LABOR RELATIONS SPECIALIST jobs in Kentucky

Human Resources/Labor Relations Manager II

Position Overview

Under minimal supervision responsible for providing support in the functional areas of compensation,

benefits, staffing, employee relations, equal employment opportunity (EEO) development, labor relations,

and related areas ensuring adherence to organizational policies, procedures, and related government

regulations for the DUF6 project. The specific work assignment may include duties or activities to support

the organization in one or more of the following functional areas, in addition to other duties as assigned:

Functional:

Offers advice and consultation to management, site supervisors and labor union representatives

regarding labor relations and Human Resources policies, issues and concerns to maintain positive

employee and labor management relations

Counsels managers on all employment related matters, to include disciplinary actions for site staff

Applies employment laws, regulations, and policies concerning EEO, Affirmative Action, American’s

with Disabilities Act (ADA), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and related business matters, and

provides counsel and advice to subordinates and management in complying with these requirements

Develops, administers, recommends, communicates and/or maintains satisfactory labor-management

relations in accordance with applicable site Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), to include

grievance and/or arbitration procedures, dispute resolutions, negotiation support, seniority, recall, overtime and vacation lists as required by the CBA

Develops site staffing requirements, to include recruitment, hiring activities, and exit interviews in order to maintain required staffing levels

Manages company benefit programs, such as paid time off, holidays, retirement plans, 401(k), and short-term disability (STD) and long-term disability (LTD) programs for site staff

Manages Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for site staff

Maintains Service Contract Act (SCA) reporting requirements and coordinates with contracts and

supply chain department to ensure compliance with wage determination

Ensures compliance with Davis Bacon Act (DBA) contract requirements

Implements compensation practices to include responsibilities with merit increases, classifications, position descriptions, or other compensation related activities

Develops performance management process in conjunction with Human Resources Manager and advises managers and supervisors as appropriate

Teams with the Environment, Safety & Health (ES&H) Manager and Compliance Officer to properly manage, administer, communicate, counsel and maintain the Workers’ Compensation Program for site staff

Functions as the site’s Employer-Designated Representative for substance abuse testing

Advises and counsels employees with regard to career development and opportunities

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in human resources, labor and employment relations or business administration or equivalent

14 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required

6 years of labor relations experience

Ability to obtain and maintain a Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) credential