Labor Relations Specialists
Resolve disputes between workers and managers, negotiate collective bargaining agreements, or coordinate grievance procedures to handle employee complaints.
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Salary Information
Labor Relations Specialists: $93,500 (median) per year.
Starting salary (10th percentile).
Required expreience: Varies by Company
Data source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
Daily Tasks & Responsibilities
| Task Description | Category |
|---|---|
| Advise others on human resources topics. | General |
| Negotiate agreements to resolve disputes. | General |
| Arrange collective bargaining agreements. | General |
| Prepare regulatory or compliance documentation. | General |
| Organize special events. | General |
| Measure effectiveness of business strategies or practices. | General |
| Establish organizational guidelines or policies. | General |
| Collect evidence for legal proceedings. | General |
| Testify at legal or legislative proceedings. | General |
| Evaluate personnel practices to ensure adherence to regulations. | Analysis |
| Assess risks to business operations. | Analysis |
| Present business-related information to audiences. | Communication |
| Establish business management methods. | Management |
| Train personnel on managerial topics. | Management |
| Update knowledge of legal or regulatory environments. | Maintenance |
Technology Requirements
| Technology | Description |
|---|---|
| Microsoft Excel | Spreadsheet software |
| Microsoft Office software | Office suite software |
| Microsoft Outlook | Electronic mail software |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Presentation software |
| Microsoft Word | Word processing software |
| Kubernetes | Application server software |
| Microsoft SharePoint | Document management software |
| Oracle PeopleSoft | Enterprise resource planning ERP software |
| Oracle HRIS | Human resources software |
| Internet Grievance System IGS | Human resources software |
| LaborSoft LaborForce Arbitration/Appeals Manager module | Human resources software |
| LaborSoft LaborForce Discipline Manager module | Human resources software |
| LaborSoft LaborForce EEO Claims Manager module | Human resources software |
| LaborSoft LaborForce Grievance Manager module | Human resources software |
| LaborSoft LaborForce Incident Tracking module | Human resources software |
| LaborSoft LaborForce Personnel Manager module | Human resources software |
| LaborSoft LaborForce Reporting/Dashboard Manager module | Human resources software |
| Micropact entellitrak Labor Relations Edition | Human resources software |
| Word processing software | Word processing software |
| ServiceNow | Data base user interface and query software |
| Microsoft Access | Data base user interface and query software |
Relevant Certifications
Industry certifications that may be valuable for this career role:
| Certification | Issuing Organization | Practice Test |
|---|---|---|
| Certified Contract Management Associate | National Contract Management Association | Not Available |
| Certified Employee Assistance Professional | International Employee Assistance Professionals Association | Not Available |
| Certified Federal Contracts Manager | National Contract Management Association | Not Available |
| Certified Outsourcing Professional - Outsourcing Governance | International Association of Outsourcing Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified Outsourcing Specialist- Foundation Principles | International Association of Outsourcing Professionals | Not Available |
| Certified Professional Contracts Manager | National Contract Management Association | Not Available |
| Professional in Human Resources - International | Human Resource Certification Institute | Not Available |
| Senior Professional in Human Resources - International | Human Resource Certification Institute | Not Available |