Job Title: Labor Relations Representative 3
Location(s): San Francisco, CA
(Hybrid: 4 days onsite)
Required Experience:- Strong hands-on employee relations experience in a unionized environment.
- Experience writing disciplinary and corrective action documentation.
- Coaching and counseling managers on employee relations matters.
- Managing high-volume ER cases with legally defensible documentation.
- Direct experience interpreting and applying collective bargaining agreements (CBAs).
- Experience handling grievances and union-related disputes.
- Exposure to labor negotiations or bargaining support activities.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to advise mid- and senior-level leadership.
- Execution-oriented approach with willingness to handle day-to-day labor relations work directly.
Preferred Experience:- Public sector experience.
- Higher education or academic environment experience.
Key Responsibilities:- Maintain positive labor-management relations.
- Interpret and ensure compliance with labor contracts and policies.
- Handle grievances, complaints, and disciplinary matters.
- Participate in labor negotiations and bargaining activities.
- Conduct supervisory and labor relations training.
- Advise managers and leadership on employee and labor relations issues.
- Reduce risk related to grievances, unfair labor practice charges, discrimination claims, and employment litigation.
Required Knowledge and Skills:- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
- Knowledge of labor and employment law.
- Understanding of labor negotiations and bargaining strategies.
- Ability to advocate effectively in dispute resolution forums.
- Experience handling difficult or sensitive workplace situations.
- Strong understanding of organizational policies and procedures.
Education Requirements:- Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least 4 years of relevant experience.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Additional Note:- Candidates who appear overqualified may be considered for a higher-level Labor Relations Representative 4 opening.
Work Schedule:- Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-5:00 PM.
