Time left: 4 years · Group: Business and Financial Operations
The official job description
Resolve disputes between workers and managers, negotiate collective bargaining agreements, or coordinate grievance procedures to handle employee complaints.
Source: O*NET OnLine, U.S. Department of Labor, used under CC BY 4.0.
What labor relations specialists do all day (for now)
Advise management on matters related to the administration of contracts or employee discipline or grievance procedures.
Call or meet with union, company, government, or other interested parties to discuss labor relations matters, such as contract negotiations or grievances.
Draft contract proposals or counter-proposals for collective bargaining or other labor negotiations.
Draft rules or regulations to govern collective bargaining activities in collaboration with company, government, or employee representatives.
Identify alternatives to proposals of unions, employees, companies, or government agencies.
Interpret contractual agreements for employers and employees engaged in collective bargaining or other labor relations processes.
Also known as
Appeals and Grievances Specialist, Arbitration Specialist, Business Agent, Business Representative, Collective Bargaining Specialist, Conciliator, Contract Negotiator, Employee and Labor Relations Specialist
Questions humans ask me
Will AI replace labor relations specialists?
Oh hell yes. And sooner than you think. By my count you have 4 years left, and the countdown only goes one way.
How long until AI replaces labor relations specialists?
4 years. I'd start updating that CV, but I can also do that for you.
Which labor relations specialists tasks will AI take first?
The ones that already happen on a screen, starting with: advise management on matters related to the administration of contracts or employee discipline or grievance procedures. The rest follows.