Pacific Maritime Association ยท 2 days ago
Labor Relations Representative
Long Beach, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$125K/yr - $160K/yr
7+ years expPacific Maritime Association (PMA) is a non-profit mutual benefit corporation that serves as a multi-employer collective bargaining agent for various shipping lines and marine terminal operators. The Labor Relations Representative will focus on labor contract administration, including negotiations, grievance resolution, and policy implementation.
Marine Technology
Responsibilities
Assist in analyzing collective bargaining agreements and interpretation of intent, spirit, and terms of contract to counsel management in development and application of labor relations policies and practices
Collaborate on preparation of statistical reports of types and frequency of actions taken concerning grievances, arbitration, mediation, and related labor relations activities, to identify problem areas
Coordinate and produce routine reports from PMA databases for Area Office
Develop working knowledge of the terms of the labor contract to monitor the day-to-day implementation of policies concerning wages, hours, and working conditions
Assist in the investigation of complaints of violations against longshore workers. Report on findings and provide recommended actions
Furnish reference documents and statistical data concerning labor legislation, labor market conditions, prevailing union and management practices, wage and salary surveys, and employee benefits programs for labor contract negotiations
Provide support to and participate in Joint Labor Relations Committee meetings
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in business administration, labor relations, or political science from a four-year college or university required
Seven+ years of labor relations experience
Proficiency in labor contract administration, which may include negotiations, benefits administration, forecasting manpower needs, grievance investigation and resolution, including arbitration
Excellent communication, written, oral, interpersonal and teamwork skills
Practical knowledge of the ILWU-PMA Pacific Coast Longshore and Clerk Agreement and the Pacific Coast Walking Boss/Foreman Agreement
Integrity and work ethic beyond reproach
Professional and positive attitude with action/results orientation to problem solving
Proven ability and experience in exercising good judgment and discretion in handling confidential materials and matters
Facility in multi-tasking to meet multiple deadlines while maintaining attention to detail
Strong organizational and analytical skills
Excellent attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy
Ability to handle multiple demands and prioritize workload
Extensive and excellent computer skills and experience using robust systems such as Oracle and software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Preferred
Juris Doctorate degree
Seven+ years of labor relations experience is preferred
Maritime industry experience is preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive healthcare coverage through the ILWU-PMA Welfare Plan with no employee premiums and minimal out-of-pocket expenses.
A 401(k)-retirement plan with competitive employer match.
Tuition reimbursement for professional development opportunities.
Company
Pacific Maritime Association
Pacific Maritime Association provides industry leadership for integrated labor relations, human resources & administrative services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Michael Wechsler
CFO, SVP Finance and Administration
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