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Sr. Employee Relations Officer

Employer
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority
Location
Washington D.C
Closing date
Feb 3, 2022

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Industry
Delivery and Transportation
Function
Other
Hours
Full Time
Career Level
Experienced (Non-Manager)
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Job Details

The office of Labor and Employee Relations is in need of a Sr. Labor Relations Officer. The incumbent performs strategic and day-to-day employee relations activities that are designed to strengthen the employer-employee relationship with all Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) employees. The Senior Employee Relations Officer forges a productive working environment and achieves effective results that are grounded in respect for all parties, consistent with WMATA's business goals and objectives. As part of the job responsibility, the incumbent consults with human capital, senior staff, and others throughout the organization, routinely handles information that is highly sensitive and confidential, and exercises independent judgment and action.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education
  • Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or other applicable field.

Experience
  • Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in human resources to include employee relations program management, HR counseling, and/or dispute resolution.
  • Experience working in a unionized environment.


Certification/Licensure
  • None

Medical Group:

Ability to satisfactorily complete the medical examination for this job. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of this job either with or without reasonable accommodations.

SUMMARY:

The Senior Employee Relations Officer delivers strategic and professional Employee Relations and Workplace Violence technical/policy support, project and compliance program management. The incumbent, in conducting investigations of both routine and complex situations, addresses highly sensitive and confidential matters on a consistent basis. The incumbent provides guidance, counsel, coaching and training as proactive measures to minimize repetitive concerns and issues.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Conducts comprehensive investigations of varied workplace complaints and allegations; counsels employees and management regarding alleged acts of misconduct, workplace violence, poor performance, disclosure and disposition of arrests/convictions, etc.
  • Makes determinations regarding the validity of complaints and prepares reports with defensible outcomes;
  • Partners with employees and management to provide resolution, including developing and promoting effective training programs/modules (i.e., Civility In The Workplace, Conflict Resolution, etc.)
  • Works with management to ensure disciplinary and performance action plans are appropriately developed and communicated. Reviews all disciplinary actions and written communications, to include suspensions, demotions, and terminations.
  • Partners with all HR offices, the Office of Labor (LABR), the Office of Equal Employee Opportunity (OEEO), the Office of General Counsel (COUN) and the Office of the Investigator General (OIG) administering appropriate investigative processes and recommending and coordinating disciplinary processes to ensure consistency and equitable treatment of all employees.
  • Maintains metrics of Office of Employee Relations (ER) activity, to include investigations, consultations, and exit interviews and analyzes trends by department and Authority to proactively address potential issues/areas of concern.
  • Responds to complex inquiries regarding policies and procedures; develops and implements processes and best practices which effectively address WMATA-wide business goals.


The essential duties listed are not intended to limit specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Nor is it intended to limit in any way the right of managers and supervisors to assign, direct and control the work of employees under their supervision.

Closing

WMATA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable federal law.

This posting is an announcement of a vacant position under recruitment. It is not intended to replace the official job description. Job descriptions are available upon confirmation of an interview.

Company

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority operates the second largest rail transit system and the fifth largest bus network in the United States. Safe, clean and reliable, "America's Transit System" transports more than a third of the federal government to work and millions of tourists to the landmarks in the Nation's Capital.

Metro has earned a worldwide reputation for security and architectural beauty. WMATA is clearly the employer of choice for over 10,000 area residents. The Authority was created in 1967 by an interstate compact to plan, develop, build, finance and operate a balanced regional transportation system in the National Capital area. Construction of the Metrorail system began in 1969. Four area bus systems were acquired in 1973. The first phase of Metrorail began operation in 1976. The final leg of the original 103-mile rail network was completed in early 2001. Metrorail now operates 83 stations. One line extension and three new stations are now under construction.

Metrorail and Metrobus serve a population of 3.4 million within a 1,500-square-mile area. The transit zone consists of the District of Columbia, the suburban Maryland counties of Montgomery and Prince George's and the Northern Virginia counties of Arlington, Fairfax and Loudoun and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax and Falls Church. Overall, about 40 percent of the region's residents commute to work on Metro.

Metro and the federal government are partners in transportation. Half of the 83 Metrorail stations serve federal facilities and 36 percent of the local federal workforce uses Metro. We are committed to being an integral part of the Washington metropolitan area by ensuring the best in safe, reliable, cost-effective and responsive transit services, by promoting regional mobility and by contributing toward the social, economic and environmental well-being of our community. Employees are Metro.; We are committed to providing a working environment that fosters a high standard of performance, recognition for contributions and innovations, mutual respect and a healthy quality of life.

We are committed to developing ourselves through technology, training and education. We recognize our diversity as a source of strength that enables us to attain individual and Authority goals. In addition to competitive salaries, Metro employees enjoy a number of attractive benefits. These benefits include paid time off in the form of vacations, holidays and sick leave; medical, dental, life insurances as well as long term disability. Retirement is planned for through a defined contribution plan and a deferred compensation plan. Alternative work schedules, teleworking and free transportation on Metrorail and Metrobus make for an great benefits package for WMATA employees.Jump to our website to apply online for current openings and save the link for future vacancies as they occur.http://content.wmata.com/jobs/employment_opportunities.cfm

 

 

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