Labor Relations Specialist, Jackson Main, Ft, Days

The Labor Relations Specialist will assists the Manager of Labor Relations by providing effective and efficient support in organizational maintenance of the labor-management relations function of the Public Health Trust (PHT).

Provides expertise on the interpretation of hospital policies and procedures for compliance with labor contracts. Assists management in administration of labor contracts. Examines supervisory practices and hospital policies and procedures for compliance with labor contracts. Trains supervisors regarding their role in counseling, disciplinary actions and performance evaluation and classifications appeals. Advises supervisors on their role when interacting with employee representatives. Monitors the documentation and process of disciplinary actions to assure completeness and consistency with hospital policy and appropriateness of action in relation to the employee's offense. Represents the PHT cases at arbitration/employee appeal hearings and at hearings of governmental agencies. Assists in the coordination of salary and benefit surveys for negotiation purposes and makes recommendations to management and the negotiating team. Resolves grievance cases field by bargaining units as well as grievance cases field by non-bargaining unit employees. Coordinates performance evaluation appeal hearings by forming tri-ethnic panels. Assists in other areas of the Human Resources Division as required to complete special projects and ensure appropriate service to customers. Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise). Performs all other related job duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in related field is required

Generally requires 3 to 5 years of related experience. In-person training and Microsoft Excel experience preferred. 

Active license or certification is required as needed, based on the job or specialty.

Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form. Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure. Ability to understand and follow instructions. Ability to exercise sound and independent judgment. Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.

Job function is sedentary in nature and requires sitting for extended periods of time. Function may require frequent standing or walking. Must be able to lift or carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds. Jobs in this group are required to have close visual acuity to perform activities such as: extended use of computers, preparing and analyzing data and analytics, and other components of a typical office environment. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).

Jobs in this group are required to function in a fast paced environment with occasional high pressure or emergent and stressful situations. Frequent interaction with a diverse population including team members, providers, patients, insurance companies and other members of the public. Function is subject to inside environmental conditions, with occasional outdoor exposures. Possible exposure to various environments such as: communicable diseases, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a hospital and medical office environment. May wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) such as gloves or a mask when exposed to hospital environment outside of office. Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions. Additional information and provision requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by the home unit/department in collaboration with the Reasonable Accommodations Committee (RAC).