Labor Relations Administrator Job at Bi-State Development
Labor Relations Administrator
Full-time employment opportunity with a dynamic and multi-faceted resource for economic development in the St. Louis region.
About Us
Since 1950, we have partnered with private and public organizations on hundreds of projects that have created thousands of jobs on both sides of the Mississippi River.
BSD operates with a focus on making a positive impact on the region and the nation, better connecting the Bi-State area to the rest of the world. We are impacting neighborhoods, large and small, in Illinois and in Missouri, with investments that are shaped by our unique perspective of the region and its potential .
Why Work Here
Work for a company that strives to make a positive impact in the region- Earn competitive salary
- Gym Discounts with Club Fitness and OneLife Fitness at Ballpark Village
- 24 hour access to our 9 onsite gyms
- Wellness program that provides free health screenings
- Discounted Cell Phone service
- Free MetroLink and MetroBus access
- Medical, Dental, Vision coverage effective on your 1st day
- 4 weeks earned PTO
- Your Birthday is a floating holiday
- Company sponsored 401k plan
- Employee assistance program
- Bi-State Development is an eligible employer for the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness program
The Role
Under the direction of the Director of Labor Relations, the Labor Relations Administrator (LRA) provides administrative and analytical support. Coordinate unit operational process; records and maintains unit documentation; and assist with assigned projects accurately and efficiently. Interfacing with management, employees and union leadership in moderate scope and complexity by monitoring organizational goals and employee relations issues, contractual obligations, and discipline actions. Plans and executes projects including resolving employee relation issues, managing resources, project coordination and improvements, and general administrative office management including, but not limited to, grievance hearings, training sessions, and document management.
Responsibilities
Assists the Director of Labor Relations in meeting Agency negotiation goals as set by the Board of Commissioners while maintaining a positive relationship with employees and their bargaining representatives. Participates in labor contract negotiations.- Provide administrative support, including but not limited to, scheduling and coordinating meetings, drafting correspondences, and preparing various reports. Assist with preparation of plans, policies, documents, and reports including labor agreements.
- Serve as the initial contact and liaison for employees and moderate management concerns. Provide advice in the administration of disciplinary actions. Advise/counsel management on personnel issues.
- Assist in managing the collective bargaining process and all aspects of employee disputes. Ability to handle routine labor relations inquiries related to policies, procedures, and Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA’s).
- Assist with the preparation of documents for contract negotiations, meetings, grievances, and investigations. Gather information and data to assess policy implications of negotiations and employee disputes.
- Ability to execute tasks and projects independently. Plan, organize and prioritize tasks with little supervision/direction and within the time frame established.
- Personally manage all documentation and processes in a timely manner without administrative support. Maintain up-to date-records of all labor related matters.
- Demonstrated ability to build and foster effective, collaborative relationships with all levels of employees and the union leadership.
- Strong interpersonal skills, oral and written, with a passion for innovative HR solutions and process improvements. Ability to maintain a high degree of integrity with confidential and/or sensitive information.
- Demonstrated ability to mediate and use conflict resolution techniques.
- Ability to locate resources related to federal, state, and local employment laws, rules and regulations, including but not limited to EEO, ADA, FMLA.
- Exceptional organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail and accuracy with enhanced analytical and reasoning abilities.
- Scan and file electronic and physical files, both personnel and departmental; input data and maintain electronic databases and archiving of physical files.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office software (Access, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel, PDF conversion) is required. Kronos experience preferred or related software.
- Reliable with excellent attendance.
- Flexibility to adapt to a diverse, fast paced environment with changing priorities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skill s , & Abilities
Excellent time management skills with the proven ability to meet deadlines. Enhanced interpersonal skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization. Strong analytical, project management skills with proficiency in managing multiple projects simultaneously, initiative, and creative problem-solving skills. High degree of integrity and clear understanding of the importance of sensitive and/or confidential information. Comprehensive knowledge of legal concepts, writing skills, and practical skills in utilizing such knowledge and skills. Ability to balance multiple, competing priorities, projects and individuals. Experience using complex electronic databases is preferred
Education
Experience
Degree: Bachelor’s degree in Public or Business Administration, Industrial Relations or related field required. Paralegal and/or Project Management Certification preferred.
Years: 5+ years of law firm or legal experience in a private or government sector. 2+ years w/ labor relations experience including contract administration, negotiations, grievance investigation/resolution in large, complex environments.
Field: Human Resource Management, Public or Business Administration, or related field.
Fi el d: Employment Law, Paralegal, Project Management or related field.
Bi-State Development is committed to providing an Equal Employment Opportunity experience for all employees, applicants, vendors and customers with an environment free of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.
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