Assistant Director - Employee and Labor Relations

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Assistant Director - Employee and Labor Relations
The candidate will be reporting directly to the Director for Employee and Labor Relations, the Assistant Director for Employee and Labor Relations is primarily responsible for employee relations, conflict resolution, workplace investigations and collective bargaining for non-academic employees and unions. Will be responsible for labor negotiations as directed, contract interpretation and administration, faculty/staff grievance procedures and ethics investigations upon request. Serving as a spokesperson for a variety of labor relations functions and activities, engages in data collection and analysis in preparation for union negotiations and working closely with the Director to address a wide range of issues relating to employee relations including, performance management, conflict prevention and resolution, grievance administration and progressive discipline. Finding investigations and/or inquiries in response to and/or in preparation for grievance/discipline/discharge hearings, arbitrations, mediations and/or unfair labor practices upon direction by the Director. Responsible for other duties as assigned by the Director or the Associate Vice President in the area of employee and labor relations, human resource services, and/or education, training and development. Researching policies, procedures, collective bargaining agreements from other institutions, employment trends, compensation rates, salary ranges, and other applicable and comparative governing regulations that may impact the workforce. Performing additional duties related to this position and/or human resource services as assigned by the Director for Employee and Labor Relations and/or the Associate Vice President for Affirmative Action and Equity Compliance. Developing and conducting training/education sessions related to employee and labor relations. Bachelor’s degree in a field closely related to labor relations is needed. Master’s degree in a field closely related to employee/labor relations and/or JD degree is preferred. Experience with the collective bargaining process in higher education and/or related environment is preferred. Should have 3+ years of professional work experience in a field related to employee/labor relations, collective bargaining, employment law and/or human resource services. Must have 3+ years of professional work experience conducting workplace investigations. Strong communication skills (written, presentation and verbal) and the proven ability to work collaboratively with campus partners is needed.

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