Labor Relations Specialists

Also Called: Business Agent, Business Representative, Labor Relations Specialist

Bachelor's Degree

usually needed

Not Available
(Students Only)
Match Percentage

$48,360

Entry Salary

Below Average

Job outlook

What Labor Relations Specialists do

Resolve disputes between workers and managers, negotiate collective bargaining agreements, or coordinate grievance procedures to handle employee complaints.

  • Negotiate collective bargaining agreements.
  • Monitor company or workforce adherence to labor agreements.
  • Present the position of the company or of labor during arbitration or other labor negotiations.
Industry Areas:

Finance and Business

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Work Context

  • Telephone
  • Electronic Mail
  • Contact With Others
  • Face-to-Face Discussions
  • Freedom to Make Decisions

Tools

  • Photocopiers
  • Scanners
  • Notebook computers
  • Inkjet printers
  • Pocket calculator

Technology

Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Presentation software
Microsoft PowerPoint
Human resources software
Internet Grievance System IGS
Micropact entellitrak Labor Relations Edition

The Education & Training You Need

Skills

  • Active Listening
  • Speaking
  • Negotiation
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Persuasion

Knowledge

Arts and Humanities
English language
Business
human resources (HR)
management
Safety and Government
law and government
Education and Training
teaching and course design

Education

  • 30% Bachelor's degree
  • 25% Master's degree
  • 20% High school diploma or equivalent

Experience

A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.

What are some related occupations at different educational levels?


Job Training Match

Occupational Therapy Aides

Educational Level

High School Diploma or Equivalent

 Job Training Match

Legal Secretaries & Administrative Assistants

Educational Level

Post-secondary, non-degree

 Job Training Match

Occupational Therapy Assistants

Educational Level

Associate's Degree

Labor Relations Specialists Currently Selected

Educational Level

Bachelor's Degree

Anthropology & Archeology Teachers, Postsecondary

Educational Level

Advanced Degree

What are your training options on the pathway to this occupation?

Advanced Training

There are currently no advanced training opportunities for this career.

ACT & College

  • Adelphi University

    Garden City, NY

  • Alamance Community College

    Graham, NC

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Are You a Good Fit?

Occupation Traits

    • Conventional (Organizer)
    • Enterprising (Persuader)
    • Social (Helper)

Work Styles

  • Integrity
  • Dependability
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Initiative
  • Self Control

Values

  • Achievement
  • Relationships
  • Support

Abilities

  • Verbal
  • Ideas and Logic

This is what Labor Relations Specialists across the country typically make.

$23.25 / hour
$48,360 /year

Entry Level

$43.26 / hour
$89,980 /year

Median Level

$67.08 / hour
$139,520 /year

Experienced Level

Income information reflects a regional average.
Income information reflects a national average.

This career’s National Job Outlook is

Below Average

Please be sure to verify the outlook of this occupation with your instructor.

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