Labor Relations Specialist

Job Title

Labor Relations Specialist

Job Description

The employee serves as a Labor Relations Specialist performing duties that include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Provide labor relations advice to managers, supervisors, and staff to ensure accurate interpretation and application of statutory, regulatory, and contractual Labor Relation requirements.
• Advise management officials on sensitive or emergent issues to prevent inappropriate or reactive responses during high stakes interactions with union representatives.
• Lead studies and evaluations to identify trends, inconsistencies, and compliance concerns and produce comprehensive findings and actionable recommendations.
• Interpret labor management agreements, laws, and policies to provide accurate guidance and ensure consistent application across DOL organizations.
• Prepare reports, briefings, position papers, and notices to inform leadership, respond to union inquiries, and support management initiatives.
• Provide formal and informal training to managers, supervisors, and HR personnel to strengthen knowledge in negotiations, grievance handling, and related subjects.
• Represent management in arbitrations, mediations, and third party proceedings to protect agency interests and ensure compliance with LR requirements.
• Coordinate labor management relations with union representatives to resolve grievances, negotiate issues, and maintain constructive working relationships.