Labor Relations Representative

Labor Relations Representative MTA Metro-North Railroad, an organization with a vital role in the economy of New York State and Connecticut, is a subsidiary agency of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), the largest such authority in the United States. Metro-North is a dynamic organization with a strong focus on customer service, safety, new technologies, and service expansion. With a staff of approximately 5,900 people, Metro-North serves more than one million customers per week over 384 miles of rail that link historic Grand Central Terminal (GCT) in New York City and 120 stations in New York State and Connecticut. Metro-North rewards employee resourcefulness, encourages innovation and offers excellent job opportunities in a challenging and diverse environment.

POSITION OBJECTIVE
Assist in the administration of labor agreements to protect the Company's financial interests and prevent labor disputes. Provide interpretation and application of labor agreements in support of department and Metro-North corporate goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES Arrange, attend and participate in monthly conferences with union representatives to discuss grievance and discipline appeals; review claims, grievances and discipline transcripts to discuss at meeting; prepare letters of decision to Union General Chairman. Answer telephone inquiries and written requests from line management regarding the application or interpretation of labor agreements. Respond to correspondence from outside agencies, and employees. Prepare briefs, review discipline and grievance records for arbitration. Act as Company advocate at arbitration hearings. Meet with supervisors and managers of other departments to discuss labor issues and implications and application of various rules of the agreements. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS Working knowledge of federal and state employment labor laws. Working knowledge of mediation techniques. Familiarity with the interpretation and application of FMLA and ADA. Strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills. Must have excellent writing skills. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with all levels in the Company and external contacts. Working knowledge of collective bargaining agreements, arbitration procedures and the ability to analyze issues and apply the agreements to those issues. Must be able to conform to specific time limitations and deadlines. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite and/or comparable applications.PREFERRED QUALIFICATION
Familiarity with Metro-North Collective Bargaining Agreements. REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Relations or related field. Minimum two (2) year of experience in Labor Relations, Labor Contract administration including grievance handling and the presentation of arbitration cases. A Law Degree or Master's Degree in related field may be substituted for experience. PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE Law Degree or related major. We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. Note: Applications received after the application deadline may not be considered. If interested, please apply online at

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MTA Metro-North Railroad is an Equal Opportunity Employer