Pacific Power · 1 week ago
Labor Relations Specialist - (Medford or Albany, OR) - #114121
Medford, OR
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$102K/yr - $140K/yr
5+ years expPacifiCorp is seeking customer-centric candidates to grow and sustain their commitment to a culture of customer service excellence, environmental sustainability, and diversity. The Labor Relations Specialist serves as a primary resource to foster company labor relationships, providing advice and support in all aspects of labor relations, including contract administration and grievance handling.
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Responsibilities
Regularly meets with management in the field to determine and develops a collaborative labor strategy
Provides end-to-end management and resolution of interpretation of the collective bargaining agreement (CBA), grievances and union requests for information, escalated union concerns, targeted leadership training and general labor relations support
Provides advice and counsel to employees and all levels of management and client organizations regarding Labor Relations related issues (e.g., grievances, workplace incidents, employee performance management, etc.)
Works with client groups to assist with employee performance management activities including the development of performance improvement plans, identifying comparable situations and guiding the appropriate course of disciplinary action, when necessary
Serves as a primary resource to leadership to assist with or lead workplace investigations
Responsible for leading joint company/union committees and teams to further enhance a collaborative relationship in the organization
Serves as liaison to the organization for union business leaders to foster a collaborative working relationship
Conduct research, special studies, workplace investigations, and analyses
Identifies, develops and administers relevant training to assigned client groups
Participates and may lead labor contract negotiations. Leads the grievance process participating in arbitration, as needed
Continuously reviews labor relations policies, programs and practices to keep company informed of current practices and new developments; ensures that the company is in compliance with all legal and contractual labor requirements and regulations
Leads initiatives that align with Labor Relations strategy
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resource management, Industrial Relations, or a related field; or the equivalent combination of education and experience
A minimum of five years of experience in Labor Relations, Human Resources, or a related field or working with employees who are represented by a collective bargaining agreement
Project management and leadership skills, including ability to work as a team member
Experience with presenting and conducting training sessions
Knowledge of research, analysis, and consulting techniques, federal, state, and local government laws and regulations
Ability to use research, analysis and consulting techniques, federal, state, and local government laws and regulations
Demonstrated conflict resolution and problem-solving skills
Proficient with the use of personal computers to gather, analyze, and summarize data
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; and interpersonal skills involving the ability to establish trust, maintain confidence and understand social behavior and interactions
Ability to work with all organizational levels, to influence actions and negotiate outcomes
Ability to travel within assigned geographical area, overnight as needed
Preferred
Labor Relations experience, preferably in a public utility or power industry environment
PHR or SPHR Certification
Benefits
Health care
Retirement
Paid time off
Tuition assistance
Paid short-term and long-term disability
Paid bereavement leave
Company
Pacific Power
Pacific Power & Light started from several small electric companies, serving areas of Oregon and Washington.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Stefan Bird
President & CEO
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