Employee Relations Specialist at Cummins Inc.

Req ID: 180001XP
Location: Lagos-Island, Lagos
Job Type: Experienced - Exempt / Office

Job Description

• Provides daily contract administration, employee relations, and training in the support of an organization’s labor relations programs. Leads contract negotiations preparation process. Develops a business partnership with the labor organization and company representatives.
• Administers and implements the organization's labor relations programs, policies and procedures; solves problems, manages conflicts and the grievance process, prepares for arbitration, and interprets labor contracts.
• Investigates unfair labor practices and other labor relations issues.
• Participates in the collective bargaining preparation process.
• Mediates workplace conflicts and prepares disciplinary actions, grievances and arbitration.
• Provides management and employees with direction on employment legislation matters.
• Understands business strategies and initiatives such as safety, security, and productivity to act as a resource for management and line human resources regarding labor relations.
• Coaches and mentors less experienced labor relations representatives.

Qualifications
Education, Licenses, Certifications:

• College, university, or equivalent degree in Human Resources, Business, or related field or equivalent experience required.

Experience:

• Intermediate level of relevant work experience required.

Skills:

• Labor Relations - Practices employee relations at sites where employees are represented by third parties; applies knowledge of labor law; negotiates, interprets and implements the language of collectively bargained agreements.
• Conducting An Investigation - Utilizes interpersonal skills, sound judgment and investigation tools/process to resolve reported violations of Cummins standards in a way that promotes our values and ethical principles; conducts effective interviews, and analyzes information; clearly articulates findings and recommendations verbally and in writing.
• Manages ambiguity - Operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear.
• Communicates effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Manages complexity - Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Manages conflict - Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.
• Decision quality - Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
• Persuades - Using compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others.
• Demonstrates self-awareness - Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.
• Self-development - Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channels.
• Instills trust - Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.