Christopher Martin Email & Phone Number

Provides analytical data and other information to the Manager, Labor Relations for negotiations with Union representatives in order to reach mutually acceptable agreements on employee wages, benefits, working conditions, and other labor relations issues. Represents SMUD management at grievance, disciplinary, and other labor related hearings; may serve as liaison between SMUD management and Union representatives regarding Union/SMUD, M.O.U., grievance, and related employee relations issues. Contributes to the completion of Labor Relations goals by developing, implementing, managing, coordinating, and communicating programs that meet SMUD labor relation objectives; plans, implements, and communicates employee relations related programs and training efforts including discipline procedures and practices, Joint Union/Management Cooperative Programs, substance abuse policy, and related programs; confers with supervisor, manager, executives, and others in developing programs and in obtaining appropriate approvals. Participates in the maintenance of competitive and cost effective wage and benefit programs; researches, evaluates, and costs various management and union proposals related to employee hours, wages, benefits, and working conditions; makes presentations and provides recommendations to appropriate parties. Provides ongoing assistance to managers and supervisors to ensure equitable and consistent treatment of employees as set forth in MOUs as well as Standard SMUD Policies (SDPs); advises and serves as a resource to managers, supervisors, and employees in all areas of labor and employee relations; interprets MOUs and personnel policies for clients; keeps management and employees abreast of changes in labor contracts, grievance procedures, disciplinary actions, and personnel practices; investigates and recommends solutions to a variety of issues and problems related to labor relations operations.

Assists in the planning, development, implementation and communication of employee and labor relations policies, programs and procedures by researching, reviewing and analyzing the impact on current SMUD programs of new fair labor, wage, discrimination and related federal and state laws, codes and regulations; recommending modifications to SMUD programs to ensure compliance; developing and communicating to management and employees revised policies and procedures; and monitoring the effectiveness of programs. Supports activities related to SMUD’s negotiated agreements by analyzing pay and other data; reviewing the impact on SMUD operations and work activities of proposed agreements on hours, wages, benefits and working conditions; reviewing the proposed language in negotiated agreements; representing SMUD at grievance, disciplinary and other related hearings; and providing other assistance as requested. Provides advice and assistance to management and employees by interpreting MOUs and personnel policies; communicating changes in agreements, grievance procedures, disciplinary actions and other personnel practices; investigating and recommending solutions to employee relations issues. To ensure a positive employer-employee relations framework characterized by equitable and consistent actions in compliance with applicable laws, regulations and SMUD policies. Develops and presents training programs to management and employees on employee and labor relations programs, policies and procedures, including grievance procedures, disciplinary procedures, position reclassifications, among others by soliciting input from management on relevant issues; designing training modules for the respective audiences; and delivering the information.

Sacramento, California, United States

· Investigated the more sensitive and complex discrimination and harassment complaints filed; conducted interviews; documented facts; analyze data; presented findings verbally and in written reports.· Maintained a current awareness and understanding of the appropriate sections of law and FTB policies regarding discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and reasonable accommodation.· Researched and prepared written response to external discrimination complaints filed through the State Personnel Board, Department of Fair Employment and Housing, and Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.· Partnered with various programs in the Administrative Services Division where investigative processes overlap to ensure continuity of the processes.· Partnered with appropriate Human Resources and Legal staff to provide consultation and guidance to management on sensitive cases where EEO policy violations are identified.· Researched, compiled, and analyzed data; prepared reports on EEO-related issues.· Prepared training material on subjects such as disability awareness, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, sexual harassment, EEO complaint process, and EEO leadership.· Presented formal classroom training to departmental employees; presented informal EEO related presentations at staff meetings and employee workshops.

Sacramento, California, United States

Provided independent technical advice and assistance to managers and supervisors on sensitive performance-related and potential disciplinary matters.· Reviewed Records of Discussion and negative performance evaluations to ensure that proper processes are being followed by line managers.· Provided recommendations and worked with management to develop and implement action plans to improve employee performance.· Produced and maintained reports that captured case work and conducted monthly summary meetings with all levels of management regarding cases.· Met regularly with Divisional Management teams to recommend, develop, and implement procedures for their management teams in addressing employee performance management and progressive discipline.· Drafted Adverse Actions and coordinated review of actions with both program staff and Legal staff.· Assisted Legal representation in preparation for settlement conferences and hearings associated with formal actions taken by FTB.· Participated in the HR Academy by delivering the Progressive Discipline training to new managers and supervisors.

Sacramento, California, United States

· Provided backup to Performance Management and Progressive Discipline service/and or processes, as well as assist with the entries into the ACTS database.· Experience in writing Adverse Actions, including communication with program areas and research which includes but is not limited to analyzing documents founds in the Official Personnel Folder to establish its relevance in writing the action.· Worked in coordination with the PMU Consultants to update and/or create processes for HR functions.· Participated in the HR Academy by delivering the Progressive Discipline training to new managers and supervisors.· Captured and analyzed staffing rations of other State agencies to be used in justification for additional positions in Performance Management/Progressive Discipline and Classification & Pay.

Various

· Responsible for delivering legendary customer service to each and every customer, maintaining working relationships with peers, and communicating effectively with both peers and customers and management.· Responsible for inventory control by expert use of Inventory Management system via store portal/on-line support.· Navigate through company technology to effectively problem solve inventory issues.· Developed user guides and standard operating procedures for Inventory Management system.· Organized opening and closing duties and projects though the use of company issued documents and technology.· Created and established inventory control methods by designing creative methods of processing information using the Inventory Management system.· Extracted, analyzed and provided recommendations for efficiency from Inventory Control reports.