Senior Employee Labor Relations Representative (Hybrid including 2-3 days in office)

About the role

This position is based out of our Grand Rapids location. Occasional travel to our Detroit office will be required.

Responsibilities

• Mitigate risk through the consistent and equitable application of policies, procedures, collective bargaining agreements, federal and state employment laws and regulations.
• Utilize corporate and employee policies and procedures to resolve complex employee and management inquiries that arise as a result of daily work routines.
• Identify, analyze, and develop solutions to business problems.
• Congduct grievance and investigative interviews and draw logical conclusions of fact.
• Develop, research, and analyze information to support Human Resource policies and procedures.
• Interpret collective bargaining agreements as well as federal and state legislation.
• Administer activities related to Employee and Labor Relations programs, including Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), unemployment, litigation, retention, termination, turnover, union relations, grievance handling and severance issues.
• May assist in conducting difficult employee counseling sessions regarding EEO charges, Americans with Disabilities Act, performance, termination, and other topics.
• Maintain professional knowledge in area of expertise through conferences, professional publications and seminars.
• Partner with UAW to facilitate joint program activities.
• May assist in contract negotiations, preparation, execution, and implementation.
• May provide guidance to leaders and lower level employees.
• Aid in the development, maintenance, and production of monthly, quarterly, or annual reports as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Management or related area preferred.
• Five (5) years experience in Human Resources or related area.
• Experience in a union environment is highly desirable.
• Strong analytical, organizational, problem resolution, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable Human Resources laws (i.e., ERISA, FMLA, FLSA, OSHA, NLRA, etc.).