Labor Relations Associate

The Labor Relations Associate provides day-to-day administration and interpretation of site-specific collective bargaining agreements through consultations, grievances and resolution of labor-management issues. The role is located in Lake Buena Vista, FL and will report to a Sr Manager, Labor Relations.

Responsibilities

• Foster an inclusive working environment that promotes authenticity and diversity of thought.
• Serve as a primary daily contact for operations leadership and partners regarding labor relations issues and concerns for assigned area/contract.
• Advise operations leaders and HR partners on how to identify, investigate and determine outcomes for employee performance and conduct issues.
• Facilitate ongoing communication and working relationships with union representatives to resolve issues/concerns at the appropriate level.
• Advocate the Company position during the grievance process in order to achieve the Company’s business and strategic objectives.
• Prepare and process the completion of:
  • Settlement agreements
  • Personnel record updates
  • Union information requests
• Support the administrative functions of negotiations.
• Responsible for timely and accurate archiving of work via a case management system.
• Perform other job-related duties as requested.

Basic Qualifications:

• 6 months - 2 years of professional experience; preferably in Labor Relations, Human Resources, or equivalent.
• Basic understanding or aptitude to learn all aspects of labor and employment laws including, but not limited to NLRA, Title VII, EEO, ADA, and FMLA; and, associated employment laws.
• Ability to communication with different audiences and represent the Company in a professional manner.
• Ability to multi-task and balance numerous priorities in a fast paced, deadline oriented environment.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products and willingness to learn new systems.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferably in field of Industrial Labor Relations, Labor Law or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bilingual

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