Director, Labor and Employee Relations

University of Rhode Island, United States

Updated: about 21 hours ago
Location: Kingston, PENNSYLVANIA
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Posting Details
Position Information


Posting Number SF01781
Job Title Director, Labor and Employee Relations
Position Number 109785
FTE 1.00
FLSA Exempt
Position Type Professional Staff
Union Non-Union Non-Classified Staff
Pay Grade Level Grade Level: 16
Pay Grade Range Salary commensurate with education and experience
Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent

Department Information


Department Human Resource Administration
Contact(s)
Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu )
Contact Phone/Extension
Contact Email
Physical Demands
Campus Location Kingston
Grant Funded No
Extension Contingency Notes
Job Description Summary
The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by May 24, 2024. Applications received after May 24, 2024, may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs, but are not guaranteed full consideration.
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BASIC FUNCTION:
Serve as the University’s representative in the negotiation and administration of collective bargaining agreements; conduct grievance hearings and prepare grievance decisions; research, prepare and present arbitration cases and briefs; conduct pre-disciplinary hearings; train and counsel supervisors on labor relations, corrective discipline, policies and procedures and collective bargaining agreements. Represent the University before administrative agencies, i.e., Personnel Appeal Board, Human Rights Commission, State Labor Relations Board and Department of Labor, Employment, and Training. Assist managers and employees in investigating complaints and conflict resolution.
Duties and Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Research, formulate, and prepare proposals for contract negotiations. Serve as the University’s chief negotiator for all contract negotiations with faculty and staff unions.
Administer the collective bargaining agreements and consult with management and union officials on labor relations issues.
Develop solution-oriented relationships with union officials to aid in resolving issues outside of the grievance procedure.
Conduct grievance hearings and write grievance decisions on behalf of the University. Prepare witnesses, documentation, and backup information for grievances, arbitrations, and other employee relations matters. Represent the University at grievance hearings before the Department of Administration.
Communicate labor relations information and contract settlements and interpretations to management staff and supervisors. Train and counsel supervisors and managers in labor contract administration.
Research, prepare, and present arbitration cases and briefs on behalf of the University. Represent the University before administrative agencies (i.e., Personnel Appeal Board and Human Rights Commission) concerning employment-related matters. Conduct pre-disciplinary hearings and administer disciplinary action in accordance with the collective bargaining agreements.
Provide guidance and training to managers and supervisors on collective bargaining agreements, human resource policies and procedures, conflict resolution, and due process.
Train and counsel supervisors on progressive discipline procedures.
Coordinate staff reductions, outsourcing, and reorganizations of the workforce. Administer resulting layoffs, bumping, and reassignments.
Administer the University’s unemployment insurance claims and represent the University before the Department of Labor, Employment and Training.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Perform other duties as assigned.
LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:
Personal computers, database management and spreadsheet software, and HRIS reporting.
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ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.
Required Qualifications
REQUIRED:
1. Master’s degree in labor relations, human resources, public administration, business administration or related field and/or a Juris Doctor.
2. Minimum of seven years of experience in labor relations (including responsibilities for contract administration, grievances, and general human resources management).
3. Demonstrated strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
4. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.
5. Demonstrated ability to interpret institutional policies, plans, objectives, rules and regulations and communicate the interpretation to others.
6. Demonstrated ability to prepare and present detailed studies and reports to include recommendations concerning the substance of the studies and reports.
7. Demonstrated supervisory experience.
8. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.
Preferred Qualifications
Environmental Conditions
The incumbent is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Posting Date 05/10/2024
Closing Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:
(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) Resume.
(#3) “Other Document-References” – the names and contact information of three professional references. (Note: this document is required even though references may be listed on the application).
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/13342

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