§ 226.3 - Human Resources Group.

(a) General. The Human Resources Group consists of three departments, each reporting to the SAPMG.

(b) Employee Relations Department. The Employee Relations Department is responsible for:

(1) Managing programs and policies for new and revised organization structures, staffing patterns, and job descriptions.

(2) Establishing outside recruitment and selection and internal promotion procedures.

(3) Managing all employee compensation and benefits programs and policies.

(4) Administering all equal employment opportunity and affirmative action programs.

(5) Managing medical, safety, and injury compensation programs and policies.

(c) Labor Relations Department. The Labor Relations Department is responsible for:

(1) Negotiating and interpreting collective bargaining agreements.

(2) Coordinating programs that affect bargaining unit employees.

(3) Developing policies and procedures for administering the national grievance and arbitration programs.

(4) Administering programs to improve the quality of working life in the Postal Service.

(d) Training and Development Department. The Training and Development Department is responsible for:

(1) Developing all course materials for craft, supervisory, and management employees training.

(2) Providing training for employees at the Technical Training Center and the William F. Bolger Management Academy, and at other training centers.

(3) Designing in-service employee development programs.