Labor Relations Representative Cover Letter

In response to your job posting for labor relations representative, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for support to the Labor Relations Managers in connection with labor negotiations and responses to organizing and.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Proficiency with Microsoft suites, especially Microsoft Excel
• Demonstrated experience with applicable human resources related federal regulations
• Alignment, interest-based, enterprise-oriented
• Effective at developing and maintaining relationships
• Strong organizational skills such as the orderly organization of work, the correct identification of priorities, efficient and effective time management, the completion of a satisfactory amount of work in a correct and timely manner, while working in a very adversarial, contentious and stressful environment
• Strong skill to communicate correctly, both verbally and in writing, in a clear, concise and effective manner
• Skill to communicate information in an effective manner so as to be persuasive during cases involving a hearing, investigation or meeting related to a union contract grievance, University policy complaint, PERB unfair labor practice charge, or DFEH/EEOC charge of discrimination, or during settlement negotiations to resolve cases
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office to include Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and Power Point

I would like to submit my application for the labor relations representative opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for labor relations expertise and consultation to management throughout the Southern California Region and to Program Office on a wide range of complex and sensitive labor relations issues.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Kronos experience would be considered an asset
• Experience with labor law and regulations, arbitration case preparation and presentation preferred
• A highly motivated self-starter with strong and persuasive verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in current, professional-level human resources practices and procedures
• Able to analyze detailed information, make sound decisions
• Able to communicate technical information in a clear and concise manner, both verbally and in writing
• Customer-focused and able to partner with a diverse client base
• Able to thrive in an organization that maintains a fast pace with a competing priorities

In response to your job posting for labor relations representative, I am including this letter and my resume for your review.

In the previous role, I was responsible for labor relations expertise and consultation to management throughout the Northern California Region on a wide range of complex and sensitive labor relations issues.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Preferred database management skills
• Working knowledge of practices related to administering a collective bargaining agreement
• Track and report on metrics and measurements for HR/LR functions and provide data to management
• Provide supervisors with tools they need to be successful in their jobs and in engaging their workforce
• Conduct personnel investigations for all payrolls
• Manage the Employee Rewards Program, Substance Abuse Program and Performance Management Programs
• Thorough knowledge of federal and state statutes and labor laws
• Passion for working with and engaging employees across all levels

I would like to submit my application for the labor relations representative opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In my previous role, I was responsible for closed session briefings to the Board of Education and the Superintendent’s cabinet regarding labor relations and negotiations.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Section Manager and/or Group Manager job-related experience
• Comfortable working in either an Office or Field environment
• Adapts to change and stress in the work environment and manages competing demands while maintaining high performance levels
• Experience working with union in manufacturing environment with daily interactions with union staff, hourly employees and leadership
• Experience in Operations with responsibilities for the ownership of processes and/or leading of people
• Public sector, higher education labor and employee relations experience
• Experience in Operations leadership, Labor Relations, or Human Resources
• Strong understanding of HR Information Systems, federal and state employment laws

I am excited to be applying for the position of labor relations representative. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for advice and counsel to managers and team leaders concerning employee and labor relations matters, including advising on employee coaching, performance improvement plans, grievance and dispute resolution, labor relations best practices, contract negotiations, corrective actions, and terminations to mitigate risk and minimize third party intervention.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Working knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and SharePoint
• HRIS applications, including reporting and data entry
• Proven organizational skills such as the orderly organization of work, the correct identification of priorities, efficient and effective time management, the completion of a satisfactory amount of work in a correct and timely manner, while working in a very adversarial, contentious and stressful environment
• Possess advanced knowledge of labor/employment law and the principles and techniques of labor negotiations
• Possess advanced knowledge of applicable state and federal laws and court decisions regarding employment related matters
• Advanced level skills necessary to bargain and represent the university's interests effectively
• Demonstrated competency and commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion
• Labor and Employment Laws