New Jersey Institute of Technology Hiring for Employee and Labor Relations Partner at Newark, NJ  Full Time

Title:
Employee and Labor Relations Partner

Department:
Empl & Labor Rel/ HR Bus Prtnrships

Reports To:
Director, Employee and Labor Relations

Position Type:
Staff

Position Summary:
The
Employee and Labor Relations Partner reports to the Director of Employee and
Labor Relations and facilitates the administration of the university’s collective
bargaining agreements and the development, implementation and administration
of employee relations programs and policies, including those related to
leaves and disability accommodations. This position will manage all
collective bargaining protocols and procedures. The incumbent participates in
labor contract negotiations, grievance meetings, arbitration, interpretation
of union contracts and University policies, investigation of disciplinary
matters involving unionized employees.
Ensures that management receives and understands training on labor and
employee relations policies and procedures. The incumbent is responsible for
advising and assisting HR staff with policies and procedures, as directed.

Essential Functions:
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Collective Negotiations: Provides labor relations support to the negotiation
teams. Advises and assists in the interpretation and administration of
collective bargaining agreements. Collects information and data to assess
cost and policy implications of negotiations. Assists with preparation of
documents, proposals, and records required for contract negotiations and
internal team meetings. Maintains and analyzes labor policy, practices and
environment in furtherance of the collective negotiation practices of the
Department, under the strategic guidance of the Director of Employee and
Labor Relations.
–
Collective Agreement Administration: Provides guidance and assistance with
interpretation of university collective bargaining agreements. Administers
grievance procedures under the direction of the Director of Employee and
Labor Relations. Monitors compliance with university collective bargaining
agreements.
–
Disciplinary Investigation of university employees: Investigates potentially disciplinary
allegations against unionized employees.
Reviews complaints, interviews witnesses and the subject(s) of the
investigation, and reviews evidence corroborating the allegations or
exonerating the employee. Writes
reports summarizing investigation process, and participates through grievance
process, including arbitration, if applicable.
– Labor
Relations: Researches relevant federal, state and local labor and employment
laws. Drafts responses to formal labor complaints. Works with the Director to
identify and create innovative solutions to solve and prevent problems.
–
Training: Participates in the development and delivery of management training
programs designed to advance the human resources management of unionized
faculty and staff.
–
Strategic partnerships: Support HR Business Partners with any labor relations
matters that may arise, as needed. Collaborate with labor partners to
encourage collaboration where appropriate and informal resolutions of
contractual issues.
–
Policy development: Participate in the development and implementation of
university-wide policies, including working with various groups to ensure
policies are in compliance with the university’s overall mission as well as
the collective bargaining agreements.
–
Confidentiality: Ensure and practice strict confidentiality of all matters
human resources related matters, except expressly publishable in carrying out
the specific responsibilities of the job.

Additional Functions:
-Other
duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Prerequisite Qualifications:
– A Bachelor’s
degree in human resources management or labor studies or related field plus a
minimum of three years of professional, legal, compliance or human resources
experience in a unionized setting.
–
Candidates should also show strong verbal and written communication and
decision-making skills, especially in relation to conflict resolution.
–
Demonstrated experience in Google and MS Office Suites.
– At the
university’s discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be
exempted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the
university, an equivalent combination of education and experience
specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Preferred Qualifications:
– SHRM-SCP/SPHR
certification preferred.
– Prior
experience in public sector, or higher education, unionized setting.

Bargaining Unit:
Non-Aligned

Range/Band:
11

FLSA:
Exempt
Full-Time

Additional Information:
– A
hybrid work schedule is available for this position.