HR Specialist (ER/LR) - Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration

Summary The Veterans Canteen Service (VCS), Central Office, located on the Jefferson Barracks VAMC campus in St. Louis, MO is seeking a Human Resources Specialist (Employee/Labor Relations). This candidate will serve as a key advisor on employee relations matters, ensuring the organization maintains positive and productive relationships with employees and labor unions. This position will work under the supervision of the Supervisory HR Specialist ER/LR. Responsibilities Duties of this position include, but are not limited to: Serve as a subject matter expert in handling employee relations issues including disciplinary actions, grievances, conflict resolution, and performance management. Provide technical guidance, information, and assistance to management on sensitive labor relations issues regarding employees in a variety of administrative and field occupations with substantial differences in working conditions and entitlement practices and policies. Explain rules and procedures to employees and management to help them understand rights and obligations while maintaining and encouraging objectivity and confidentiality. Advise managers and supervisors on appropriate disciplinary or corrective measures in response to various conduct and performance issues. Assist in the investigation of grievances, ULP charges, and union complaints in the pre-litigation stage for possible settlement or withdrawal. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Minimum of three (3) years of related experience in applying employee and labor relations principles, practices, and legal and regulatory requirements. Must be able to identify potential problems, and solutions, and have the skills to analyze a variety of conflicting or incomplete data. Ability to represent management in third-party proceedings and understanding of national collective bargaining agreements. Proficient in fact-finding, interviewing, and case management techniques for advising on and conducting investigations like AIB, DAB, and OAWP. Systems knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite. Proficient written and verbal communication skills. Ability to multitask and work effectively to meet deadlines with a willingness to shift priorities as needed. Education Additional Information