Labor Relations Specialist II - University of Rochester
Rochester, NY
About the Job
GENERAL PURPOSE:
Serves as the primary assistant and back-up for the Manager of Labor Relations. Provides leadership, direction, and counsel to Human Resources Staff particularly in the areas of policy, procedures, program and labor contract interpretation, complaint and grievance handling, corrective discipline, dispute resolution and union recruitment. Devises methods for gathering information, analyzing and interpreting data; prepares reports and makes recommendations which may have broad Human Resources implications. Promotes the HR Experience through the HR Values of Respect, Integrity, Inclusion, Performance Excellence and Engagement. Consistently demonstrates the 15 HR Experience Behaviors categorized under the five dimensions of ‘One Inclusive Team, Performance Excellence, Leading with Integrity, The HR Experts and Valued Customer Resource.’
**SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES** **:**
+ Under general direction and with latitude for independent judgment:
+ Trains, monitors, coordinates work of and counsels Human Resources Representatives and Human Resources Assistants.
+ Maintains regular contact with all staff to ensure awareness of the nature of employee and labor relations work.
+ Communicates labor relations requirements to appropriate divisions of the Human Resources department.
+ Assists all staff in the consistent interpretation and application of Human Resources Policies, procedures, regulations and programs.
+ Encourages and assists in the use of positive means of resolving Supervisors' and employees' concerns, problems, and formal grievances for both represented and non-represented employees.
+ Conducts formal grievance investigations and hearings and writes third step grievance responses with Manager's review. Advises Supervisors and department heads in the proper administration of corrective discipline and first and second step grievance responses. Investigates and compiles background for arbitration preparation including relevant facts and assuring consistent standards which preclude arbitrary or capricious discipline.
+ Advises Supervisors in the consistent interpretation and application of contract provisions.
+ 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 for, and encourages participation in, established training programs, especially in the area of staff development, contract administration, grievance handling and discipline and effective employee relations.
+ Participates in development programs, and other activities to maintain current awareness of employee and labor relations and Human Resource law issues. As assigned, participates in other related Human Resources projects and programs.
+ Recommends process improvements based on analysis and systems capabilities. Maintains records and conducts correspondence with a variety of agencies and officials that provide a source of information. Prepares reports and recommendations based upon analysis of information gathered.
**REQUIREMENTS** **:**
Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science, Business Administration, or a related field and 3 years of professional supervisory or related Human Resources experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
**NOTE: This document describes typical duties and responsibilities and is not intended to limit management from assigning other work as required.**
The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University’s mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations.
**How To Apply**
All applicants must apply online.
_EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled_
**Pay Range**
Pay Range: $59,197 - $82,888 Annually
_The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job’s compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations._
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**Full/Part Time:** Full-Time
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