Labor Relations Specialist

Y-12 National Security Complex
tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Tennessee, Oak Ridge
Jan 15, 2025
Location:Oak Ridge, TN Job Title: Labor Relations Specialist Career Level From: Specialist Career Level To: Senior Specialist Organization: Y-12 Labor Relations (50122308) Job Specialty: Labor Relations What You'll Do Serves as Labor and Employee Relations interface with employees, union officials, peers in other departments and all levels of management personnel. Specifically responsible for: investigating potential employee misconduct and making recommendations for implementation of employee discipline; conducting terminations in for-cause situations; investigating alleged violations of the bargaining unit contract (grievances); implementation of resolutions for alleged violations of the bargaining unit contract including conducting formal grievance hearings and assisting in the preparation of arbitration cases; and interpretation and implementation of Human Resources (in particular Labor and Employee Relations) policies and procedures and multiple bargaining unit contracts. Participates in ad-hoc assignments of a highly complex nature involving Human Resources, Labor and Employee Relations, Benefit Plans, Payroll and Operations Management processes. Some travel will be required. What You Can Expect Meaningful work and unique opportunities to support missions vital to national and global security Top-notch, dedicated colleagues Generous pay and benefits with a stable organization Career advancement and professional development programs Work-life balance fostered through flexible work options and wellness initiatives Minimum Job Requirements Bachelor's degree with a minimum 5 years of relevant labor relations experience. OR Master's degree with a minimum 3 years of relevant experience. OR Thirteen or more years of education and/or relevant experience may be considered to satisfy educational and years-of-experience requirements for this posting. Knowledge of and experience administrating bargaining unit contracts is required. Must demonstrate a strong understanding of knowledge of labor and employment laws. Must have the capability of working independently and be able to interface effectively with all levels of employees, union leadership and management. Must have strong interpersonal skills; good organization and communication skills; and must have a demonstrated ability to handle sensitive, confidential information. Must also be able to learn quickly and function well in a fast-paced environment. Preferred Job Requirements Master's degree is preferred. Experience with Labor and Employee Relations in a DOE/NNSA environment is preferred. Why Y-12? You get #morethanajob. We encourage employees to achieve a healthy personal balance among home, work and the community. One of the ways we embrace work-life balance is by offering flexible work arrangements that provide alternatives to the traditional workweek, while still meeting business needs. Top talent and personal commitment mean more to our success than any other factors, so we reward our people with the kinds of benefits that make a positive difference in the quality of their lives. Benefits such as: medical plan, prescription drug plan, vision plan, dental plan, employer matched 401(k) savings plan, disability coverage, education reimbursement and many more. Want to stay healthy and fit but hate the cost of a gym membership? Take advantage of one of our onsite workout facilities and eat healthy in our onsite cafeterias. Much more than a workplace, at Y-12, you can build a career that lasts a lifetime. Notes The minimum education and experience for the lowest career level in the job posting range are listed under Minimum Job Requirements. Successful candidates hired into a higher career level than the minimum in the range must meet the requirements listed in the job leveling charts for the career level into which they are being hired. If a range of Career Levels is posted, i.e., Senior Associate to Senior Specialist, internal applicants already in one of the Career Levels would come across at their current Career Level. Internal applicants currently in a lower level Career Level would move to the lowest posted Career Level. Requires a Q clearance; however all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy Q clearance is required. This position may require entry into the Material Access Areas (MAA) and participation in the Human Reliability Program (10 C.F.R. Part 712), which requires successful competition of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation and may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination. This position may be categorized as a "designated position" identified by 10 C.F.R. Part 709, requiring successful completion of a DOE counterintelligence evaluation that may include a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination. CNS is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you may be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification. CNS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, disability or veteran status.