Labor Relations Manager

Responsibilities

• Advise leadership on contract language, implications, and risk.
• Conduct and oversee employee investigations. Complete documentation as required.
• Oversee the grievance process through all steps according to established procedures, timelines and due process requirements.
• Cookordination district responses, position statements, and evidence/documentation gathering, etc.
• Acts as Title IX Coordinator as directed.
• Ensure compliance and consistent application of employment laws, District policies, labor agreements, etc.
• Prepare and submit required documentation, notices, reporting, etc. as needed.
• Administers and manages administration of collective bargaining agreements, Civil Service procedures, etc.
• Provide interpretation of labor contracts, guidelines, procedures, etc., to administrators, supervisors, and staff.
• Provides training to district personnel regarding the implementation of collective bargaining agreements, employment regulations, Civil Service guidelines, etc.
• Coordinates communication and mediation processes for employee complaints, grievances, and concerns.
• Supervises and evaluates assigned staff.
• Develops, administers and oversees orientation programs for new employees with respect to labor relations issues.
• Assists supervisory personnel in conducting due-process procedures, ensuring appropriate documentation, adherence to required timelines, etc.
• Conducts ongoing and regular reviews of labor relations functions, processes, and procedures for continuous improvement.
• Promotes collegial learning, teamwork, and collaborative decision making among staff.
• Affords assistance with implementation of procedures with the Executive Director of Human Resources to ensure that employees are informed of personnel policies, procedures, and programs.
• Affords assistance with hiring, assignment, supervision, etc., of Human Resources department staff.
• Evaluates job performance of assigned staff to ensure effectiveness.
• Provides training and development as directed.
• Ensures that department operations contribute to the attainment of district goals and objectives.

Qualifications

• Computer skills, including word processing and graphics software required.
• Bachelor's Degree in human resources, labor relations, business administration, or related field.
• 5-7 years of progressive HR experience with a focus on labor relations in a unionized environment preferred.
• Prior public sector and/or K-12 school district experience preferred.
• Proficiency in employment laws, regulations, Civil Service guidelines, SERB rules and procedures, best practices, etc. preferred.
• Knowledge of administrative proceedings to support the labor relations process, such as grievance arbitrations and conflict resolution, as well as early intervention strategies (such as mediation, training opportunities, etc).
• Knowledge of school employment law, contracts, and hearing procedures.
• Ability to implement policy and procedures and recommend adjustments to improve operational efficiencies.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and meet required deadlines.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data and statistics toward equitable outcomes.
• Ability to manage budget and assigned staff.
• Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.