Labor Relations Specialist Resume
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Charles Bloomberg
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Seasoned Labor Relations Specialist with extensive experience in labor contract negotiations, conflict resolution, and policy development. Proven track record of driving employee satisfaction and compliance with labor laws.
PROFESSIONAL Experience
Labor Relations Specialist | Company A
February 2020 — Present, Boston, USA
• Negotiated over 20 collective bargaining agreements, achieving a 95% ratification rate and reducing labor disputes by 30%.
• Developed comprehensive training programs for management, reaching 500+ employees, which increased understanding of labor laws and policies by 40%.
• Implemented new grievance handling protocols, reducing resolution time from 30 days to 10 days and saving the company $100,000 annually.
• Analyzed and resolved over 200 labor disputes using mediation and arbitration techniques, maintaining a 90% resolution rate.
• Collaborated with HR to revise and enforce workplace policies, ensuring compliance with federal and state labor regulations and reducing policy violations by 15%.
• Developed comprehensive training programs for management, reaching 500+ employees, which increased understanding of labor laws and policies by 40%.
• Implemented new grievance handling protocols, reducing resolution time from 30 days to 10 days and saving the company $100,000 annually.
• Analyzed and resolved over 200 labor disputes using mediation and arbitration techniques, maintaining a 90% resolution rate.
• Collaborated with HR to revise and enforce workplace policies, ensuring compliance with federal and state labor regulations and reducing policy violations by 15%.
Labor Relations Consultant | Company B
June 2016 — January 2020, Chicago, USA
• Led the negotiation process for 15 labor contracts, achieving agreements that met both employee and company needs while maintaining operational efficiency.
• Facilitated workshops on labor relations for 300+ managers, which enhanced their skills in conflict resolution and preventative measures, reducing grievances by 20%.
• Managed a team of 5 junior labor relations specialists, providing mentorship and support that improved team productivity by 25%.
• Conducted thorough research and analysis of labor market trends, influencing policy changes that aligned with industry standards and improved employee satisfaction.
• Facilitated workshops on labor relations for 300+ managers, which enhanced their skills in conflict resolution and preventative measures, reducing grievances by 20%.
• Managed a team of 5 junior labor relations specialists, providing mentorship and support that improved team productivity by 25%.
• Conducted thorough research and analysis of labor market trends, influencing policy changes that aligned with industry standards and improved employee satisfaction.
Employee Relations Specialist | Company C
April 2012 — May 2016, Newark, USA
• Resolved over 150 employee grievances annually, maintaining a resolution rate of 85% and increasing overall employee morale.
• Created and implemented a company-wide conflict resolution program, which led to a 50% reduction in workplace conflicts over three years.
• Collaborated with union representatives to revise labor contracts, resulting in a 10% improvement in employee retention rates.
• Created and implemented a company-wide conflict resolution program, which led to a 50% reduction in workplace conflicts over three years.
• Collaborated with union representatives to revise labor contracts, resulting in a 10% improvement in employee retention rates.
HR Coordinator | Company D
July 2009 — March 2012, Portland, USA
• Assisted in the administration of labor relations programs and procedures, ensuring compliance with labor laws and reducing legal risks by 15%.
• Conducted employee surveys to identify and address workplace issues, resulting in a 20% improvement in employee satisfaction scores.
• Implemented new onboarding processes, reducing the administrative workload by 30% and ensuring new hires were adequately trained on labor policies.
• Conducted employee surveys to identify and address workplace issues, resulting in a 20% improvement in employee satisfaction scores.
• Implemented new onboarding processes, reducing the administrative workload by 30% and ensuring new hires were adequately trained on labor policies.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Human Resources Management | University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
2009
Expert-Level Skills
Labor negotiations, Conflict resolution, Collective bargaining, Employee relations, Policy development, Mediation, Arbitration, HR strategies, Training and development, Compliance, Communication, Analytical skills, Team leadership