Labor Relations Representative 1, 2, or Senior

Requisition ID: 19367

 

Join us in building a better future for Arizona!

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

 

Why Work at SRP

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.

 

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

 

• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
• Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
• Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
• Short and long-term disability plans
• Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
• 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

 

Summary

Acts as the Human Resource liaison for all SRP employees. Provides counsel and interpretation on key federal, state and local laws. Assists in formulating, interpreting and administering SRP policies and guidelines. Participates in Union negotiation, Contract administration, Contract training, and preparation for grievances and arbitration.

What You'll Do

Advises management and employees on the interpretation and application of company policies, guidelines, procedures, union contracts, and federal, state, and local laws.  

Conducts investigations related to conduct, performance, and/or attendance reliability violations and/or alleged job discrimination, harassment, internal and external equity complaints, etc.

Provides recommendations for positive discipline as appropriate.  

Participates as a management representative in the grievance/arbitration procedure, union contract discussion and union contract negotiations. 

Prepares, counsels, and administers all separations of service. 

Partners with other HR departments in order to assist in resolving management and/or employee concerns. 

Maintains effective relationships with SRP leadership, employees and Union representatives to assist in problem resolution. Consults on strategic workforce initiatives.  

Provides training to SRP leadership and employees on HR policies, guidelines and procedures. 

Drafts responses to external charges or inquires for legal review (EEOC/OFCCP).

Recommends and assists in the development of HR policies, guidelines and procedures relating to the employee relations and labor relations function. 

What It Takes To Succeed

• Preference given to those with 3+ years Employee and Labor Relations experience in the Utility industry.
• Experience creating presentations (PowerPoint) and presenting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills  
• Understanding and working knowledge of employment law
• Negotiating skills
• SHRM/PHR preferred.

Experience

• For a Level 1 (Associate), a minimum of no previous years of experience to two years related experience is required (if no degree, four-six years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience totaling four-six years).

• For a Level 2 (Journey), a minimum of two years of experience to four years related experience