Kristina Plyler
WINSTED
Summary
Results-driven Labor Relations Manager with a strong focus on collective bargaining and employee relations. Proven ability to foster cooperative relationships and ensure compliance, driving effective conflict resolution and performance management.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Agency Labor Relations Manager
Office of Policy & Management
Hartford
07.2022 - Current
- Cultivated successful partnerships with agency leadership to align labor relations support with organizational objectives.
- Analyzed data proactively to anticipate emerging agency labor relations needs.
- Interpreted and ensured compliance with collective bargaining agreements.
- Advised executives and managers on collective bargaining agreements and employee relations issues.
- Facilitated communication with bargaining unit representatives to foster cooperative relationships.
- Trained and evaluated staff, providing guidance on complex employee relations matters.
- Conducted investigations, determining appropriate actions based on findings.
- Managed performance evaluation systems while ensuring adherence to state and federal regulations.
Agency Labor Relations Specialist
Office of Policy & Management
Hartford
08.2020 - 07.2022
- Conducted investigations to determine appropriate actions in various scenarios.
- Administered and interpreted collective bargaining agreements for compliance.
- Managed progressive discipline processes and facilitated grievance hearings effectively.
- Advised executives and management on collective bargaining agreements and employee relations.
- Analyzed complex workplace issues to develop strategic solutions.
- Oversaw performance management systems to enhance staff accountability.
- Prepared and maintained documentation relevant to employee relations matters.
- Participated in recruitment and hiring processes, including outreach and interviews.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences
University of Washington
Seattle, WA08-2005
Associate of Arts - Modern Standard Arabic
Defense Language Institute
Monterey, CA06-1999
Skills
- Collective bargaining and labor law compliance
- Employee relations and grievance resolution
- Performance management and conflict resolution
Timeline
Agency Labor Relations Manager
Office of Policy & Management
07.2022 - Current
Agency Labor Relations Specialist
Office of Policy & Management
08.2020 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Arts & Sciences
University of Washington
Associate of Arts - Modern Standard Arabic
Defense Language Institute