Labor Relations Generalist

at  Chugach Electric Association

WHAT IS LABOR RELATIONS?

Labor relations refer to the relationship between employers and employees, particularly focusing on the negotiation, implementation, and enforcement of collective bargaining agreements. This field encompasses various aspects such as:

• Collective Bargaining: Negotiations between employers and a group of employees aimed at reaching agreements to regulate working conditions.
• Labor Unions: Organizations that represent workers in negotiations with employers.
• Dispute Resolution: Methods for resolving conflicts between employers and employees, including mediation and arbitration.
• Labor Laws: Regulations governing the rights and responsibilities of workers and employers.

SUMMARY

This position assists in executing labor relations strategies and providing guidance to the Human Resources (HR) department and business leaders in the negotiation, implementation, and day-to-day administration of each collective bargaining agreements (CBA’s). The position will be responsible for the administration of the Labor Relations (LR) Team.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Education
Bachelor’s degree in human resources, finance, industrial relations, business administration or related business field, required.
Experience
Five (5) years direct experience in labor relations, or related field, required. Experience must include labor contract administration, grievance procedures, contract negotiations, or experience supporting legal proceedings.
Substitution
Industrial/Labor Relations or related experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Chugach Electric Association is a member-owned cooperative, headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska’s largest city. Anchorage itself sits at the base of the Chugach Mountains. Chugach is pleased to provide reliable, affordable power to more than 92,000 members from Anchorage to the northern Kenai Peninsula, and from Whittier on Prince William Sound to Tyonek on the west side of Cook Inlet. We service over 113,000 locations with 3,782 miles of transmission and distribution lines. We have many services that make it easy to power homes and businesses with Chugach.
A little more about us: Chugach has been around for a long time, recently celebrating 75 years! We are a stable company, in a stable industry. And while we may have stability, we are modern, sustainable and forward-thinking to ensure that we provide reliable services for generations to come. We also pride ourselves on the longevity of our employees. We have several 20, 30 and 40 + year tenured employees who continue foster an inclusive, innovative corporate environment. Find your spark!
Chugach’s corporate vision:
Responsibly developing energy to build a clean, sustainable future for Alaska.
Chugach’s corporate mission:
We provide safe, reliable, and affordable electricity through superior service and sustainable practices, powering the lives of our members.
Chugach’s corporate values:
Guided by our values of safety, accountability, and sustainability, we are committed to serving our members, the community, and the Chugach team.

• Under the supervision Manager Labor Relations, review contracts and prepare initial summary and survey of contract provisions and other related research.
• Administer files and contracts, maintain data entry required to support automated summary.
• Provide bargaining support for contract negotiations, including costing work, attend bargaining, preparation of proposals, and draft agreements.
• Support Association Grievance and Arbitration Database, including coordination with all HRMs monthly to confirm data is current and prepare reports for leadership.
• Administer e-billing platform, including inputting new matters, reviewing invoices for compliance and communicate with outside vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Support budgeting activities, including independent coordination of monthly and quarterly accruals process.
• Schedule meetings and meeting arrangements.
• Participate in projects on behalf of the LR team and coordinate activities across departments and administer follow up requests.
• Compile information and data from various sources for specific departmental reports, and create reports, graphs, and data comparisons.
• Manage inbound and outbound correspondence and respond to inquiries that require specialized knowledge.
• Performs other duties as assigned.