Associate Director Labor and Employee Relations

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Associate Director, Labor and Employee Relations
The candidate will provide specialized and comprehensive labor relations consulting and mediation services to the University community. Will lead various labor relations initiatives such as contract negotiations, compliance and issue resolution. Lead or assist in negotiation of University’s collective bargaining agreements for University's eight bargaining units, including newly formed Graduate Student Union. Responsible for administration of University’s collective bargaining agreements. Lead or assist in developing appropriate labor and collective bargaining strategies in support of department and University interests, including impact bargaining. Lead or assist in the creation and/or amendment of employment-related University policies Provides a full range of labor relations consultation services to University departments and human resource professionals, including compliance with applicable collective bargaining agreements and University employee policies. Coordinates with the Office of the General Counsel on labor relations matters with legal implications for the University, including advice and counsel to departments on the application of labor laws and regulations, as well as the personnel policies for both represented and non-union staff. May staff and/or oversee various committees established in collective bargaining agreements. May be responsible for grievance and problem solving administration provided for in the respective collective bargaining agreements, including Step 3 conferences and University problem solving teams. May lead or assist in the monitoring, promotion and enforcement of regulatory, legal and/or policy compliance measures. May develop and conduct training for departments on collective bargaining agreements and labor relations issues, including managing in a union environment, progressive discipline and SHRM Labor Relations module. May conduct investigations required pursuant to University policies. Other duties as assigned. Participate in the negotiation and administration of University’s collective bargaining agreements. Provide advice and counsel on the application of employment laws and regulations; provide specialized research and advanced solutions to challenges. Act as a resource and information source regarding policy development. Identify areas for efficiency or improvement within existing policies and procedures; recommend improvements. Provide guidance and counsel to internal constituents on labor issues resolution. Formulate and conduct training sessions on various employee and labor relations issues. Work with members of various unions to reach issue resolution. Participate on various committees established in collective bargaining agreements. Ensure compliance with University Human Resources policies, procedures, and requirements and applicable legal regulations.

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