DutiesThe Human Resources Division is seeking a Senior Labor Relations Analyst. Duties include but are not limited to:
• Managing Grievance database, tracking employee grievances, identifying trends, and preparing related reports.
• Executing data analysis by using the Grievance Database, HR/CMS, and the Warehouse for collective bargaining support and other various labor relations needs on items such as bargaining unit workforce information, wages, benefits, disciplinary actions, grievances, and other labor-related trends.
• Participating in collective bargaining negotiations by gathering information, preparing reports, recommending bargaining strategies, drafting collective bargaining proposals, and attending negotiation sessions as a member of the management bargaining committee.
• Performing research and developing reports/policies/proposals on special projects concerning a wide range of employment issues including Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies with particular attention to transparency, employee privacy, fairness, accountability, and public trust.
• Gathering information from various sources for responses to 150E information requests from unions.
• Serving as Hearing Officer by conducting conferences for grievances filed by labor unions representing state employees; interpreting collective bargaining agreements and analyzing relevant facts to recommend disposition of grievances; writing Step III decisions and settlement agreements.
• Meeting and conferring with representatives of management and labor to resolve employee disputes.
• Converting Unit documents for on-line Accessibility in compliance with Governor's Executive Order.
• Acting as liaison between agencies and unions in coordinating approval/denial of union leave requests.
• Assist the Manager of Coordinated Bargaining.
Preferred Qualifications- Previous labor relations/human resources experience a plus
- Demonstrated excellence in communication skills, both written and oral; excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent listening skills
- Ability to comprehend and interpret written regulations and apply them to specific situations
- Ability to draw relevant facts from conflicting oral and written presentations
- Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Facility with PC-based word-processing, spreadsheet and database software
• Performing any and all other functions as directed by Unit Supervisor/Manager.
Qualifications:First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. MINIMUM ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have at least (A) four years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional, administrative or managerial experience in business administration, business management or public administration the major duties of which involved program management, program administration, program coordination, program planning and/or program analysis, and (B) of which at least one year must have been in a supervisory capacity, or (C) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the substitutions below. Substitutions: I. A Bachelor's degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the required (A) experience.* II. A Graduate degree with a major in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of three years of the required (A) experience.* III. A Bachelor's or higher degree with a major other than in business administration, business management or public administration may be substituted for a maximum of one year of the required (A) experience.* *Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements actually completed. NOTE: No substitutions will be permitted for the required (B) experience.
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