Labor Relations Specialist
Company: Zepf
Location: Toledo
Posted on: May 8, 2024
|
|
Job Description:
Description:Zepf Center has been serving the Lucas County
community for nearly 50 years. We are the leading provider of
behavioral health and substance use disorder services in Northwest
Ohio. Services include adult and child psychiatric, substance
abuse, case management, residential, Crisis Care, and therapy
programs, as well as career development and wellness services. Zepf
Center also offers primary care medical services to our patients to
contribute to their continuum of care. Zepf Center is a
trauma-informed agency and environment for both patients and
staff.Our dedicated staff is what makes our longevity possible! A
majority of our frontline staff is unionized, we are seeking a Full
Time Labor Relations Specialist to complement our Human Resources
team. If adversary is what you think when you hear Union - this is
not the job for you.We expect positive relationships with our union
partners and creative, pro-employee solutions to workplace issues
which honor the CBA. The Labor Relations Specialist will assist in
the implementation of all Collectively Bargained Agreements,
negotiations, grievances; Support all areas of Employee Relations
(Investigations, Mediations, Settlement Agreements, Conflict
Resolution, Arbitration Prep, Drug & Alcohol Policy issues,
Worker's Compensation, and Strategic Labor Relations); as well as
demonstrated competency and willingness to jump-in and back up HR
generalist duties.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Interpret
and ensure compliance with the provisions of the collective
bargaining agreements. Maintain open communication with union
delegates and employees.Organizes monthly Labor Management Council
meetings with bargaining unit. Compile necessary reports to be
given to bargaining units.Provide counsel and advice regarding
performance management and discipline to managers.Responsible for
coordinating the grievance process and providing arbitration
support. Assist with negotiating the bargaining unit
agreement.Handles employee complaints and responds to employee
questions.Reviews and approves all disciplinary actions including
written reprimands, suspensions, and terminations.Assists
supervisors in dealing with bargaining unit employee discipline
issues. Providing individual guidance to supervisors who are
considering initiating disciplinary action. Serve as back up for
NBU discipline issues.Responsible for responding to unemployment
claims.Assists with agency internal investigations.Protects the
interests of employees and the company in accordance with agency HR
policies and governmental laws and regulations.Determines and
recommends employee relations practices necessary to establish a
positive employer-employee relationship and promote a high level of
employee morale. Actively participates in/ manages the application
of policy and procedures to address and resolve issues.Serve as
Safety Council representative for HR.Other duties as
assigned.Specific/Individual Competencies:Respectful: engaging
ambassador or HR and Zepf CenterComputer skills including platform
navigation (Paylocity, Relias, Workplace), Excel, and WordExcellent
interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and
confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and
diplomacy.Time management skills: ability to multi-task and meet
identified deadlines.Commitment to quality: great attention to
detail in spelling, email, postings, copying, filing, etc.Reliable:
able to have good attendance and work identified
hoursRequirements:Position qualifications:Bachelor's degree in
Human Resources or a related field required5 years' years of
related experience requiredPHR or SHRM-CP/SCP certification
preferredThis is a full-time position with excellent benefits and
retirement plan available. Competitive salary is based on
experience.EOE/M/D/H/VPIab72f4a8d513-25660-34209595
Keywords: Zepf, Battle Creek , Labor Relations Specialist, Other , Toledo, Michigan
Click
here to apply!
|