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Employee Relations Representative

Pittsburgh Regional Transit

Pittsburgh, PA

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JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$78,300–$117,400 Per Year
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Administrative Management, Communication Skills, Contract Negotiation, Contract Requirements, Employee Relations, High School Diploma, Human Resources, Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, Interpersonal Skills, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Windows Operating System, Microsoft Word, Negotiation Skills, PeopleSoft HRMS (Human Resource Management System), Staff Training, Team Player, Training Program, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Pittsburgh, PA
POSTED
12 days ago
Pittsburgh Regional Transit is seeking an Employee Relations Representative to function as the Employee Relations/Human Resources representative of Port Authority of Allegheny County d/b/a Pittsburgh Regional Transit (PRT) for assigned divisions, within the scope of labor/employee relations matters. Advises management on labor agreement interpretation and administration. Directs investigations, conducts disciplinary and grievance hearings to ensure consistent, system-wide adherence and applications and represents PRT at the first step in the grievance procedure. Screens grievance cases for arbitration and enters into binding agreements with unions in dispute resolution. Develops and implement Employee Relations training programs; identifies, recommends, and assists in facilitating other training opportunities, as required. Serves as a member of the PRT's negotiating team to participate in contract negotiations with union representatives.

Essential Functions:

• Utilize PeopleSoft HRMS to perform the following: Enter, update, and maintain discipline, grievances, and terminations. • Function as the Human Resources Representative at the assigned divisions, expediting the resolutions of labor/employee relations matters as they arise day-to-day. Provides information on labor law and accepted labor relations practices. • Advise management on the administration of labor agreements and provides interpretations to ensure fulfillment of contractual obligations. Ensures adherence to company policies and procedures for proper and consistent application and compliance.

Job requirements include:

• High school diploma or GED. • Bachelor's degree in industrial/labor relations, human resources management or related field from an accredited college or university. Experience within labor relations/employee relations area may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis. • Minimum of five (5) years' experience in labor and employment law. No certifications or licenses required. • Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a unionized environment. • Knowledge of labor and employment laws. • Demonstrated ability in the use of Windows, Microsoft Word, and Excel. • Professional and effective oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. • Good organizational skills.

Preferred Attributes:

• Previous supervisory and/or leadership experience. • Oracle/PeopleSoft experience. • General Human Resource experience.

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Interested candidates should forward a cover letter (with salary requirements) and resume.

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Pittsburgh Regional Transit