Labor Relations Specialist Cover Letter

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

Previously, I was responsible for guidance and assistance to all levels of Management in employee and labor relations matters including negotiation strategies, labor contract interpretation, grievance handling, work performance problems, employment action and Human Resource Policies.

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:

• Knowledge of labor law and regulations, arbitration case preparation and presentation is preferred
• Demonstrates proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, reporting analysis and automated systems
• Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
• Experienced with both represented and non-represented operations
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational dynamics, employee and union relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws
• Leads information consolidation and the analysis of
• Leads multiple projects/initiatives from inception to completion
• Knowledge of Puerto Rico employment law strongly preferred

Please consider me for the labor relations specialist opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for advice and counsel to supervisors, managers, department directors and executives on labor relations and collective bargaining issues.

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:

• Formulation or interpretations of labor policy
• Impact of the decisions on financial or operational performance
• Authority to analyze/recommend changes to policy, practices, or business objectives
• Authority to hire or fire employees or alter their terms and conditions of employment
• Authority to direct the work of other employees
• Other projectes as assigned by the Director, Labor Relations
• Proficient knowledge of Labor Laws
• Willingness to speak in front of groups

Please consider me for the labor relations specialist opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In the previous role, I was responsible for consultation on a broad range of human resources management and labor relations inquiries related to policies, procedures, compliance, and collective bargaining agreements including the interpretation of agreements and human resources policies.

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

• Proficiency with databases and search engines, Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent planning, organizational, and analytical/problem solving skills
• Strong initiative to achieve high standards/results
• Strong understanding of finance and related modeling
• Strong understanding of health and retirement benefit plans
• Labor experience
• District Human Resource Coordinator
• Operations, Labor Planning and Labor Cost Management

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the labor relations specialist position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for knowledge, guidance and interpretation on multiple collective bargaining agreements and labor relations issues.

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

• Professional Human Resources certification and/or local HR association membership
• Work closely with HR and Labor Relations in representing the Company to ensure consistency in process, policy and procedure application of the labor agreements local agreements and practices
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with union representatives and employees
• Coordinate employee communications to keep employees informed regarding changes in work rules and policies
• Share appropriate learning of employee and labor relations processes within the team to improve the overall knowledge
• Experience with contract administration and interpretation, investigations and grievance handling and problem resolution
• Experience working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, meeting aggressive deadlines and maintaining the flexibility to work on multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
• Admission to Massachusetts bar is preferred

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the labor relations specialist position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for strategic support for labor challenges including union organizing, labor disruptions, collective bargaining, global union influence and others.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Management/supervisory experience strongly preferred
• Experience with labor relations and collective bargaining agreements preferred
• Professional in Human Resources or Senior Professional in Human Resources (PHR/SPHR) certification by the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI) preferred
• Familiarity with Swedish labor law and collective agreements
• General understanding of the various HR functions
• Demonstrated work experience in the railroad or transportation industry
• Demonstrated work experience in labor negotiations
• Demonstrated interpersonal communications skills across departments