Mediator | Workforce Relations Specialist

Mediator | Workforce Relations Specialist

• Part-time

ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Firm focusing on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry-leading practices. We help forward-thinking clients solve problems and improve operations.

ProSidian seeks a Workforce Relations Specialist in CONUS/OCONUS - Norfolk, VA to support an engagement for an agency within the United States Department of Commerce that focuses on the conditions of the oceans, major waterways, and the atmosphere. The ProSidian Engagement Team Members work to provide multi-functional mediation and/or arbitration services for conflict resolution among personnel in various offices and platforms of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Workforce Relations Specialist Candidates shall work to support requirements for Program Support and provide mediation for conflict resolution among various offices and platforms within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO).

This person will collaborate with the OMAO Human Resources team to provide support for conflict resolution on a variety of complex employee relations matters. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead detailed, factual employee relations reviews and summarize findings in a written report.
• Research and understand agency policies, guidelines, etc. to better assess conflict.
• Collaborate with OMAO personnel and HR to review current and potential conflicts that arise in employee/agency interactions.
• Provide completely neutral guidance to effective conflict resolution.
• Identify mediation trends and adhere to best conflict resolution practices.
• Support project teams and program managers and provide daily execution of assigned work functions.
• Summarize issues and findings in a clear and logical manner.
• Have strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

The Workforce Relations Specialist shall have consecutive employment in a position with comparable responsibilities within the past five (5) years. Must be able to use a computer to communicate via email and be proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) and related tools and technology required for the position.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field with at least five years of experience in mediation, arbitration, law, human resources, and formal conflict resolution.
• Mediation/arbitration training REQUIRED with proof of extensive work history within the industry and/or credentials.
• At least 5 years relevant experience in mediation/arbitration.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Candidate must have strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

TRAVEL: Travel as coordinated with the technical point of contact and approved in writing by the Contracting Officer in advance, is allowed, in accordance with Federal Travel Regulations.

LOCATION: Work shall be conducted at the CONUS/OCONUS - Norfolk, VA.

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to fulfill all requirements of the roles for which they are employed.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Teamwork – ability to foster teamwork collaboratively as a participant and effectively as a team leader.
• Leadership – ability to guide and lead colleagues on projects and initiatives.
• Communication – ability to effectively communicate to stakeholders of all levels orally and in writing.

ProSidian Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor.

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ONLY CANDIDATES WITH REQUIRED CRITERIA ARE CONSIDERED.