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- Western Prosperity Zone
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- North Central Prosperity Zone
- Northeast Prosperity Zone
- Northwest Prosperity Zone
- Piedmont-Triad Prosperity Zone
- Sandhills Prosperity Zone
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- Business, Management and Administration
- Annual Median Wage$ 88,270$59,870
$120,640
Annual NC Wage Range
Growth RateModerately Growing
- Labor relations specialists (also called employee relations specialists) resolve employee-management disputes, negotiate labor contracts, and coordinate grievance procedures regarding worker complaints. They may offer input on issues such as wages and salaries, nonwage benefits, and union or management practices.
What do they typically do
- Support interactions and negotiations between management and employee representatives, such as labor unions
- Develop, draft, and implement an organization's policies, handbooks, and codes of conduct
- Ensure compliance with collective bargaining or other agreements and employment policies
- Investigate worker misconduct and advise management on appropriate response and disciplinary procedures
- Manage employee grievances and discipline processes
- Resolve internal workplace disputes
- Guide employees on the terms of their employment
- Train management on labor relations and other policies and procedures
Number of Jobs
Average AnnualJob Growth +0.9%Job Opening 73Education & Training
- Education Most require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.Associated Programs or MajorsMoreLicenseN/AMore
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