Chief, Labor and Employee Relations (Court Executive 2B)

About the role

The New Jersey Judiciary seeks an individual with strong management and legal skills to serve under the general direction of the Court Executive 3b (Assistant Director of Human Resources).

Responsibilities

• Provide statewide guidance to the vicinage HR Offices as well as Central Office management regarding Labor & Employee Relations policies on matters that include discipline, grievances, performance advisories, ADA accommodations and terminations
• Manage the programs and staff in the AOC Human Resources Labor & Employee Relations unit which includes implementing leadership strategies and policy directives, allocating resources, prioritizing work, defining work objectives, and providing direction to accomplish the goals of the unit
• Formulate policies and procedures for the Labor & Employee Relations unit that can create efficiencies for the unit and for the Judiciary as a whole
• Plan and oversee the implementation of applicable projects & programs such as tuition reimbursement
• Cook with management, union representatives, and attorneys to negotiate and develop and revise the terms of all Judiciary collective bargaining agreements
• Participate on various working groups and committees in an effort to improve various Judiciary programs, policies, & procedures
• Provide direction on the monitoring of compliance of the Judiciary's performance advisory system
• Coordinate with Counsel to the Administrative Director regarding formal labor and employment law litigation or hearings, and with other appropriate entities regarding labor and employee relations matters

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and five (5) years of professional administrative and/or program management experience which shall have included responsibility for payroll processing, benefits administration, classification, salary administration, labor/employee relations, training, and/or selection/recruitment, and three (3) years of supervision of staff
• Graduation from an American Bar Association approved law school, labor/employee relations experience and excellent research and writing skills are strongly preferred

Salary

Salary range is $96,989.82 - $145,172.94. For newly hired individuals, the starting salary will normally be at the minimum of the salary range.

Remote Work

The Judiciary currently offers a hybrid work schedule and this position may qualify for up to 2 days of work outside of Judiciary buildings. To participate in this program, you will be required to have high speed home internet access.