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Labor Relations Associate Trainee

Office of Policy and Management
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THE POSITION

The State of Connecticut’s Office of Policy and Management (OPM) is currently recruiting for a Leadership Associate (confidential), in the functional role of Labor Relations Associate Trainee, within the Office of Labor Relations (OLR).  The qualified individual for this position will be appointed to the target class of Labor Relations Associate upon completion of the applicable training period.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

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  • Professional growth and development opportunities.
  • A healthy work/life balance to all employees.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

This is a full time (40 hours per week) position conveniently located in Hartford, CT, easily accessible to all major highways. 

  • LOCATION: OPM, Office of Labor Relations
  • ADDRESS: 450 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT
  • WORK HOURS: Full-time, first shift, 40 hours per week
  • SCHEDULE: Monday through Friday

DISCOVER THE OPPORTUNITY TO

  • Perform a full range of Labor Relations (LR) activities related to the administration of Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBA).
  • Provide counsel to agencies on LR matters and interpretations of CBAs for the majority of executive branch agencies in the State of Connecticut.
  • Handle a caseload bringing numerous labor matters to resolution through settlement, arbitration or administrative hearing.

ABOUT US

At OPM we report directly to the Governor and provide information and analysis that the Governor uses to formulate public policy for the state. We also assist state agencies and municipalities in implementing the law and public policy on behalf of the people of Connecticut. We prepare the Governor’s budget proposals; implement and monitor the execution of the enacted budget; and oversee the executive branch agencies that report to the Governor.

OLR serves as the Governor’s designated representative, through the Secretary of OPM, on collective bargaining matters for the majority of executive branch State employees.   

YOUR ROLE

By the conclusion of your training program you will be accountable for performing a full range of labor relations activities related to the administration of collective bargaining agreements. The ideal candidate for this position will be able to create and maintain ongoing relationships with various stakeholders and parties, including Commissioners, union representatives and agency employees; will have a desire to present oral arguments in arbitration and administrative hearings; will have a desire to work in a team environment with flexible assignments and evolving priorities; and will be able to make independent decisions and defend complex factual and legal questions in various labor forums.