SCA & Labor Relations Specialist

SCA & Labor Relations Specialist

The SCA & Labor Relations Specialist provides operational support in the areas of SCA compliance and labor relations, working closely with senior HR management in supporting company goals and objectives. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Services Contract Act (SCA) and supporting collective bargaining agreement requirements. The SCA & Labor Relations Specialist also supports key HR functional areas, including employee relations, employee life cycle management, retention and engagement strategies, and employment law compliance. All duties and responsibilities performed in accordance with the Core Values of Cayuse.

Key Responsibilities:

• Service Contract Act (SCA) & Compliance
• Union and Labor Relations
• Maintains HRIS systems including:
• Collaborate with HR Director in developing department goals, objectives and systems to enhance operational effectiveness.
• Acts as a SME on company HR policies, procedures, programs, and laws; Partners with senior HR leadership to communicate HR policies, procedures, programs, and laws.
• Manage and efficiently execute multiple HR projects concurrently, tracking deadlines, dependencies, and deliverables to ensure high-quality outcomes across client engagements.
• Responsible for submission of required reports, including government mandated employee notices
• Manage employee relations issues be conducting assessments, recommending resolutions, and ensuring consistent application of company policies.
• Advises managers and supervisors about the steps in the progressive discipline process. Provides guidance to managers on employment issues. Reviews disciplinary actions including counseling, disciplinary, and performance improvement actions.
• Recommends employee relations practices necessary to promote a high level of employee morale and motivation
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications – Here's What You Need:

+ Preferred bachelor's degree in human resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development or similar field or eight (8) years of applicable government contracting experience in Human Resources

+ No less than 6 years of Human Resources experience in government contracting environments, specifically specializing in Service Contract Act compliance.

+ Labor Relations experience – experience working in a unionized environment and with union avoidance campaigns.

+ PHR, SPHR or other HR certification, preferred

+ Two years' experience performing HR functions in a multi-company environment, preferred

+ Proficient with HRIS systems, Jamis preferred

+ Proficient at Microsoft Office

+ Familiarity with recruiting practices; and application & tracking systems

+ Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.

Minimum Skills:

• + Ability to have and listen to difficult conversations
• + Ability to communicate well with others, both orally and in writing, using technical and non-technical language
• + Ability and willingness to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology
• + Ability to maintain confidentiality
• + Excellent critical thinking, evaluation, and analytical skills
• + Ability to resolve conflicts
• + Skill in managing multiple priorities and tasks concurrently to meet deadlines while establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with others
• + Ability to maintain a positive work environment
• + Requires personal initiative, persistence and the ability to work with little or no supervision

Our Commitment to you / overview of benefits:

• + Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Wellness Program
• + Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• + Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
• + Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• + Voluntary Life and AD&D options
• + 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
• + Paid Time Off

Reports to: Director of Human Resources

Working Conditions:

• + Professional remote office environment
• + Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.
• + Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
• + Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
• + Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen.
• + May be asked to work varying work schedules and/or extended hours to meet business needs and project deadlines.
• + May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.
• + May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.

Pay Range USD $60,000.00 – USD $65,000.00 /Yr.