Associate Director Labor Relations amp Employee Relations

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Associate Director, Labor Relations & Employee Relations
Duties: Reporting to the Human Resources Director, this position is responsible for the effective management and administration of employee relations, labor relations, ADA, leave programs including FMLA, and related compliance requirements for the System. Ensures related procedures and programs are in compliance with federal and state labor and human resources laws and regulations, System HR policies and contractual requirements of university collective bargaining agreements. Supports positive employee relations efforts and provides assistance in interpreting and responding to labor issues. Recommends new or revisions to USF Regulations, Policies, and/or procedures as appropriate. Labor Relations - Reviews, coordinates, conducts research, cost analysis, drafts written CBA Article proposals and maintain official records. Coordinates and convenes leadership meetings for directives on collective bargaining planning, negotiation sessions, ensures proper recordation of negotiation sessions. Monitors and makes recommendations regarding union issues. Oversees collective bargaining grievance processes. May recommend bargaining strategies. Employee Relations - Provides oversight and leadership for the USF System employee relations function; trains supervisors/managers in ER-related laws and regulations, policies and procedures. Trains and/or coaches HR Managers in same and in specific situations. Advises on and makes decisions regarding especially complex or highly sensitive employee relations issues. Approves adverse employment actions for non- faculty employees such as suspensions, dismissals, layoffs. Advises on and assists with implementation of the USF System Administration and Staff Performance Management program. Coordinates Ethics Points investigations. Conducts and/or provides oversight to university grievance procedures. Collects, reviews and analyzes related data to detect trends or issues; reports and advises on same to senior HR leadership. Ensures appropriate administration of and adherence to collective bargaining agreement requirements. Employee Relations Contd.- Ensures that cases are settled and or decided at the departmental level in accordance with progressive discipline and are consistent with collective bargaining agreements and procedures for non-covered employees. Serves as a resource for management on how to write concise and accurate disciplinary matters based upon the investigation and facts. Serving as a creditable advisor in matters of employer-employee relations, including reporting the latest trends and developments in the field and making regular, up-to-date reports on the current status of employer-employee relations. Supervises HR staff: Establishes service levels/metrics, goals/objectives, performance standards and measurements to ensure effectiveness and efficiency of service delivery. Evaluates reports, decisions, and results of staff and functions in relation to established goals. Responsibilities include hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems Compliance - Manages and ensures USF System compliance with university regulations, employment and labor law requirements relating to employee ADA issues; workers' compensation and FMLA return to work issues; DOT drug testing, etc. Reviews and approves employee ADA accommodations. Collects, reviews and analyzes related data to detect trends or issues; advises senior HR leadership on same. HR Leadership - Works with the HR management team to address human resources issues and develop and implement HR initiatives. Partners with other areas of HR to create or improve programs.

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