Labor Relations - Consultant, Sr, or Principal

Position Summary

The job summary below and responsibilities reflect the Principal Labor Relations level role. The successfully chosen candidate will be placed at a level that is commensurate with their skills and experience as different skills and/or experience will be required at the consultant, senior and principal levels.

Essential Responsibilities

• Develops and manages strategies to achieve corporate goals and initiatives for agreements and solutions to business needs (Business Unit) which may include brokering of services to internal/external vendors, direct services and/or referral to appropriate Xcel experts.
• Responsible for managing an effective and collaborative working relationship between the local union and Business Unit company management assuring alignment with the Xcel Energy Labor Strategy.
• Strategically coordinates and oversees the Company's managerial activities regarding union organizing drives. Manages the implementation of the Company's response to such activity.
• Serves as Lead Negotiator for large interim agreements. Works independently to provide expert testimony and research services on company policy, employment and labor law, bargaining agreements in processing grievances, ULP charges, arbitrations and other litigation to minimize corporate liability and exposure.
• Provides overall direction in the development and implementation through specific cost avoidance analysis, forecasting analysis and cost benefit analysis for potential modifications to Labor Agreements. Direct, influence, guide and advise Company management (Business Unit specific) regarding interpretation and administration of collective bargaining agreements, letters of understandings and corporate policy.
• Responsible for conducting customer needs analysis regarding training requests from the various Business Units and assuring resource availability.

Minimum Requirements

• Consultant Level ($73,700-$104,633): High School Diploma or equivalent. Bachelor's degree in Industrial Relations, Human Resource Management, Business Administration preferred. 1-3 years of experience in workforce relations field. Knowledge of state, federal & local employment laws. Strong Communication, facilitation and presentation skills.
• Sr Level ($84,900-$120,567): Bachelor's degree in Industrial Relations, Human Resource Management, Business Administration or equivalent education and/or experience. Five or more years of experience in workforce relations field. Knowledge of all Xcel Energy policies and programs, and state, federal & local employment laws, including the National Labor Relations Act. Demonstrated skills in conflict resolution, building internal consensus, and working with a diverse workforce. Demonstrated strong communication, presentation, facilitation and training skills with managers and other employees.
• Principal Level ($97,600-$138,600): Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Relations, Human Resource Management, Business Administration or equivalent education and /or experience. 8 years of experience in Labor Relations, Employee Relations or management. 5 years’ experience working with bargaining unit employees.

Benefits

• Annual Incentive Program
• Medical/Pharmacy Plan
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Health Care Reimbursement Account
• Health Savings Account (HSA) (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
• Limited-Purpose FSA (if enrolled in eligible health plan and HSA)
• Transportation Reimbursement Account
• Short-term disability (STD)
• Long-term disability (LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Fitness Center Reimbursement (if enrolled in eligible health plan)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Transit programs
• Pension
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Volunteer Paid Time Off (VPTO)
• Parental Leave