HR/Labor Relations Manager II

Position Overview
Under minimal supervision responsible for providing support in the functional areas of compensation, benefits, staffing, employee relations, equal employment opportunity (EEO) development, labor relations, and related areas ensuring adherence to organizational policies, procedures, and related government regulations for the DUF6 project. The specific work assignment may include duties or activities to support the organization in one or more of the following functional areas, in addition to other duties as assigned:
Functional:

• Offers advice and consultation to management, site supervisors and labor union representatives regarding labor relations and Human Resources policies, issues and concerns to maintain positive employee and labor management relations
• Counsels managers on all employment related matters, to include disciplinary actions for site staff
• Applies employment laws, regulations, and policies concerning EEO, Affirmative Action, American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and related business matters, and provides counsel and advice to subordinates and management in complying with these requirements
• Develops, administers, recommends, communicates and/or maintains satisfactory labor-management relations in accordance with applicable site Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), to include grievance and/or arbitration procedures, dispute resolutions, negotiation support, seniority, recall, overtime and vacation lists as required by the CBA
• Develops site staffing requirements, to include recruitment, hiring activities, and exit interviews in order to maintain required staffing levels
• Manages company benefit programs, such as paid time off, holidays, retirement plans, 401(k), and short-term disability (STD) and long-term disability (LTD) programs for site staff
• Manages Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) for site staff
• Maintains Service Contract Act (SCA) reporting requirements and coordinates with contracts and supply chain department to ensure compliance with wage determination
• Ensures compliance with Davis Bacon Act (DBA) contract requirements
• Implements compensation practices to include responsibilities with merit increases, classifications, position descriptions, or other compensation related activities
• Develops performance management process in conjunction with Human Resources Manager and advises managers and supervisors as appropriate
• Teams with the Environment, Safety & Health (ES&H) Manager and Compliance Officer to properly manage, administer, communicate, counsel and maintain the Workers’ Compensation Program for site staff
• Functions as the site’s Employer-Designated Representative for substance abuse testing
• Advises and counsels employees with regard to career development and opportunities

Competencies:

• Possesses strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with moderate attention-to-detail
• Administers advanced level written and verbal communication skills
• Possesses advanced PC skills to include Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), and Adobe Acrobat
• Conveys the ability to apply organizational practices, policies and procedures
• Maintains the judgment and discretion to properly discern and safeguard highly-sensitive information and documents, including company-proprietary information, and classified or otherwise sensitive national security information

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in human resources, labor and employment relations or business administration or equivalent
• 14+ years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required
• 6+ years of labor relations experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12) credential

Environment, Safety and Health Principles:

• Responsible for own safety and the safety of others
• Commitment to an accident and injury free workplace
• Acknowledge that people are fallible, and even the best make mistakes
• Anticipate and communicate error-likely situations and failed defenses
• Do not perform or permit an unsafe act
• Exercise responsibility and authority to stop an unsafe act
• Encourage and reinforce the safe behavior of others
• Make these commitments part of every day at work, home, and play