Labor Relations Specialist

Labor Relations Specialist

Winthrop

Massachusetts Water Resources Authority

The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) seeks a Labor Relations Specialist to assist in Labor Relations activities including grievance hearings, collective bargaining negotiations, arbitration hearings and other related proceedings. Drafts responses to union requests for information. Serves as a liaison to unions, employees, and managers on routine labor relations inquiries. Works under the general supervision of the Manager, Labor Relations. May receive guidance from Assistant Manager, Labor Relations on certain assignments and may direct administrative staff and interns on specific assignments.

This position:

• Assists with processing grievances, including but not limited to scheduling grievance hearings, participation in grievance hearings, researching grievance allegations, assembling relevant records to respond to grievances, maintaining grievance tracking logs, and responding to requests for information.
• Provides assistance in collective bargaining negotiations, including but not limited to proposal development, responses to requests for information, maintaining bargaining records, serving as note-taker during bargaining sessions and general meeting organization such as scheduling of bargaining sessions.
• Represents the Labor Relations Unit at internal and external labor/management committee meetings as designated by the Manager of Labor Relations. Schedules meetings with union representatives, facilitates WebEx meetings and reserves meeting space and serves as note-taker during meetings.
• Assists with special projects/programs such as leave management, recruitment and retention programs, employee licensing requirements, internal audit information requests, service awards and workforce development planning.

This position requires a bachelor’s degree in labor relations, human resources, business, public administration or related field. As well as a general understanding of labor relations, human resources, and grievance administration and resolution as acquired through at least two years of professional experience preferably in the public sector or any equivalent combination of education or experience. This includes demonstrated analytical skills and ability to build working relationships across the organization. This position requires a valid Class D Motor Vehicle Operators License for travel between MWRA work sites.

Salary: $71,112.71 – $104,590.26 annually

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. *This position may be eligible for up to 50% telework after an initial waiting period.

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Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex or gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status.