Employee and Labor Relations Specialist II

Labor Relations Management

Serves as the primary point of contact for all labor relations matters within the institution.

Develop and implement strategies to foster positive relationships between management and union representatives.

Internal Investigations

Counsels and supports employees and supervisors in understanding and complying with college policies and procedures.

Conducts thorough and well-documented internal investigations and collaborates with OCRE as needed.

Collective Bargaining

Leads negotiations for collective bargaining agreements with union representatives.

Prepares proposals, conducts research, and engages in bargaining sessions to reach mutually beneficial agreements.

Conflict Resolution

Provides guidance and support in resolving disputes between employees, union representatives, and management.

Mediates conflicts, conducts investigations, and recommends appropriate solutions to maintain harmony in the workplace.

Policy Development

Collaborates with HR and legal teams to develop and revise policies and procedures related to employee and labor relations.

Ensures compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and contractual obligations.

Mentoring and Education

Develops and delivers training programs for managers, supervisors, and employees on labor relations topics, including union awareness, collective bargaining processes, and conflict resolution strategies.

Grievance Handling

Manages the grievance process in accordance with collective bargaining agreements and institutional policies.

Investigates grievances, facilitates discussions between parties, and coordinates resolution efforts.

Data Analysis and Reporting

Captures and analyzes data related to labor relations metrics, trends, and outcomes.

Prepares clear, persuasive, and concise reports, policies, training materials, and correspondence.

Other Duties

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Labor Relations, HR Management, Business Administration, or a related field plus four (4) years of Labor Relations experience with expertise in investigations, conflict resolution, or collective bargaining, or an associate’s degree, plus six (6) years of directly related experience.
• The equivalent combination of education, training, certification, and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and expertise to perform the essential functions of the job may be considered.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, or a related field preferred.
• Juris Doctorate (JD) is highly preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish, French, Urdu, Arabic, etc.

Hiring Range

$74,257 - $96,558 annually.

Initial salary placement for new hires falls between the minimum and midpoint of the range and is based on relevant candidate experience and internal equity.

The maximum salary for this position is $118,850 annually.

Application Process

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A cover letter is recommended and preferred.

For degrees earned outside of the U.S., a copy of your education equivalency, conducted by a nationally recognized evaluation service, must be included in your application.

Additional Information

• As a condition of employment, the following are required at the time of hire:
• Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable).
• Participation in a Maryland State Retirement System plan (Pension or Optional Retirement Plan, depending on the position).

Benefits

• Generous paid vacation, sick, and paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Group legal benefits.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Tuition waiver for employee and dependents.
• Wellness programming including onsite gyms, pools, and classes.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Montgomery College is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty, and staff.