Senior Labor Relations Advocate

We have an opening for a Labor Relations Advocate within the Staff Relations Division.  Under minimal direction this position will serve as professional administrative staff to Laboratory management in all aspects of staff relations; developing implementing and interpreting relevant policies procedures and programs as appropriate.  This individual will exercise independent judgment and discretion in determining objectives and approaches to assignments and will interact with managers supervisors employees and external agencies as appropriate.  This individual will represent the Laboratory in arbitration and unemployment insurance hearings. This position will report to the Staff Relations Division Manager in the Directors Office Directorate.

This position offers a hybrid schedule blending in-person and virtual presence. You will have the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week. 

You will

• Represent the Laboratory in both commercial and labor arbitration cases.
• Represent the Laboratory in unemployment insurance hearings.
• Counsel managers and supervisors on corrective action and other personnel issues.
• Conduct formal investigations on sexual harassment and discrimination complaints and other related issues.
• Respond to Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) and Civil Rights Department (CRD) complaints.
• Administer the internal employee complaint procedures and the grievance administration in collective bargaining agreements.
• Advise management on labor employment and privacy statutes and regulations
• Represent the Laboratory in Labor negotiations and contract administration.
• Develop and present training programs on labor relations and employment related matters.
• Implement Laboratory communication and educational programs on designated topics e.g. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Return to Work.
• Develop and recommend policy and procedures in conjunction with other subject matter experts and the Office of General Counsel.
• Coordinate with Office of General Counsel attorneys and legal staff - Perform all assignments in accordance with ES&H security and business practice requirements and policies.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications :

• Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship. 
• Juris Doctorate (JD) or Graduate Degree in labor and industrial relations or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Extensive working and practical knowledge of theory practices and methods related to employee/labor relations.
• Ability to conduct internal Investigations into employment labor and discrimination complaints and concerns.
• Thorough knowledge of labor and related laws and regulations and extensive experience relating management philosophy to labor relations and management practices.
• Extensive experience in presenting cases at hearings i.e. arbitration and unfair labor practice hearings. 
• Demonstrated background in labor relations specifically collective bargaining.
• Experience working independently with a minimum of supervision.
• Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills flexibility and experience working as a team player.
• Demonstrated ability to make presentations and conduct training classes.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with all levels of management within internal organizations and other agencies as necessary.

Additional Information :

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Position Information

This is a Career Indefinite position open to Lab employees and external candidates.

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• 401(k)
• Relocation Assistance
• Education Reimbursement Program
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  Remote Work :

  No

  Employment Type :

  Full-time