Labor Relations Representative 4

Ampcus Inc. is a certified global provider of a broad range of Technology and Business consulting services. We are in search of a highly motivated candidate to join our talented Team.

Job Title: Labor Relations Representative 4

Location(s): San Francisco, CA
(Hybrid: Must work 4 days onsite)

Job Function Summary:
Involves establishing and maintaining satisfactory labor-management relations, including monitoring and ensuring adherence to contract provisions, participating in negotiating sessions, addressing grievances and questions of a specific group of union employees.

• An effective relationship builder who develops and establishes rapport and maintains mutually productive relationships and relates well to people from varied backgrounds and in different situations.
• An individual who is a capable decision maker who identifies and understands issues, problems, and opportunities while adjusting effectively in changing priorities, work processes, responsibilities, and environment.
• An individual who thrives in working in a fast-paced environment with competing requirements and deadlines.
• An experienced professional in current labor and employee relations trends and issues.
• An individual with excellent written, verbal, listening and interpersonal skills, and ability to learn quickly in fast-paced environment.

• The Labor and Employee Representative 4 provides labor and employee relations guidance to all levels within the organization, utilizing specialized labor and employee relations expertise within area of responsibility to resolve highly complex issues in creative and effective ways.
• Internal and external contacts often pertain to significant labor and employee relations programs and objectives.
• Normally receives little direction on assignments.
• Serves in a lead capacity, providing guidance to other professionals throughout the organization.
• The individual has independent responsibility for providing advice and consultation to managers on labor and employee relations matters and assessing risk related to those issues.
• The individual also leads local negotiations and represents University interests at system-wide level negotiations.
  • Conducts training.
  • Investigates and responds to grievances.
  • Promotes proactive management practices.
  • Administers and interprets collective bargaining agreements and University policies.

• Performance management.
• Corrective action and or discipline.
• Contract and policy interpretation and compliance.
• Compliance with local, state and federal employment and labor laws.
• Principles of sound personnel management.
• Negotiating local binding agreements and participating in systemwide negotiations and the grievance and complaint resolution procedures.

• Possesses advanced analytical skills to conduct analysis and develop recommendations, demonstrating organization and problem-solving skills.
• Has advanced knowledge of labor/employment law and the principles and techniques of labor negotiations.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge of the principles of advocacy in order to represent the organization in complex and sensitive dispute forums.
• Has advanced knowledge of applicable state and federal laws and court decisions regarding employment related matters.
• Possesses specialized knowledge within labor relations field.
• Demonstrates skills necessary to bargain and represent the organization's interests effectively.
• Demonstrates ability to lead and mentor other labor relations professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to handle extremely difficult or volatile situations/individuals effectively.

• Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Six year of experience in labor and employee relations or related field required.
• Public sector, higher education preferred.

Ampcus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veterans or individuals with disabilities.