University of Rochester · 11 hours ago
Labor Relations Specialist I
Rochester, New York Metropolitan Area
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$26.90/hr - $37.66/hr
2+ years expThe University of Rochester is committed to fostering an inclusive community and is seeking a Labor Relations Specialist I. The role involves maintaining contact with human resources units, assisting in grievance handling, and interpreting human resources policies and collective bargaining agreements.
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Responsibilities
Maintains contact with all units of human resources so that awareness and a working knowledge of all areas are ensured
Assists in complaint and grievance handling, corrective discipline, and the interpretation and application of human resources policies, procedures, programs, and collective bargaining agreements
Conducts formal grievance investigations and hearings and writes responses for leadership review
Maintains regular contact with staff in operating departments to ensure an awareness of the nature of the work and employee and labor relations requirements
Communicates employee and labor relations requirements to appropriate contacts to ensure consistent contract and policy administration
Assists operating units and leaders in the consistent interpretation and application of human resources policies, procedures, regulations, and programs
Advises leaders in the proper administration of corrective discipline, assisting with the investigation of relevant facts, assuring consistent standards, and precluding arbitrary or capricious discipline for all policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements
Advises leaders as to the proper interpretation and application of contract provisions
Conducts formal grievance investigations and hearings and writes third-step grievance responses with manager's review
Advises leaders or department heads regarding proposed first and second-step responses
Investigates and compiles background for arbitration preparation
Encourages and assists in the use of positive means of resolving employee and leader concerns, problems, and formal grievances
Assists with negotiations of collective bargaining agreements, including compiling and analyzing data, drafting proposals, and preparing negotiation notes and summaries
Assists in developing procedures for implementing negotiated changes in agreements
Recognizes need and encourages participation in established training programs
Assists in the design of, and conducts training programs, especially in the areas of contract administration, grievance handling, and discipline
Participates in development programs and other activities to maintain current awareness of labor relations and labor law issues
As assigned, participates in other related projects and programs
Participates in staff development programs
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant experience required
Or equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred
Previous supervisory work experience preferred
Company
University of Rochester
The University of Rochester is a private research university located in Rochester, New York.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$20.43MKey Investors
National Science FoundationUnitedHealthcareSociety to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine
2023-09-25Grant· $18M
2023-07-26Grant· $0.07M
2022-09-20Grant· $0.05M
Leadership Team
David Linehan
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2025-12-04
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