Contracts Specialist/Sr. Contracts Specialist, Labor Relations, Universal Studios Hollywood - NBCUniversal

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• Triage, research and respond to inquiries from internal clients and union representatives regarding union contract compliance
• Assist with investigating, responding to and preparing for labor grievances & arbitrations, and independently handle union grievances, through pre-arbitration phase
• Execute and support union contract administration
• Support collective bargaining, including preparation, research, contract implementation and drafting
• Assist employment lawyers in gathering information for responses to employment legal demand letters, agency charges, and other legal and administrative matters
• Partner with human resources in connection with investigations and potential discipline regarding employee misconduct within parameters of union agreements
• Build relationships with human resources team members, operational managers, union representatives and attorneys
• Provide additional support to the Labor & Employment department, as assigned

Basic Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 2+ years for Contracts Specialist, or 4+ years for Sr. Contracts Specialist, of relevant professional experience and/or prior labor relations experience

Desired Characteristics

• Proficiency with web-based databases and Microsoft Office suite, including Excel & Power Point
• Experience drafting, negotiating, and working with contracts
• Ability to manage a high-volume and time-sensitive workload
• Superior oral and written communication, plus interpersonal, skills
• Ability to handle extremely sensitive and confidential information with discretion
• Excellent administrative skills and attention to detail, with high organization
• Ability to work independently with legal, business, and HR teams

This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the office a minimum of three days per week.

This position is eligible for company sponsored benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k), paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and a variety of other discounts and perks. Learn more about the benefits offered by NBCUniversal by visiting the Benefits page of the Careers website. Salary range: $60,000-$75,000 for Contracts Specialist / $75,000-$90,000 for Sr. Contracts Specialist.

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