Supervisory Human Resources Specialist Employee/Labor Relations- St Louis

Summary Now hiring: The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) Central Office - located at the Jefferson Barracks VA Medical Center in St. Louis - MO - is currently recruiting for the Supervisory Human Resources Specialist - Employee/ Labor Relations position within our Human Resources Division. Summary Now hiring: The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS) Central Office - located at the Jefferson Barracks VA Medical Center in St. Louis - MO - is currently recruiting for the Supervisory Human Resources Specialist - Employee/ Labor Relations position within our Human Resources Division. Qualifications REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Three (3) years of experience in Human Resources and five (5) years of leadership or supervisory experience - demonstrating the ability to lead teams - manage HR functions - and effectively address workplace matters. Federal HR Knowledge: Strong knowledge of federal Human Resources laws - regulations - VA policies - and Veterans Canteen Service policies and procedures - including applicable Title 5 and Title 38 requirements. Advanced HR Expertise: Mastery of advanced Human Resources principles - practices - and consultative methods to address complex issues - apply new approaches - and provide effective solutions and recommendations to management. Research & Analysis: Ability to research - analyze - and interpret information; identify trends and issues; evaluate organizational needs; and use sound judgment to develop appropriate recommendations and interventions. Communication & Presentation: Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly explain complex HR matters - present findings - prepare recommendations - and communicate effectively with employees - managers - HR professionals - and senior leadership. Duties Duties include - but are not limited to the following: Employee & Labor Relations Leadership: Lead Veterans Canteen Service-wide Employee Relations and Labor Relations programs - policies - and initiatives Provide expert guidance to management and HR staff on complex employee and labor relations matters in accordance with federal laws - regulations - VA directives - and applicable agreements Supervision & Team Development: Supervise HR Specialists and Assistants assigned to the Employee/Labor Relations section Assign and review work - provide training and coaching - evaluate performance - approve leave - and support staff professional development Disciplinary & Adverse Actions: Oversee and provide technical guidance on disciplinary and adverse actions involving VCS employees Advise proposing and deciding officials - prepare required correspondence and decision documents - ensure employee rights are protected - and promote consistent and legally compliant outcomes Labor Relations & Case Management: Manage complex labor relations matters - including grievances - unfair labor practice issues - bargaining - information requests - and union-related disputes Coordinate with HR offices and legal counsel and develop recommendations - position statements - settlements - and case strategies for administrative proceedings and appeals Performance Management: Provide technical guidance on performance standards - counseling - and unacceptable performance matters Oversee the performance management process for Central Office employees - ensuring standards - appraisals - and performance awards are completed accurately and within established timeframes Training & Program Development: Develop and deliver Employee/Labor Relations training - guidance - and resources for HR staff and managers nationwide Identify training needs and provide instruction on disciplinary actions - adverse actions - labor relations - performance management - and related HR requirements Strategic Advisement & Program Evaluation: Analyze employee relations trends - survey results - and program data to identify issues and recommend solutions to senior leadership Prepare briefings - reports - policy recommendations - and responses to senior leadership - VA officials - Congressional inquiries - and other stakeholders. #J-18808-Ljbffr