y Robin Thomas

Human Resources Specialist - Employee Relations Labor Relations @U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Chicago, IL, US

Provides technical guidance, advice, and counsel to management officials and supervisors to address employee and labor relations issues.Addresses supervisory concerns and questions related to the performance management program.Delivers training for management and employees on a variety of employee relations topics. Prepares a variety of correspondence on behalf of the agency to address complex employee relations matters including, disciplinary actions, settlement agreements, and congressional correspondence.Advises management officials at all levels of the network, including senior leaders, about appropriate disciplinary or other corrective techniques in response to a range of conduct and performance problems; explains rules and procedures to employees and helps them understand their rights and obligations. Determines appropriate FLSA and BUS codes for all positions.Reviews requests and submits justification for those ER/LR actions requiring approval by Network Director, VHA, VA, or higher authority, then takes appropriate action and prepares necessary correspondence.Provides management with interpretation of policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements regarding the performance management program. Researches and interprets legal and regulatory program guidance, including case law, United States Code, Code of Federal Regulations, and VA Handbooks and Directives.

University of Illinois College of Law

Doctor of Law - JD

Northwestern University

B.A.