HR Specialist - Labor Relations - AvantGarde, LLC

AvantGarde, LLC (AG) seeks to engage a Senior Human Resources Specialist (Labor Relations) who supports the AG client at the United States Capitol Police (USCP), a Legislative Branch agency, in the Office of Human Resources providing analytical and advisory support related to labor relations. 

AG offers a comprehensive benefit package including a monthly commuter benefit as well as immediate 401k and medical enrollment.  This is a Full-time position, 40 hours per week, M-F, 3 days days of remote work, two day per week onsite at the USCP Fairchild Building in Southwest DC . 

The WORK

• Provides advisory services to Department Human Resource Specialists, Managers and other agency representatives on matters involving grievances, unfair labor practices and the interpretation and application of federal contract provisions.
• Analyzes problem situations and develops recommended courses of action which meet the needs of the Department while maintaining compliance with controlling statutes, regulations, policies and contractual requirements.
• Provides on-going administration of the master labor agreement and provides assistance to field facilities in negotiation of local agreements.
• Provides guidance to administer and execute the HR Labor Relations program including matters such as disciplinary actions, disputes, and investigations.
• Researches and drafts documents on the labor relations impacts of complex personnel actions, including transfers, hiring, separation agreements, memorandums of understanding, and performance management issues.
• Collaborate with other areas of human resources to ensure initiatives are handled in accordance with the corresponding policies and procedures.   
• Ensures compliance with labor regulations and provides technical input to develop new or revise existing HR rules, guidelines, and procedures.
• Communicates with contacts in a professional, empathetic, and sensitive manner.

The REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of 6 to 8 years of experience working in Federal Labor Relations including experience:
  • Providing advisory services to Human Resource Managers on matters involving employee discipline, grievances, and implementing regulations and applicable labor contract provisions.
  • Responding to grievances, unfair labor practice complaints, disciplinary decision appeals, and making presentations in third-party arbitration hearings.
  • On-going administration of the master labor agreement or participation in negotiation of master or local agreements.
• Knowledgeable in statutes, regulations, rules and contractual provisions which pertain to federal sector labor and employment law matters.
• Ability to collect, develop, analyze information, draw conclusions and make recommendations.
• Ability to conduct program analysis, research and provide advisory services associated with issues of moderate scope. 
• Ability to effectively communicate in writing, interpret written material, proofread, and edit written documentation.
• Demonstrated customer service skills.
• Ability to organize and present oral information.
• Ability to work independently.
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite products to include Microsoft SharePoint.
• Able to obtain a federal security clearance; active or recent federal security clearance preferred.

The CLIENT
The United States Capitol Police has been an AG client since FY14, supporting the offices of HR, Security, OIS and the Chief Administrative Officer.

USCP is a fast-paced agency with a unique mission and challenges. USCP is in the Legislative Branch of the Federal Government. As such, it has an operating style different than most Executive Branch agencies. The Capitol Police is a lean organization with high priorities. Suitable candidates must be able to work at an optimal level in support of achieving the goals of the organization.

The COMPANY
To learn more about AG click here: https://www.avantgarde4usa.com/about/

Since its establishment in 2011, AG has executed 110+ federal contracts as Prime Contractor. For nearly a decade, we have provided extensive expert support to clients in the areas of human capital strategy, organizational transformation, workforce planning, workload assessment, talent management, training, and other areas of human capital management and organizational development. AG’s list of federal clients includes: the U.S. Departments of Justice, Transportation, Treasury, Agriculture, and Commerce, and Defense (Army, Navy, and National Guard) as well as the U.S. House of Representatives, Architect of the Capitol, the National Science Foundation, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the Corporation for National and Community Service, to name a few.

AG’s core competencies bring together solutions that address the holistic needs of our clients in four key areas: People, Process, Strategy, and Technology. Our consulting solutions and service offerings extend across four distinct areas: Human Capital Management, Organizational Development, Business Operations Support, and Information Technology. We offer a comprehensive scope of services that are specifically designed to enhance organizational efficiency, effectiveness, and adaptability.

When you consider joining AG learn about our Culture  click here : https://www.avantgarde4usa.com/careers/culture/

The LAW
As an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, AvantGarde LLC makes all recruitment and employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including gender and transgender status), national origin, disability status, marital status, veteran status, registered domestic partner or civilian union status, medical condition, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state and local laws. AvantGarde hires and promotes individuals solely on the basis of their qualifications for the job to be filled.