LABOR RELATIONS SPECIALIST jobs in Philadelphia, PA

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Position Title: Labor Relations Specialist

Location: Philadelphia, PA

Department: Human Resources

Shift: 1st

Reporting To: Labor Relations Manager

Responsible For (Staff): no

The Labor Relations Specialist provides support to the Labor Relations Manager in all aspects of Labor Relation issues, employee relations and recruitment of union staff as well as supports the Human Resources department with various initiatives as needed

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Recruitment responsibility for successful results and partnership with temp labor vendor partners.
• Delivers training to all new Union and Temp to Perm staff; coordinates all new hire paperwork and ensures all pertinent information is entered into payroll/HRIS systems to ensure regulatory compliance
• Regularly interact with union employees regarding conflict resolution and assist in communication activities.
• Continuously improve employee relations through proactive efforts that include participation in Labor/ Management meetings, Safety Committee, Mechanical Training Program, etc.
• Effectively communicates ER programs
• Supports line managers with team effectiveness and efficiencies
• Advises managers on disciplinary actions and escalates to ER Manager as necessary
• Manages employee activities
• Facilitates engagement survey
• Provides support to ER Manager in all projects, etc. as needed
• Interacts with employee base to monitor/develop/foster positive employee relations
• Coordinates recognition programs
• Coaches and counsels line management and employees on policies and practices
• Maintains up-to-date technical knowledge of HR trends and best practices
• Availability across three (3) shifts to maintain strong labor relations.
• Special Projects: Assist the Human Resources department with various initiatives, including management training, implementation of organizational programs, and other department goals.
• This position may require overtime and/or weekend work.
• Knowledge of and adherence to all PCI, cGMP, and GCP policies, procedures, rules.
• Attendance to work is an essential function of this position
• Performs other duties as assigned by Manager/Supervisor

Special Demands:

• Stationary Position: From 1/2 to 3/4 of the day.
• Move, Traverse: From 1/2 to 3/4 of the day.
• Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, or place: None
• Install, place, adjust, apply, measure, use, or signal: None.
• Ascend/Descend or Work Atop: From 1/4 to 1/2 of the day.
• Position self (to) or Move (about or to): From 1/4 to 1/2 of the day.
• Communicate or exchange information: 3/4 of the day and up.
• Detect, distinguish, or determine: None.
• On an average day, the individual can expect to move and/or transport up to 10 pounds less than 1/4 of the day.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree preferred and/or equivalent 2 years of relative experience.
• Basic Mathematical Skills
• Basic Computer Skills: Ability to perform basic computer tasks and has the ability to operate common computer programs.
• Minimum Professional Proficiency: Ability to speak in a way that allows one to participate effectively in various conversations. Ability to read various types of standard items addressed to general readers.
• Intermediate Reasoning: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions that may be furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems that involve several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Preferred:

• Ability to effectively present information to various people as the job requires.
• Ability to follow instructions and respond to management direction.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team.
• Ability to show success in managing employees.
• Experience with Labor Relations, Worker's Compensation, Conflict Resolution, and Strong communication & interpersonal skills.

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