Labor Relations Specialist

Description

The Labor Relations function is responsible for assisting operational leadership with maintaining and improving operational efficiencies in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement, while promoting a positive working relationship with the union and Industrial Worker workforce. In this position, you will be responsible for the daily management of bargaining unit employee attendance, including the administration of the Attendance Policy and its associated processes.

• Work closely with union representatives to maintain a strong and effective relationship.
• Maintain an accurate master attendance file.
• Verify quality and accuracy of attendance records, utilizing multiple date sources as input (e.g. leave records, Workers’ Compensation records, SAP, etc...)
• Provide regular attendance reporting as required.
• Participate in grievance meetings as required.
• Maintain attendance discipline log.
• You will be responsible for critically evaluating complex data and processes, identifying patterns and discrepancies, and ensuring absolute accuracy at every step. This role demands precision-driving thinking, methodical problem breakdown, rigorous cross-checking, critically evaluating complex data and processes, identifying patterns and discrepancies for consistent administration of the Attendance Policy, as well as related collective bargaining agreement provisions, policies, processes, procedures, etc.
• Generate and provide attendance disciplines to Supervisors for their bargaining unit team members,
• Provide attendance process training as necessary.
• Maintain current attendance records for each bargaining unit employee.

Requirements

Necessary Technical Functional Language Skills

• Analytical Reasoning & Critical Thinking — The ability to examine complex information, detect patterns or anomalies, and make informed, data-driven decisions.
• Ability to effectively present ideas and information, both oral and written
• Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Office applications)
• Attention to Detail & Precision — Maintaining rigorous accuracy in all aspects of work—from data integrity to documentation—ensuring reliability and trustworthiness.
• As all documentation is in English, proficiency in the English language is required
• Experience working in a unionized environment with labor contract interpretation responsibilities preferred
• Strong customer service focus
• Human Resources experience preferred.
• Experience working in an industrial environment preferred
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced team environment, striving towards operational excellence.
• You must be available to support non-first shift operations as required.
• Structured Problem Solving — Breaking down complex issues into manageable components and applying methodical, logic-driven approaches to arrive at sound solutions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• 1 year of experience working with data, reporting, and/or information systems.
• BA/BS degree in Business Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field preferred.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Internally motivated and proactive

Benefits

Minimum Education and Experience

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance