Assistant Labor Relations Manager

Locations One Misco Drive, Whitehall, MI, , US

Job Schedule Full time

Remote Work Schedule Availability? None

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• With the assistance of the Labor Relations Manager, administers the Labor Agreement by overseeing the consistent enforcement of work rules, practices and policies for the hourly union workforce.
• Investigates and resolves complaint/grievance activity.
• Reviews and/or prepares employment related documents related to grievances; work with managers/supervisors to collect documentation/data for responding to union information requests and producing reports.
• Conducts investigations in all potential discipline situations and with Labor Relations Manager, determines disciplinary action (if any).
• Assists with interpreting union contract language and provides answers for all Facilitators and Managers responsible for contract implementation. This includes Facilitators training and communication on contract “meaning/intent.”
• Fosters a positive and constructive relationship between the Company and the Union.
• Ensures compliance with contractual requirements to minimize financial responsibility due to contract violations including attendance and pay related issues.
• Assist with managing the Apprenticeship Program. This involves monitoring the program, employee progress, determination of rotation schedule and assignments, and reviews program content.
• Administer the grievance process, including classifying and recording grievances in the tracker, scheduling meetings, and managing timelines in all steps of the grievance process.
• Manage the electronic document system for all grievances, arbitrations, memorandums of understanding, etc.
• Investigate workplace issues/employee concerns raised through the Company’s compliance line, as well as internal problem resolution.
• Partner with the HR Leave coordinator, and the onsite medical department to resolve issues related to leaves of absence, including restrictions and accommodation requests.
• Assist with managing the 64-hour rule for the campus, including tracking waivers and updating monthly metrics.
• Complies with all Howmet EHS rules required for the work environment.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

• Fair and ethical
  --operates with unquestioned integrity; helps others adhere to rules and enforce them when necessary; evaluates difficult situations with impartiality
• Relationship and communication
  --trustworthy and confidential; engenders confidence from involved parties even when their perspectives differ; provides clarity; presents calmness; respects others; keeps others abreast of developments that could affect them; responsive
• Organization and structure
  --detail and follow through oriented; keeps accurate records; issues reports and rulings in a timely fashion; coordinates interventions and engagements as appropriate
• Analytical
  --asks good questions; able to sort fact from fiction; understands give and take both situationally and at enterprise level; reads people well
• Presence
  --honest and direct; influences through discernment; factual and no-nonsense yet approachable; looks for common ground and ways for everyone to prosper; listens well; sets tone for the interaction of others; decisive and ready with recommendations; capable to represent company
• Proactive
  --anticipates potential issues; provides information and counsel in advance; gives refreshers and reminders to ensure alignment and continuous operation
• Flexibility
  --manages time and energy well; makes decisions based on information available; handles a variety of situations in a day; switches between applications seamlessly; delivers according to varying key success measures; adapts well to changes in the business environment and spur of the moment needs

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a human resources role responsible for employee relations
• Must be able to be flexible with hours to cover shifts as needed
• Employees must be legally…