaining, labor contract administration, as well as CBAs, and their impact on non-union employees and long-term business plans.
  • Principles and practices of employee relations and labor relations.
  • Leadership skills to lead, consult, coach, influence, inspire, and motivate personnel.
  • Goal setting, strategic planning, program and budget, policies and procedure development and implementation.
  • Labor, economic and operating trends and developments in labor and employee relations.
  • Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, and labor / management agreements.
  • Research, organize information, and provide analyses.
  • Resolve complex labor relations problems and issues.
  • Education and / or Experience :

  • Bachelor's degree in business, Human Resources, Labor, Employee or Industrial Relations, or similar field.
  • Three to five years of progressively responsible labor relations experience required.
  • Four years of which involves resolving grievances and actively serving on an organization's negotiating team preferred.
  • Professional certification in an applicable field and / or licensure(s) is desirable.
  • Experience in the public sector is preferable.
  • Qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year- for-year basis.
  • Salary Range : $112,934-$155,919 per year (Depending on Experience)

    Compensation packages are determined based on a variety of factors specific to each candidate, including geographic location, skillset, the mix of relevant education, certifications, experience level, and performance. At Long Beach Transit, compensation decisions are made considering the unique requirements and circumstances of each position.

    Apply online at www.ridelbt.com / careers. Online applications must include past work history and be fully completed to be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a complete online application.

    Upon request, a driving record printout is required with application (must be current within the 30 days of the printout).

    Candidate must be eligible to work in the United States. Long Beach Transit does not sponsor H-1B or other related work visas.

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    Successful candidate must pass agency physical, drug and alcohol examinations.

    Long Beach Transit, 1963 E. Anaheim St., Long Beach, CA 90813

    This job description is not intended to be a complete listing of all the job duties required of this position, but to provide information on the general scope of the position.

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