Labor Relations Analyst

GENERAL PURPOSE

Performs professional level work involved in the resolution of employee and labor disputes, complaints and grievances.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED

Works under the administrative direction of the Director of Human Resources.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serves as a member of the management bargaining team in negotiations with assigned bargaining units.

• Designs and coordinates research activities in preparation for negotiations.

• Analyzes union proposals and assists in developing management proposals.

• Provides staff support in preparation for complex or sensitive negotiations.

• Reviews and recommends changes to existing labor agreements.

• Drafts contract proposals.

• Reviews contract proposals and assesses effect on agency and statewide operations.

• Negotiates letters of agreement to amend existing collective bargaining agreements.

• Conducts negotiations wit union representatives.

• Responds to oral and written inquiries from managers and human resources staff about contract terms or interpretations based on established human resource and labor relations policy, practice and case law precedent.

• Analyzes and makes oral or written recommendations on problems identified with contract administration and other collective bargaining and human resource related issues.

• Investigates grievances and complaints to establish and verify facts.Identifies relevant contract provisions, procedures and precedents and applies them to grievances.

• Researches case law and other authorities to identify favorable and adverse precedents.

• Negotiates settlement of disputes, complaints and grievances with union representatives within parameters set by principals.

• Drafts letters of dispute and grievance resolution.

• Prepares for arbitration and hearings by conducting investigations, researching and analyzing arbitration case law and precedents.

• Develops case theory consistent with earlier grievance responses, labor contracts, state policy and relevant case law.

• Advocates the agency's position in arbitration and hearings.

• Develops, maintains and administers administrative instructions, rules, procedures and practices manuals.

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