Eric Parmenter

-Provide Supervisory oversight to team of ER/LR specialists responsible for providing conduct and performance guidance to VA management.

- Insure all appropriate legal and contractual obligations are met in employee actions.

-Establish and maintain appropriate relationships with Union partners.

-Provide lower level grievance guidance while personally addressing higher level grievances and arbitrations.

-Respond to requests of information and UFLPs.

-Partner with HR,EEO, and legal teams on overlapping issues.

• Managed multiple complex cases simultaneously while maintaining a high level of professionalism under tight deadlines.
• Evaluated the effectiveness of current labor relations strategies by analyzing trends and recommending improvements when necessary.
• Provided subject matter expertise during organizational restructuring efforts, ensuring minimal disruption to employee morale and productivity.
• Advised management on best practices in employee relations, fostering a positive work environment.
• Provided guidance on interpretation and application of collective bargaining agreements to prevent misunderstandings or violations.
• Collaborated with legal counsel to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local labor laws.
• Reduced potential conflicts with proactive communication between management and employees.
• Strengthened labor-management relationships by effectively addressing grievances and resolving disputes.
• Conducted thorough investigations of workplace complaints, ensuring fair treatment for all parties involved.
• Participated in contract negotiations leading to mutually beneficial agreements between employers and union representatives.

-Provide Supervisory oversight to team of ER/LR specialists responsible for providing conduct and performance guidance to VA management.

- Insure all appropriate legal and contractual obligations are met in employee actions.

-Establish and maintain appropriate relationships with Union partners.

-Provide lower level grievance guidance while personally addressing higher level grievances and arbitrations.

-Respond to requests of information and UFLPs.

-Partner with HR,EEO, and legal teams on overlapping issues.