Associate Director Of Employee amp Labor Relations

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Associate Director of Employee & Labor Relations
DUTIES: Responsible for the management of the collective bargaining agreements and personnel policies at the college. Will be primarily responsible for the oversight of the employee and labor relations, grievance administration, reclassifications, and performance management based on regulations, contract compliance, policies, and guidelines. Will work closely with college leadership, managers, and union representatives to build collaborative relationships and advance the college’s mission, values, and goals. In conjunction with the Executive Director and the Human Resources team, will also assist with general HR operations, such as policy/process improvement, equity initiatives, recruitment/hiring/onboarding, and training. Provides exceptional service and continually strives to promote a culture of success and engagement for all employees. Ensure consistent application of the provisions of collective bargaining agreements, policies, procedures, and laws as they pertain to the workplace; make recommendations to existing policies to ensure compliance with new or proposed regulations. Manage and administer employee and/or labor relations matters in compliance with collective bargaining agreements and personnel policies; build collaborative relationships working with union leadership and college leadership. Serve as primary liaison with general counsel for assistance with employee and/or labor relations matters. Provide interpretation of labor contracts and matters that include but are not limited to collective bargaining, past practices, mediation, legal matters, MCAD charges, grievances, and labor practice charges; represent the college at related hearings. Investigate and resolve employee relations conflicts and issues; work with Executive Director and Diversity & Title IX Officer as necessary. Draft and review responses to employee relations issues, working with the Executive Director and general counsel. Provide guidance and training to management concerning interpretation of collective bargaining agreements. Advise payroll regarding provisions of collective bargaining agreements. Respond to court orders, subpoenas for employee information, and other relevant information. Manage college reorganizations, moves, and unit reclassification requests. Monitor collective bargaining agreements to ensure timely reporting of information. Analyze key performance indicators related to various employee and/or labor relations issues to determine trends and identify areas for proactive intervention and training. Represent the college regarding unemployment claims as necessary. Maintain appropriate files relative to complaints, grievances, and other situational actions. Work closely with Executive Director and HR team members to ensure consistent application of HR strategies and policies. Promote a positive and inclusive work environment that supports the professional growth of staff while fostering a commitment to service excellence. Support college culture change initiatives by collaborating with college and union leadership to provide appropriate guidance. Assist with development and implementation of campus communication strategies regarding new and revised policies and procedures as well as policy interpretation; monitor timely faculty, staff, and administration notifications. As requested, conduct trainings and workshops related to college policies, procedures, and professional development topics. Focus on the Commonwealth’s Equity Agenda by applying related best practices throughout all job functions. Identify important issues and advise the Executive Director on how to improve overall HR operations at the college. Work closely with all of the Human Resources team to ensure proper operations and support to the college.

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