Labor and Employee Relations Consultant

UPMC•Erie, PA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

We're searching for a Labor and Employee Relations Consultant to join our UPMC Corporate Human Resources team! This full-time position offers a hybrid work schedule and requires frequent travel within the region. In this role, the Labor and Employee Relations Consultant provides input and guidance to attorneys, management, and staff of UPMC facilities in multiple matters including, but not limited to administration of HR policies, collective bargaining agreements, negotiations, arbitration, claims and/or charges before various government agencies dealing with EEO, Labor and Health and Safety, and cost analysis for collective bargaining. They'll partner with UPMC leaders to develop and implement proactive positive employee relations and engagement strategies. Additionally, they'll develop and facilitate training content to support UPMC's talent value proposition and proactive positive employee relations. Our ideal candidate has a strong background in labor relations and demonstrates a high level of self‑motivation. They can manage multiple priorities effectively and communicate clearly with diverse audiences across the organization. If this sounds like you, apply online today!

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business or related field and three years of employee and labor relations experience
OR Master's degree in Human Resources or related fields and three to five years of labor relations experience.
OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, time management skills, ability to work independently and strong math skills required while also providing support to internal colleagues required.
Proficiency with all Microsoft Office applications with significant Excel and Power Point experience required.
High level of technical and analytical skills for research, organization and evaluation of data, generation of reports and coordination of multiple assignments simultaneously.
Must be able to travel and provide own transportation.

Nice To Haves

Paralegal Certification or Juris Doctorate preferred

Responsibilities

Participate in and conduct in-service programs on Labor and Employee Relations issues such as proactive positive employee relations for staff and management.
Facilitate leader training to ensure their ability to manage in a union environment.
Collaborate with human resources leadership to review metrics such as exit interview data, turnover analysis, or focused interviews and implement solutions to improve outcomes.
Serve as primary resource to UPMC facility leaders and attorneys in the day-to-day administration and interpretation of collective bargaining agreements.
Analyze issues and data to inform recommended resolutions arising both prior to and during collective bargaining negotiations.
May support compliance with reporting requirements set forth in the UPMC collective bargaining agreements i.e., seniority lists, monthly reports, dues deductions, pension contributions, etc.
May serve as member of the negotiating committee during collective bargaining and provide informational support and advice during negotiations including review of grievances arbitrations and/or unfair labor practice charges as necessary. May prepare final collective bargaining agreements for signature.
Maintain background information and bargaining history related to the collective bargaining negotiation process for current Collective Bargaining Agreements.
Investigate, research, and draft written responses for grievance response, preparation for arbitrations, and responding to numerous governmental agencies in all Labor and Employee Relations matters.
Participate in Management campaigns during Union organization attempts including providing education, training and written communication as required.
Serve as resource to Human Resources in administering progressive discipline, reviewing and interpreting collective bargaining agreements, and policy questions.