Salary Breakdown
Labor Relations Specialists
Average
$66,780
ANNUAL
$32.11
HOURLY
Entry Level
$19,220
ANNUAL
$9.24
HOURLY
Mid Level
$63,140
ANNUAL
$30.36
HOURLY
Expert Level
$107,510
ANNUAL
$51.69
HOURLY
Projected Jobs
Labor Relations Specialists
2,410
Projected job openings through 2030
Sample Career Roadmap
Labor Relations Specialists
Supporting Programs
Labor Relations Specialists
Top Expected Tasks
Labor Relations Specialists
01
Negotiate collective bargaining agreements.
02
Monitor company or workforce adherence to labor agreements.
03
Present the position of the company or of labor during arbitration or other labor negotiations.
04
Write letters related to labor relations activities, such as letters to amend collective bargaining agreements, letters of dispute or conciliation, or letters to seek clarification of contract terms.
05
Draft contract proposals or counter-proposals for collective bargaining or other labor negotiations.
06
Call or meet with union, company, government, or other interested parties to discuss labor relations matters, such as contract negotiations or grievances.
07
Interpret contractual agreements for employers and employees engaged in collective bargaining or other labor relations processes.
08
Assess the impact of union proposals on company or government operations.
09
Investigate and evaluate union complaints or arguments to determine viability.
10
Recommend collective bargaining strategies, goals, or objectives.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Labor Relations Specialists
Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.
KNOWLEDGE
English Language
KNOWLEDGE
Personnel and Human Resources
KNOWLEDGE
Law and Government
KNOWLEDGE
Administration and Management
KNOWLEDGE
Customer and Personal Service
SKILL
Active Listening
SKILL
Speaking
SKILL
Negotiation
SKILL
Reading Comprehension
SKILL
Persuasion
ABILITY
Oral Expression
ABILITY
Oral Comprehension
ABILITY
Written Comprehension
ABILITY
Problem Sensitivity
ABILITY
Deductive Reasoning
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