SEIU Local 1 has been on the forefront of building power for low-wage workers and fighting in larger struggles for social justice on issues such as health care, immigration reform as well as racial and environmental justice.  We are now hiring a Grievance Representative to work in our Chicago Office.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage and execute the steps of the grievance process.
• Support and execute all aspects of grievance, Labor Board and other hearings as needed.
• Effectively support the preparation and execution of arbitration, and fully argue cases before an arbitration panel.
• Support contract negotiations as necessary.
• Perform strike support, including organizing community support, helping pressure employers, back to work assignments.
• Train, recruit and develop stewards in all matters regarding grievance handling and representational issues.·
• Support the union’s Member Resource Center when necessary.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

• Knowledge and understanding of collective bargaining and Human Resources issues.
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Relations, Human Resources, Economics or equivalent experience in the labor movement.
• Demonstrated ability to apply labor law and employment policies, practices and procedures.
• Sound interpersonal and communication skills appropriate to providing a quality member experience.
• Skill to cultivate respectful relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to manage and prioritize work, subject to dynamic deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to assess information and evidence, and decide on appropriate course of action
• Excellent writing skills for business communications and arbitration briefs.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work long, irregular hours, including occasional weekends.
• Fluency in Spanish is a plus.

SALARY & BENEFITS

• Salary is competitive and negotiable.
• Full benefits package including employer-paid health insurance, dental, vision & prescription insurance.
• Additional benefits include a traditional defined benefit pension plan, paid vacation, as well as tuition reimbursement and other benefits.

To apply submit resume and cover letter.