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Brian Humbles

Upper Marlboro,MD

Summary

Dynamic Senior Labor Relations Specialist with the IRS, adept at negotiating collective bargaining agreements and enhancing employee relations. Demonstrated expertise in dispute resolution and grievance handling, fostering a positive work environment. Proven track record of reducing grievances through effective communication and training, ensuring compliance with labor laws while promoting organizational goals.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Senior Labor Relations Specialist

Internal Revenue Service, IRS
01.2024 - Current
  • Managed multiple complex cases simultaneously while maintaining a high level of professionalism under tight deadlines.
  • Monitored changes in labor laws to ensure ongoing compliance with relevant regulations affecting company operations.
  • Developed comprehensive collective bargaining agreements for improved working conditions and employee satisfaction.
  • Facilitated training sessions on topics related to labor relations such as workplace harassment prevention or navigating difficult conversations.
  • Supported employee engagement initiatives by creating open channels of communication between staff members at various levels within the organization.
  • Reduced potential conflicts with proactive communication between management and employees.
  • Assisted human resources department in developing policies that aligned with both organizational goals and legal requirements.
  • Maintained detailed records of labor relations activities to support decision-making processes during negotiations.
  • Participated in contract negotiations leading to mutually beneficial agreements between employers and union representatives.
  • Strengthened labor-management relationships by effectively addressing grievances and resolving disputes.
  • Provided guidance on interpretation and application of collective bargaining agreements to prevent misunderstandings or violations.
  • Streamlined grievance procedures resulting in quicker resolutions and increased trust between labor and management.
  • Negotiated successful settlements of disputes through mediation, arbitration, or other alternative dispute resolution methods.
  • Collaborated with legal counsel to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws.
  • Advised management on best practices in employee relations, fostering a positive work environment.
  • Completed in-depth investigations into issues pertaining to discipline and grievance management and recommended strategies.
  • Participated in labor-management meetings to discuss labor issues.
  • Reduced grievances and arbitration needs by educating frontline managers on techniques for enhancing interactions between labor and leadership.
  • Negotiated collective bargaining agreements.
  • Spearheaded negotiation of union contracts as company representative.

Education

Associate of Science - Family Medicine

Naval School of Health Sciences
Portsmouth, VA
08-1998

Skills

  • Leadership qualities
  • Negotiation expertise
  • Stress tolerance
  • Employee relations
  • Grievance handling
  • Collective bargaining
  • Disciplinary action management
  • Case analysis
  • Dispute resolution
  • HR background
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Time management
  • Reliability
  • Critical thinking
  • Decision-making
  • Conflict resolution
  • Training leadership
  • Labor negotiation

Timeline

Senior Labor Relations Specialist

Internal Revenue Service, IRS
01.2024 - Current

Associate of Science - Family Medicine

Naval School of Health Sciences

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