Clearance Jobs is hiring: Senior Labor Relations Advocate in Livermore

divh2Senior Labor Relations Advocate/h2pJoin us and make YOUR mark on the World! Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place. We are dedicated to fostering a culture that values individuals, talents, partnerships, ideas, experiences, and different perspectives, recognizing their importance to the continued success of the Laboratorys mission. Pay Range $160,680 - $196,752 This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting; pay will not be below any applicable local minimum wage. An employees position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, geographic location, performance, and business or organizational needs./ph3Job Description/h3pWe have an opening for a Senior Labor Relations Advocate within the Staff Relations Division. Under minimal direction, this position will serve as professional administrative staff to Laboratory management in all aspects of staff relations; developing, implementing, and interpreting relevant policies, procedures, and programs as appropriate. This individual will exercise independent judgment and discretion in determining objectives and approaches to assignments and will interact with managers, supervisors, employees, and external agencies as appropriate. This individual will represent the Laboratory in arbitration and unemployment insurance hearings. This position will report to the Staff Relations Division Manager in the Directors Office Directorate. This position offers a hybrid schedule, blending in-person and virtual presence. You will have the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week./ppYou will:/pulliRepresent the Laboratory in both commercial and labor arbitration cases./liliRepresent the Laboratory in unemployment insurance hearings./liliCounsel managers and supervisors on corrective action and other personnel issues./liliConduct formal investigations on sexual harassment and discrimination complaints and other related issues./liliRespond to Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) and Civil Rights Department (CRD) complaints./liliAdminister the internal employee complaint procedures and the grievance administration in collective bargaining agreements./liliAdvise management on labor, employment and privacy statutes and regulations/liliRepresent the Laboratory in Labor negotiations and contract administration./liliDevelop and present training programs on labor relations and employment related matters./liliImplement Laboratory communication and educational programs on designated topics, e.g., Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Return to Work./liliDevelop and recommend policy and procedures in conjunction with other subject matter experts and the Office of General Counsel./liliCoordinate with Office of General Counsel attorneys and legal staff - Perform all assignments in accordance with ESH, security, and business practice requirements and policies./liliPerform other tasks as assigned./li/ulh3Qualifications/h3ulliAbility to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance which requires U.S. citizenship./liliJuris Doctorate (JD) or Graduate Degree in labor and industrial relations or an equivalent combination of education and experience./liliExtensive working and practical knowledge of theory, practices, and methods related to employee/labor relations./liliAbility to conduct internal Investigations into employment, labor and discrimination complaints and concerns./liliThorough knowledge of labor and related laws and regulations and extensive experience relating management philosophy to labor relations and management practices./liliExtensive experience in presenting cases at hearings, i.e., arbitration and unfair labor practice hearings./liliDemonstrated background in labor relations - specifically collective bargaining./liliExperience working independently with a minimum of supervision./liliDemonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills, flexibility, and experience working as a team player./liliDemonstrated ability to make presentations and conduct training classes./liliDemonstrated ability to effectively interact with all levels of management within internal organizations and other agencies as necessary./li/ulh3Additional Information/h3pThis is a Career Indefinite position, open to Lab employees and external candidates. Included in 2025 Best Places to Work by Glassdoor! Flexible Benefits Package 401(k) Relocation Assistance Education Reimbursement Program Flexible schedules (*depending on project needs) Our values - visit https://www.llnl.gov/inclusion/our-values/ppThis position requires a Department of Energy (DOE) Q-level clearance. If you are selected, we will initiate a Federal background investigation to determine if you meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Also, all L or Q cleared employees are subject to random drug testing. Q-level clearance requires U.S. citizenship. External applicant(s) selected for this position must pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test. This includes testing for use of marijuana as Federal Law applies to us as a Federal Contractor. Per the Department of Energy (DOE), Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory must meet certain restrictions with the use and/or possession of mobile devices in Limited Areas. Depending on your job duties, you may be required to work in a Limited Area where you are not permitted to have a personal and/or laboratory mobile device in your possession. This includes, but not limited to cell phones, tablets, fitness devices, wireless headphones, and other Bluetooth/wireless enabled devices. If you use a medical device, which pairs with a mobile device, you must still follow the rules concerning the mobile device in individual sections within Limited Areas. Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities require separate approval. Hearing aids without wireless capabilities or wireless that has been disabled are allowed in Limited Areas, Secure Space and Transit/Buffer Space within buildings./ppWe are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to providing all with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status, age, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. Our goal is to create an accessible and inclusive experience for all candidates applying and interviewing at the Laboratory. If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or the recruiting process, please use our online form to submit a request. The California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) grants privacy rights to all California residents. The law also entitles job applicants, employees, and non-employee workers to be notified of what personal information LLNL collects and for what purpose. The Employee Privacy Notice can be accessed here./p/div