Labor Relations Specialist

About the role:

We are currently seeking a Labor Relations Specialist to join our Human Resources team at our Shoal Creek Mine. Shoal Creek Mine is one of the deepest underground coal mines in the U.S. Located on the Black Warrior River with barge transportation leading to the Port of Mobile in the Gulf of Mexico, it produces one of the highest quality met coal in the US. Eight-foot-tall entries, a brand-new longwall, paved road into the mine and 15+ years of coal reserves make Shoal Creek mine an ideal place to work. 

Located in between Jefferson, Walker, and Tuscaloosa counties in Alabama, offers beautiful rivers and lakes, landscapes, and rolling hills at the foot of the Appalachian Mountains. A major airport is just under an hour away in Birmingham. Minutes from Tuscaloosa and West Alabama and a diverse, family-friendly community with something for everyone. A vibrant downtown with excellent restaurants and plenty of nightlife, a beautiful riverfront amphitheater for major concerts and events, safe, friendly neighborhoods, and excellent schools top the list, including the University of Alabama-Tuscaloosa, home of the Crimson Tide. Just minutes away from some of the best water and outdoor activities the state has to offer.

Peabody's Shoal Creek Mine has a safety-first culture and strives to have zero recordable MSHA injuries/incidents.

The Labor Relations Specialist will work closely with Shoal Creek leadership team and provide support in Labor Relations, employee relations, collective bargaining agreement (CBA), interpretation and guidance.   They will also assist in general human resource activities to achieve a high performing workforce for profitable business operations.

Duties will include:

• Ensure satisfactory Labor Relations guidance and direction, at all levels, on contractual and policy interpretation.
• Assist Company representatives in settling grievances with union represented employees.
• Assist Mine management in resolving complex problems involving contractual customs by investigating unique problems at the mine site. 
• Ensure compliance, adherence, and application of CBA and policies are administered and addressed effectively.
• Assist in improving management/workforce relations through the development and implementation of an effective CBA and Labor Relations training program. 
• Manage and maintain represented personnel manpower from hire to retire.  Ensuring contractual obligations, (job bids, contractual days) are met and maintained for the life of the CBA. 
• Provide support to department supervisors and managers on consistent interpretation and application of wage agreement obligations.
• Assist in the preparation and organization of human resources and Labor Relations reporting.
• Ability to spend time with workforce in the underground and surface environments.
• Perform routine human resource assignments according to established guidelines.

The Lifestyle:

This position will work Monday-Friday on a day shift schedule. This position may also require the necessity to work weekends, holidays, or another shift as deemed necessary. We provide 401K matching, medical, dental and vision health plans with minimal cost to the employee. Benefit eligibility and PTO starts on your first day of work.

About you:

• Bachelor's degree in human resource management, business or a related field.   
• Minimum of five to seven years of professional level human resource experience.
• Any combination of relevant education, experience, and training may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office software applications.
• Ability to contribute and work well on a team.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.
• Solid verbal, written, and communication skills.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Must have high safety standards for self and others.
• Must be well organized for handling multiple projects while focusing on detail.
• Must possess ability to make sound decisions.
• Experience with SAP, Success Factors, and Kronos is a plus.

Physical Requirements - Office:

• Must have the ability to perform office-related tasks which may include prolonged sitting or standing.
• Must have the ability to move from place to place within an office environment.
• Must be able to use a computer.
• Some positions may require occasional repetitive motion or movements of the wrists, hands.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; an employee will also perform other related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. Peabody reserves the right to revise job descriptions or change and/or modify job responsibilities, functions and requirements as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

About Peabody:

Peabody is a leading coal producer, providing essential products for the production of affordable, reliable energy & steel. We employ approximately 5,500 people across our operations in the United States & Australia, serving customers in 26 countries.

Our commitment to sustainability underpins everything we do and shapes our strategy for the future.

People are at the core of Peabody's ability to deliver business results & serve our communities & we offer an inclusive work environment that engages, recognizes, and develops it employees. We strive to create a safe and healthy work culture where all employees are treated with fairness and respect are supported and engaged.

Take the first step toward a rewarding career working with us at: visit Peabody - US Jobs (peabodyenergy.com)

EEO Disclaimer: Peabody Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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