Labor Relations Consultant, Sr/Staff

Job Description

The Labor Relations Consultant builds relationships, solves problems, and helps drive positive change within our organization. This role focuses on consulting and advising the business across the organization, creating a strong relationship with local union leadership, and collaborating with all parties to solve issues and provide clarity on items related to the workforce working under a collectively bargained agreement.

Please note, this position is posted as a job family and may be filled at either a Labor Relations Consultant, Sr (Level 5) or Labor Relations Consultant, Staff (Level 6). People who demonstrate advanced skills in terms of work experience, education and certifications may be eligible for the advanced grade.

Specific Position Duties & Responsibilities

• Consult and provide direction to the business to effectively administer labor relations for covered employees (first point of contact for all business leaders regarding labor questions and concerns)

• Direct personnel on required collective bargaining changes, support management, and employees with understanding the applicability of rules

• Interpret collective bargaining agreements, participate in grievance discussions, facilitate advice, and participate (direct) others on problem solving and contract negotiations

• Foster and maintain the key relationship with the IBEW leadership and representatives

• Act as a subject matter expert, advisor, strategist, and program execution leader on key labor imperatives, specific to the National Labor Relations Act, decisions made by the National Labor Relations Board, and other key labor laws.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state and local regulations concerning employment law and company policies

• Assist with coordinating and facilitating training and education sessions across the organization, with both covered and management personnel

• Administration of the job posting process for Nicor Gas positions covered by the labor agreement between Nicor Gas and IBEW Local 19 (including job postings, job awards, job selection processes, right of selectin process, lateral transfer process, reassignment of position number, and seniority issues

• Administration of the following duties including but not limited to:

o Union dues

o Code 65

o Monthly reports to union leadership and company leadership

o Scheduling and tracking of the grievance and arbitration process

o Updating the department Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s)

Job Experience and Education

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field OR a minimum of four years related work experience in lieu of degree

• Minimum of three years of Human Resource and/or Labor Relations experience

• Exposure and experience working with employees covered under a collectively bargained agreement

• General knowledge of Nicor Gas polices, processes, and technical systems

Necessary Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

• Possess leadership and teamwork skills to influence all levels of management

• Ability to collaborate with all levels of management on policy and strategic issues to achieve the desired business results

• Superior communication and organizational skills

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize activities/tasks, and meet deadlines

• Ability to accurately collect, organize, monitor, and analyze data

• Have intimate knowledge of the Collective Bargaining Agreement

• Excellent with MS Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook, Access)

About Southern Company Gas

Southern Company Gas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Atlanta-based Southern Company (NYSE:SO), America’s premier energy company. Southern Company Gas serves approximately 4.2 million natural gas utility customers through its regulated distribution companies in four states and approximately 600,000 retail customers through its companies that market natural gas. Other nonutility businesses include investments in interstate pipelines and ownership and operation of natural gas storage facilities. For more information, visit southerncompanygas.com .

Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million residential and commercial customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network, and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience, and sustainability, we are taking action to meet our customers’ and communities’ needs while advancing our commitment to net zero emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.

Southern Company is an equal opportunity employer where an applicant's qualifications are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Job Identification: 7581

Job Category: Human Resources

Job Schedule: Full time

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