HR SPECIALIST (EMPLOYEE & LABOR RELATIONS)

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Provides expert advice and assistance to management officials in complex areas of employee relations issues.

Interprets command policies and provides advice on other personnel issues such as reduction-in-force, substance abuse, sexual harassment, hours of work, changes in working conditions, job related stress etc.

Provides advisory services to managers, supervisors, and employees on immediate problems, which involve serious and sensitive issues related to employee/supervisory relationships, rights and obligations, and performance management.

Plans and develops required civilian personnel management programs related to employee and labor relations.

Functions as an advisor to assist management with complex leave situations. Provides expert advice on leave programs.

Provides overall advice and assistance on long-range HR program implementation, including management-employee relations, discipline, adverse actions, grievances, performance management, recognition, and counseling.

Interprets command policies and advises on personnel issues including reduction-in-force, substance abuse, sexual harassment, hours, working conditions, job stress, workplace smoking, leave, and pay entitlements.

Develops Federal civilian policies and plans on discipline and adverse action. Provides assistance to managers and supervisors in processing disciplinary actions, grievances and appeals.

Provides expert advice to management on complex bargaining unit determinations, negotiations, impasses, mediation, arbitration, contract administration, negotiability, unfair labor practices, and various employee relations issues.

Represents management with outside parties on labor issues (arbitration, unfair labor practices, unit determinations) and at seminars/workshops to ensure effective administration of the DISA labor relations program.