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Labor Relations Specialist
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Position Number: 5215749
Location: Syracuse, NY
Position Type: Human Resources

Labor Relations Specialist

Job #: 040865
Location Syracuse, NY
Pay Range: $58,500 - $64,000
Hours: Standard University business hours

8:30am - 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am - 4:30pm (summer)
Hours may vary based on operational needs.
Job Type: Full-time

Job Description:
The Labor Relations Specialist is responsible for supporting the administration of a positive and effective system-wide labor and employee relations program that promotes the long and short-term labor relations strategies under direction. Address daily issues as they arise in the context of the collective bargaining agreements and the employment relationship for bargaining unit staff. Must be able to prioritize and address several problems simultaneously effectively. Work collaboratively with Union counterparts, supervisors, and managers. Consult with labor relations leadership to guide managers and supervisors on employee relations matters, including performance management, discipline, and termination. Collaborates with the University Leave Administrator, Office of Risk Management, and the Office of Equal Opportunity to administer leaves, reasonable accommodations, Worker's Compensation, etc.

May assist in training for managers and supervisors. Receives and addresses grievances in consultation with Labor Relations leadership. Conducts confidential workplace investigations and prepares reports. Maintains copious labor relations records and generates reports. Works with HR and other university departments to fulfill daily duties.

Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in HR, Industrial Labor Relations or related field. 4-6 years experience in HR, or labor and/or employee relations, or related work.

Experience in labor and/or employee relations in an academic setting, desirable.

Job Specific Qualifications:

Human Resources and/or labor relations experience, or legal experience in labor and/or employment law.
Knowledge of key employment and labor laws (e.g. FLSA, FMLA, NLRA, ADA, NY PFL, EEOC Regs. etc.)
Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively, Committed to providing excellent service to all stakeholders.
Proactive self-starter; is adept at finding creative solutions to challenging issues. Skilled at conflict resolution.
Must be detail-oriented, adept at multi-tasking, able to prioritize effectively, and work efficiently in a deadline driven environment.
Ability to work independently but also function as part of a team. Exceptional writing, critical thinking and analytical skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Ability to conduct confidential workplace investigations and prepare detailed, well written investigation reports.
Proficiency in using PowerPoint; Microsoft Office Products, and particularly Outlook, Word, Visio, and Excel; ability to run Hyperion data queries.

Responsibilities:

Conduct confidential investigations of employee complaints. Refer employee relations issues involving supervisory staff to Labor Relations Leadership and/or the appropriate Sr. HR Business partner. Prepare and maintain written reports of interviews and investigations. Maintain and update labor relations log. Administer Adjuncts United professional development fund requests; review, approve and track payouts.
Ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements. Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of all the CBAs of the universitys unions. Build effective relationships with university management, union representatives and also union employees. In consultation with labor relations directors, advise front-line supervisors and managers regarding issues arising in the context of the employment relationship, collective bargaining agreements, HR policy, benefits and compensation, and discipline for union employees. Timely respond to employee/supervisor/union requests for assistance and information.
Investigate and respond to grievances. Participate in employee orientation for new bargaining unit employees; disseminate critical information to union staff including critical policies and processes. Elevate critical departmental issues to labor relations leadership.
Assist with union recruitment and staffing functions including review, approve, and post union jobs and certify candidate outcomes for union positions. Ensure compliance of unionized staff in university-wide and required legal initiatives, e.g. sexual harassment training etc. Promptly escalate critical issues to the labor relations leadership.
Work closely with the Offices of Equal Opportunity, Risk Management, and Leave Administrator to administer and monitor leaves including PFL, Workers Comp, Disability etc., and implement reasonable accommodations worked out with Disability Specialist. Work with the HR Shared Services Center to respond to unemployment insurance claims. Ensure and maintain critical communication with affected supervisors and managers. Upon request, provide documentation and support in response to external complaints filed with the NYS Division of Human Rights, EEOC, NLRB, or in civil courts, as well as unemployment hearings. Work with the Universitys safety specialists in implementing policies/protocols involving union staff.

About Syracuse University:
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the Universitys 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.

About the Syracuse area:
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.

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To apply, visit https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/104460

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