Senior Labor Relations Specialist

Requisition ID# 175243Job Category: Human ResourcesJob Level: Individual ContributorBusiness Unit: PeopleWork Type: HybridJob Location: Fresno; Alameda; Alta; American Canyon; Angels Camp; Antioch; Auberry; Auburn; Avenal; Avila Beach; Bakersfield; Balch Camp; Bay Point; Bear Valley; Belden; Bellota; Belmont; Benicia; Berkeley; Brentwood; Brisbane; Buellton; Burney; Buttonwillow; Calistoga; Campbell; Canyon Dam; Canyondam; Capitola; Caruthers; Chico; Clearlake; Clovis; Coalinga; Colusa; Concord; Concord; Corcoran; Cotati; Cottonwood; Cupertino; Daly City; Danville; Davis; Dinuba; Downieville; Dublin; Emeryville; Eureka; Fairfield; Folsom; Fort Bragg; Fortuna; Fremont; French Camp; Fulton; Garberville; Geyserville; Gilroy; Goodyear; Grass Valley; Guerneville; Half Moon Bay; Hayward; Hinkley; Hollister; Holt; Huron; Jackson; Kerman; King City; Lakeport; Lemoore; Lincoln; Linden; Livermore; Lodi; Loomis; Los Banos; Lower Lake; Madera; Magalia; Manteca; Manton; Mariposa; Martell; Marysville; Maxwell; Menlo Park; Merced; Meridian; Millbrae; Milpitas; Modesto; Monterey; Montgomery Creek; Morgan Hill; Morro Bay; Moss Landing; Mountain View; Napa; Needles; Newark; Newman; Novato; Oakdale; Oakhurst; Oakland; Oakley; Olema; Orinda; Orland; Oroville; Palo Alto; Palo Cedro; Paradise; Parkwood; Paso Robles; Petaluma; Pioneer; Pismo Beach; Pittsburg; Placerville; Pleasant Hill; Pleasanton; Point Arena; Potter Valley; Quincy; Rancho Cordova; Red Bluff; Redding; Richmond; Ridgecrest; Rio Vista; Rocklin; Roseville; Round Mountain; Sacramento; Salida; Salinas; San Bruno; San Carlos; San Francisco; San Francisco; San Jose; San Luis Obispo; San Mateo; San Rafael; San Ramon; San Ramon; Sanger; Santa Cruz; Santa Maria; Santa Nella; Santa Rosa; Selma; Shaver Lake; Sonoma; Sonora; South San Francisco; Springville; Stockton; Storrie; Taft; Tracy; Turlock; Twain; Ukiah; Vacaville; Vallejo; Walnut Creek; Wasco; Watsonville; West Sacramento; Wheatland; Whitmore; Willits; Willow Creek; Willows; Windsor; Winters; Woodland; Yuba CityDepartment OverviewThe Labor Relations Department provides strategic labor relations support in the areas of negotiations, contract interpretation, grievance administration, performance management consultation, and management of Company/Union relationships. Over 17,000 PG&E employees are represented by three labor unions.Position SummaryThe Senior Labor Relations Specialist is responsible for providing strategic support to multiple Functional Organization leaders regarding their Union represented workforce. You will be responsible for the daily operations of labor administration which includes grievance handling through the third step of the grievance procedure which requires preparation of materials, witnesses, coordination of grievance meetings and preparation of grievance meeting outcome documentation, including writing of grievance reports. You will also provide consultation on contract administration, disciplinary process, and provide consistent, timely and well researched advice. You should have the ability to develop and foster collaborative relationships with Union counterparts. You will support Principal Negotiators during system-wide negotiations, including implementation of agreements. You may provide training to leaders of our represented workforce on a variety of labor topics and processes. You should demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills and be highly proficient in researching, compiling, and analyzing data with the ability to effectively present findings.This position is hybrid working from your remote office and in-person based on business needs. The assigned PG&E work location will be flexible within PG&E's service territory and will be agreed upon between the hiring leader and successful candidate. This position requires occasional travel to attend in-person meetings at Company and Union facilities throughout PG&E's service territory as needed.Job ResponsibilitiesGrievance resolution:Consult at first step of grievance procedure with stakeholdersCoordinate and manage second step of the grievance procedure (Local Investigating Committee) Responsible for researching, investigating, and answering grievancesNegotiate grievance settlements at the LIC step and write Local Investigating Report for referral to next step of the grievance procedureParticipate in third step of grievance procedure supporting the Fact Finder for case presentation and discussion.Meet with Supervisors, Business Reps, and/or shop stewards to attempt to resolve grievance issues prior to formal filing.Research and respond to grievances filed, including highly complex or sensitive grievances that can have broad implications.Schedules and prepare materials, witnesses, and Supervisor for Local Investigating Committee (LIC) meetings.Lead LIC meetings. Prepare LIC outcome documentation, secures signatures & distributes and communicate results.Participates in Fact Finding when grievances are not settled at LIC.Authority to resolve grievances at 2nd step (LIC)Uses tools to track and monitor grievance activities and contract admin issues.Identify, recommend, and implement grievance process improvements.Positive discipline (PD) recommendations:Consults with stakeholders to develop recommendations on level of discipline.Provides training on PD System.Research and makes recommendations to stakeholders on performance management and disciplinary action for represented coworkersContract interpretation:Serves as an expert on complex labor agreements for assigned clients, ensure compliance with labor agreements.Provides input on strategic use of labor agreements with complex associated issues and factors to achieve key business objectives.Has ability to develop knowledge of labor contract provisions and provides timely and accurate advice on contract interpretation to stakeholdersSpecial Projects:Lead projects on behalf of the departmentDelivers technical training on Labor Relations, the Collective Bargaining Agreements, and the Positive Discipline ProcessResponsible for implementation of negotiated ad hoc agreementsQualificationsMinimum:Bachelor's degree in human resources management, business administration or related discipline or equivalent work experience4 years' experience in Labor Relations/Industrial Relations or related HR work experience Desired:MS or MA in Labor Relations, Industrial Relations, or Human Resources PHR/SPHR or SHRM-SCP/CPWritten and oral communication skillsAnalytical and organizational skillsAbility to build and maintain working relationshipsAbility to research, compile and analyze data and present findingsCompensationPG&E is providing the full salary/pay range for this position. The actual amount paid to an individual will be based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, internal equity, specific skills, education, licenses or certifications, experience, market value, and geographic location. The range to reasonably expect will be around the minimum and the midpoint of the range. The final decision will be made on a case-by-case basis related to the factors above. This job is also eligible to participate in PG&E's discretionary incentive compensation programs.A reasonable salary range is:Bay Area Minimum: $105,000.00Bay Area Midpoint: $137,000.00 Bay Area Maximum: $169,000.00-Or-California Minimum: $100,000.00California Midpoint: $130,000.00California Maximum: $161,000.00