Human Resources Specialist (LER) (Senior Human Resources Specialist (LER))

Job Title

Labor And Employee Relations Specialist

Duties

Applies experience and expert knowledge that are applicable to his or her discipline to innovative approaches. The incumbent is responsible for the overall labor and employee relations function for assigned organizations. Ensures all actions are in compliance with all legal, regulatory, FAA policy and guidance and all associated negotiated agreements. Ensures that management is aware of issues arising which have the potential for external exposure.

Provides expert guidance and instruction both internally and externally to address diverse, complex issues. Advises managers on a wide range of difficult and complex conduct and performance issues, encompassing all areas of concern (e.g., conduct and discipline, leave issues, drug and alcohol abuse, physically restricted employees, unacceptable performance). May develop and conduct training sessions for managers. Develops briefings to convey strategic organizational policies to internal and external audiences. May participate in quality review of adverse actions across branches, including indefinite suspensions, enforced leave, performance cases, alcohol and drug-related cases, and performance improvement cases. Perform detailed analysis and draw conclusions in order to recommend solutions to complex labor and employee relations issues/problems.

Incumbent is a recognized subject matter expert in the Labor and Employee Relations arena and provides leadership for highly complex and challenging activities under the minimal direction of a manager. The incumbent is a technical authority in union/management relations and advisor to management in the administration and operation of the full scope of Labor and Employee Relations. Provide the full range of support and participation associated with the negotiations and administration of collective bargaining agreements and policy issues as they pertain to the interpretation of provisions pursuant to the Federal Labor Management Statute. Is responsible for reviewing, researching, providing analysis, and drafting responses to union initiated requests.

Assignments may include: Acts as a contributing specialist on large work activities or as a project manager or team lead, and may perform leadership functions for projects and/or programs within defined area of responsibility. Participates in projects with a national impact such as system evaluations and audits. Establishes priorities for work assignments, provides instructions and/or on-the-job training on technical/administrative requirements. Provides expert guidance and instruction both internally and externally to address diverse, complex issues which often cross multiple projects, programs, and/or functional areas. Acts as an LER Subject Matter Expert (SME) for cross LOB/SO training. Researches regulations, case law, and all other relevant material to provide expert advice to management and administrative staff. Monitors the consistent application of functions assigned, ensuring that all legal, regulatory and collective bargaining requirements are met. Identifies needs and takes appropriate action to ensure systemic problems are averted or resolved.

Prepares all written correspondence in support of disciplinary and performance-based actions. Prepares the MSPB case files and responses to congressional inquiries and hotline complaints. Represents management in cases going to unemployment. Prepares and/or assists management in responding to administrative or union grievances and ensures responses are in compliance with regulations and are legally sufficient. Will use analytical methods to identify, evaluate, and recommend alternatives with impact analysis, and drafting responses to union initiated requests. The incumbent will investigate allegations of contractual and/or statutory breaches by interpreting facts and events, identifying aggravating or mitigation factors relevant to the case and develop a legal theory for case resolution.