UMass Boston · 5 hours ago
Labor Relations Manager
Greater Boston
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$122K/yr - $138K/yr
3+ years expUMass Boston is seeking a Labor Relations Manager who will oversee grievance resolutions and provide guidance on employee relations issues. The role involves participating in collective bargaining, administering HR policies, and supporting managers with disciplinary matters.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Research current labor and employee relations policies, procedures and best practices and provide information to the Executive for review/consideration
Serve as project manager, as assigned, for any new departmental initiatives
Participate with other employee/labor relations professionals in formal and informal labor-management meetings with bargaining units for discussion and resolution of issues of mutual concern
Provide updates to the Executive Director of Labor Relations on outstanding grievances and disciplinary cases; prepare written responses and reports on other Labor and Employee relations issues as assigned by the Executive Director of Labor Relations
Work independently and/or collaboratively in investigating, developing, and preparing witnesses, documentation and back-up information for grievances, arbitrations and other employee relations matters
Serve as employer spokesperson in labor-management meetings
Serve as employee relations/labor management relations representative on committees, as assigned
Responsible for reviewing employee grievances and work to resolve issues; meet with relevant employee(s) and supervisor(s); gather information and evaluate allegations; serve as hearing officer, as directed
Ensure adherence to and compliance with contractual requirements in conducting disciplinary hearings
Support managers in issuing notices of discipline, drafting and approving same for managers as appropriate
Provide guidance to managers and employees on the interpretation of provisions of the collective bargaining agreements
Provide support to managers and supervisors on evaluating potential disciplinary matters, counseling employees and developing performance improvement plans
Serving as a University representative in union contract negotiations including drafting and vetting proposals, building management consensus on bargaining positions, and acting as a co- or lead spokesperson
Partner with HR colleagues to effectively implement cross-functional solutions to common concerns
Participate and deliver labor and employee relations training on the campus; and
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree, and a minimum of three-five years of experience in employee relations, labor relations, human resources and/or paralegal required
Knowledge of the general principles of labor/employee relations, methods, practices, and techniques of collective bargaining
Knowledge of federal and state labor and employee relations laws
Knowledge of administrative software applications, Microsoft Office, with the ability to learn and use other software applications and database tools as required
Able to analyze labor relations issues, obtain relevant information through fact finding and research, identify solutions/recommendations and provide timely advice
Ability to accurately manage sensitive and confidential information
Ability to research, compile and analyze information and prepare clear and concise reports and correspondence
Ability to maintain composure during stressful/ intense interactions with others
Ability to prioritize assignments and work independently, with limited supervision
Ability to manage multiple priorities with deadlines and with strong attention to detail
Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in developing, applying and interpreting contracts, regulations, guidelines and procedures
Ability to take initiative and to work both independently and within a team setting
Ability to multitask in a fast paced environment
Ability to present materials in a coherent and persuasive manner
Ability to interact effectively with people of diverse academic, socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
Ability to handle sensitive employee-related information
Skill in negotiation and persuasiveness, with the ability to generate consensus and reconcile differences
Strong analytical, critical thinking, organizational and project management skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong judgment and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational skills
Strong attention to detail
Strong commitment to customer service
Preferred
J.D. or master's degree in business, industrial relations, and/or conflict resolution
Experience in drafting and presenting proposals in bargaining
Experience in the public sector
Experience in higher education
Company
UMass Boston
UMass Boston is the city’s only public research university.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$3.84MKey Investors
National Telecommunications and Information AdministrationThe Boston FoundationMassachusetts Clean Energy Center
2023-02-27Grant· $2.97M
2018-12-14Grant· $0.01M
2017-12-07Grant· $0.85M
Leadership Team
Allyce Najimy
Professor & Co-Founder UMass Boston Sport Leadership & Administration Bachelor Program
Adán Colón-Carmona
PI of the U54 UMass Boston-Dana Farber/Harvard Cancer Center Partnership
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