Consults with management to provide expertise and guidance in facilitation, planning and execution of employee relations, labor relations and equal employment opportunity (EEO)/affirmative action (AA) related matters. Plans, implements and provides on-going maintenance of employee relations, labor relations and EEO/AA programs and procedures. Works collaboratively with other areas of human resources to ensure consistent application/interpretation of employee relations, labor relations, and EEO/AA policies, practices, contracts and strategies. Serves as a resource on applicable state and federal laws, regulatory requirements, collective bargaining agreements, and organizational policies, principles, practices and methodologies and ensures human resources practices are in compliance with such. Interprets and administers all aspects of collective bargaining agreements, including negotiations and grievances. Works closely with collective bargaining leaders to coordinate and implement bargaining agreement actions. Conducts investigations of grievances, disputes, and employee complaints/concerns. Designs, develops, and conducts internal audits. Provides advice and guidance on effective management practices related to workforce relations and change management. Provides training to management negotiation teams. Provides input to bargaining strategies and proposals. Develops and delivers individual and/or group training presentations on variety of employee relations, labor relations and EEO/AA topics.