Director Of Labor Relations

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Director of Labor Relations
Duties: Under the general direction of the Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources, responsible for managing the labor/employee relations activities for the University of classified and professional staff. Will also be the primary contact in unemployment litigation for the campus. Will be integrally involved in grievances, arbitrations and collective bargaining on behalf of the Administration. As such, the incumbent is a confidential employee as defined in M.G. L. Chapter 150E, Section 1. Maintain exceptionally high degrees of confidentiality, discretion and customer service in all matters related to this position. Responsible for the preparation and negotiation of collective bargaining agreements; analyzes prior agreements, grievance settlements and arbitration awards to assist in the determination of campus priorities in collective bargaining. Provides assistance in contract interpretation and application; coordinates various labor relations related training initiatives. May work independently or collaboratively in investigating, developing, and preparing witnesses, documentation and back-up information for grievances, arbitrations, etc. Advises supervisors and managers in performance improvement plans, discipline and discharge matters to ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements. Coordinates with the administration of various leave programs by offering compliance advice to supervisors and employees and facilitating disputes that arise under the various programs. Responsible for the oversight of the benefit administration area including FMLA and Worker's Compensation. Serves as liaison to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Human Resources Division (HRD) and other state and Ensures that the HR Website information pertaining to labor relations is timely and accurate. Serves as employer spokesperson in labor-management meetings. May attend investigatory interviews and disciplinary hearings. May perform other Human Resources projects as assigned.

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