How to hire a Union Steward

How to hire a union steward, step by step

Here's a step-by-step union steward hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a union steward job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new union steward
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   The union steward hiring process starts by determining what type of worker you actually need. Certain roles might require a full-time employee, whereas part-time workers or contractors can do others.

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   Hiring the perfect union steward also involves considering the ideal background you'd like them to have. Depending on what industry or field they have experience in, they'll bring different skills to the job. It's also important to consider what levels of seniority and education the job requires and what kind of salary such a candidate would likely demand.

   The following list breaks down different types of union stewards and their corresponding salaries.

   Type Of Union Steward	Description	Hourly Rate
   Union Steward	Human resources specialists recruit, screen, interview, and place workers. They often handle other human resources work, such as those related to employee relations, compensation and benefits, and training... Show More	$19-43
   Human Resources Generalist	A human resources generalist is responsible for monitoring the human resources policies and procedures, making adjustments as needed to align with the company's goals and objectives. Duties of a human resources generalist also include improving employee relations system, organizing compliance and knowledge training, reviewing benefit plans, managing compensation inquiries, assisting in recruitment and staffing needs, communicating with department heads in employees' performance reviews, and storing employees' files for reference... Show More	$19-36
   Recruiting Coordinator	A recruiting coordinator's tasks include posting job vacancies, coordinating candidate travel, setting up schedules for interviews and handling last-minute scheduling changes, preparing offer letters, and conducting background checks on aspirants. The coordinator assists in the company's recruiting and talent acquisition procedures and strategies by hiring job-seekers to fill in vacant positions and to supply the company's workforce needs and goals... Show More	$16-28

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common Skills:

   • Disciplinary Actions
   • Collective Bargaining
   • Arbitration
   • Contract Negotiations
   • Conflict Resolution
   • Mediate
   • Labor Contracts
   • Local Laws
   • Safety Standards
   • Assist Human Resources
   • Assembly Line
   • Safety Regulations
   • Collective Bargaining Agreements
   • FMLA

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage all aspects of busy office including data entry, filing, payroll, taxes, answering phones and ordering supplies.
   • Keep a detail schedule of the upcoming arbitration hearings and submit the witness list when due.
   • Process grievances for union members, write reports, perform investigations, attend arbitration and settlement conferences.
   • Mediate the disciplinary process between labor force and management
   • Key participant in successful defense of union organizing campaigns, acquisitions, plant closures and administrative agency litigation.
   • Prepare workforce relate information and document transactions in Peoplesoft regarding hires, promotions, transfers and terminations.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your union steward job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A union steward can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, union stewards' average salary in alaska is 54% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level union stewards 56% less than senior-level union stewards.
   • Certifications. A union steward with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a union steward's salary.

   Average union steward salary

   $61,150yearly

   $29.40 hourly rate

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   Entry-level union steward salary

   $40,000 yearly salary

   Updated March 27, 2025

4. Writing a Union Steward Job Description

   A union steward job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a union steward job description:

   Union Steward job description example

   Due to an internal promotion, the Hilton San Francisco Union Square is looking for their next dynamic Executive Steward!!
   
   An Executive Steward is responsible for managing and directing stewarding operations to ensure designated food and beverage outlets have necessary supplies and equipment in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability.
   What will I be doing?
   
   As an Executive Steward, you would be responsible for managing and directing stewarding operations to ensure designated food and beverage outlets have necessary supplies and equipment in the hotel's continuing effort to deliver outstanding guest service and financial profitability. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
   
   * Manage all stewarding operations to include, but not limited to, inventory management, maintenance of sanitation and cleanliness standards, systems management, budget and forecasting, health inspections, safety initiatives, , report generation, department management, meeting participation and facilitation, implementation of policies and procedures, cost controls and overall profitability
   * Lead staff in daily coordination and distribution of big four items: china, glassware, linen and silver
   * Oversee equipment storage and distribution according to established standards
   * Monitor and develop team member performance to include, but not limited to, providing supervision and professional development, scheduling, conducting counselling and evaluations and delivering recognition and reward
   * Recruit, interview and train team members
   * Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation and alcohol awareness standards and prepare for health inspections
   
   What are we looking for?
   
   Since being founded in 1919, Hilton has been a leader in the hospitality industry. Today, Hilton remains a beacon of innovation, quality, and success. This continued leadership is the result of our Team Members staying true to our Vision, Mission, and Values. Specifically, we look for demonstration of these Values:
   
   * Hospitality - We're passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
   * Integrity - We do the right thing, all the time.
   * Leadership - We're leaders in our industry and in our communities.
   * Teamwork - We're team players in everything we do.
   * Ownership - We're the owners of our actions and decisions.
   * Now - We operate with a sense of urgency and discipline
   
   In addition, we look for the demonstration of the following key attributes:
   
   * Quality
   * Productivity
   * Dependability
   * Customer Focus
   * Adaptability
   
   What will it be like to work for Hilton?
   
   Hilton is the leading global hospitality company, spanning the lodging sector from luxurious full-service hotels and resorts to extended-stay suites and mid-priced hotels. For nearly a century, Hilton has offered business and leisure travelers the finest in accommodations, service, amenities and value. Hilton is dedicated to continuing its tradition of providing exceptional guest experiences across its global brands. Our vision "to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality" unites us as a team to create remarkable hospitality experiences around the world every day. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right union steward for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your union steward job on Zippia to find and recruit union steward candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit union stewards, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new union steward

   Once you've found the union steward candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new union steward. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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