At UEI you will be part of a world class team that is working to innovate and revolutionize the meaning of 'wireless control'. Whether it's via chips, software licenses or turnkey products, we are continuing to reinvent how consumers interact with devices and services in their home.
Each day we make the connected home smarter, easier to connect and use, and more sustainable. We delight our Fortune 100 customers such as Comcast, Apple, Samsung, Google, Vivint and Daikin with ground breaking wireless technology solutions such as advanced, voice-enabled remote controls, cloud control solutions, extreme low power Bluetooth silicon with energy harvesting capabilities, smart thermostats and sensors and many other IoT solutions.
Position Summary
The Labor Relations Specialist is responsible for maintaining the company's SOX compliance by updating documentation and conducting testing. This role is also responsible for conducting general internal audits.
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**Responsibilities**:
The duties listed below are intended only as examples of the various types of work that you may be asked to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class. You may be asked to perform other duties as assigned from time to time.
- Advise management on labor contracts, worker grievances, and disciplinary procedure.
- Lead meetings between management and union representatives all levels
- Draft proposals and rules regulations and notice in advance laws changes coming.
- Ensure that human resources policies are consistent with union agreements and federal labor laws.
- Provide advice and guidance to management as needed during labor relations collective bargaining agreement negotiations.
- Oversee collective bargaining procedures, including drafting, reviewing, and modifying proposals, verifying legal aspects, and suggesting additional rules and regulations based on law.
- Coordinate with HR and other departments to create and sustain positive employee relations and facilitate effective communications between employees and management.
- Develop and coordinate improvement projects related to reducing absenteeism and turnover, and strength employee satisfaction.
- Present information briefings for management related to headcount and DL and IDL, multiple shifts and any information related.
Supervisory Responsibilities - List Teams/Groups
- Labor Relations Team
Qualifications - Knowledge & Experience
- Minimum 5-7 years of relevant labor relations experience.
- Experience in labor matters in manufacturing companies with labor union activity
- Advanced fluency in English speaking and writing.
- Knowledge of wages, collective bargaining, union dues, employee benefits, and overtime pay
- Team player and strong communication skills
- Listening skills to understand points made by employees and respond appropriately to issues.
- Analytical skills to understand labor laws and research, develop, interpret, and administer employment contracts
- Knowledge on Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) and National Workers' Housing Fund Institute (INFONAVIT), and Federal Conciliation and Labor Registry Center processes
- Experience in drafting proposals and rules or regulations to help to facilitate operational discipline.
- Strong technology skills, particularly advanced skills in Microsoft Excel.
Education, Licenses & Certification
- An undergraduate degree in law or administration /related field is required.sas
Universal Electronics Inc. (NASDAQ: UEIC) is the worldwide leader in universal control and sensing technologies for the smart home. Its broad portfolio of patents includes QuickSet® software that utilizes the world's most complete knowledge graph to detect and interact with thousands of entertainment and smart home devices. The company designs, develops, and manufactures innovative products that are used by the world's leading brands in the audio, video, subscription broadcasting, connected home, home energy management, and mobile device markets. UEI's many first-to-market innovations have helped transform the home entertainment control, home security, and home energy management and sensing industries.
Universal Electronics Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are proud of our diverse workforce and we believe having diverse teams that everyone brings their whole self to work everyday is key to all of our success. We welcome all people of different experiences, backgrounds, perspectives and abilities.