The Work:

The SCA & Labor Relations Specialist provides operational support in the areas of SCA compliance and labor relations, working closely with senior HR management in supporting company goals and objectives. This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Services Contract Act (SCA) and supporting collective bargaining agreement requirements. The SCA & Labor Relations Specialist also supports key HR functional areas, including employee relations, employee life cycle management, retention and engagement strategies, and employment law compliance. All duties and responsibilities performed in accordance with the Core Values of Cayuse.

Key Responsibilities:

• Service Contract Act (SCA) & Compliance
  • Ensure full compliance with the Service Contract Act (SCA) regarding wages, benefits, and labor classification.
  • Administer and apply wage determinations to employee compensation, including assisting Benefits & Leave Manager in tracking fringe benefits and health & welfare.
  • Maintain accurate records for auditing purposes, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws.
  • Collaborate with payroll to ensure accurate, compliant, and timely pay for employees covered by SCA.
  • Provide guidance and training to managers and internal stakeholders on SCA requirements.
• Union and Labor Relations
  • Interpret and apply collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) to daily operations.
  • Advises and trains program management and other stakeholders on routine and complex labor relations matters, including questions of contractual compliance, concerns related to performance issues and disciplinary actions involving union employees recommending appropriate course of action.
  • Assist in managing grievance procedures, conducting investigations and representing the company in resolving employee complaints.
  • Foster positive labor-management relations and maintain compliance with union agreements.
  • Assist in labor negotiation preparation and contract interpretation.
• Maintains HRIS systems including:
  • Create and maintain employee records
  • Reconcile/validate data entry to ensure data integrity/accuracy.
  • Create/support routine reporting requests for shareholders when requested
  • Recommend new processes to increase efficiency
• Collaborate with HR Director in developing department goals, objectives and systems to enhance operational effectiveness.
• Acts as a SME on company HR policies, procedures, programs, and laws; Partners with senior HR leadership to communicate HR policies, procedures, programs, and laws.
• Partner with HR Director and contribute to the development and review of Human Resource policies to ensure organizational effectiveness and compliance.
• Manage and efficiently execute multiple HR projects concurrently, tracking deadlines, dependencies, and deliverables to ensure high-quality outcomes across client engagements.
• Responsible for submission of required reports, including government mandated employee notices
• Recommends changes in benefits offered, especially new benefits aimed at employee satisfaction and retention.
• Manage employee relations issues be conducting assessments, recommending resolutions, and ensuring consistent application of company policies.
• Participates in the conduct of investigations when employee complaints or concerns are brought forth
• Advises managers and supervisors about the steps in the progressive discipline process. Provides guidance to managers on employment issues. Reviews disciplinary actions including counseling, disciplinary, and performance improvement actions.
• Recommends employee relations practices necessary to promote a high level of employee morale and motivation
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications – Here’s What You Need:

• Preferred bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, Organizational Development or similar field or eight (8) years of applicable government contracting experience in Human Resources
• No less than 6 years of Human Resources experience in government contracting environments, specifically specializing in Service Contract Act compliance.
• Labor Relations experience - experience working in a unionized environment and with union avoidance campaigns.
• PHR, SPHR or other HR certification, preferred
• Two years’ experience performing HR functions in a multi-company environment, preferred
• Proficient with HRIS systems, Jamis preferred
• Proficient at Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with recruiting practices; and application & tracking systems
• Must be able to pass a background check. May require additional background checks as required by projects and/or clients at any time during employment.

Minimum Skills:

• Ability to have and listen to difficult conversations
• Ability to communicate well with others, both orally and in writing, using technical and non-technical language
• Ability and willingness to quickly learn and put to use new skills and knowledge brought about by rapidly changing information and/or technology
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Excellent critical thinking, evaluation, and analytical skills
• Ability to resolve conflicts
• Skill in managing multiple priorities and tasks concurrently to meet deadlines while establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with others
• Ability to maintain a positive work environment
• Requires personal initiative, persistence and the ability to work with little or no supervision

Our Commitment to you / overview of benefits:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance; Wellness Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Healthcare, Dependent Care, Commuter)
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability options
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance (Company Provided)
• Voluntary Life and AD&D options
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with matching after one year
• Paid Time Off

Reports to: Director of Human Resources

Working Conditions:

• Professional remote office environment
• Must be physically and mentally able to perform duties extended periods of time.
• Ability to use a computer and other office productivity tools with sufficient speed to meet the demands of this position.
• Must be able to establish a productive and professional workspace.
• Must be able to sit for long periods of time looking at computer screen.
• May be asked to work varying work schedules and/or extended hours to meet business needs and project deadlines.
• May be asked to travel for business or professional development purposes.
• May be asked to work hours outside of normal business hours.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Cayuse is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, skills, and abilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment in accordance with any applicable federal, state, or local law.