University of Michigan Hiring for Labor Relations Representative Intermediate Job at Ann Arbor, MI Full Time

How to Apply

Please include a cover letter of one page or less, attached as the first page of your resume (due to system limitations).

Summary

We are looking for a Labor Relations Representative Intermediate to join the Labor Relations team in University Human Resources. You will support the chief negotiators in bargaining and help provide units with guidance on personnel matters with a focus on bargained-for groups. You will also support the Labor Relations team in providing guidance to all three of the University’s campuses and work with Directors, Managers, and Supervisors of several units regarding Collective Bargaining Agreements, contract administration, campus policies, and HR programs. You will report to the Director of Labor Relations for University HR.

Why Work at Michigan?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Paid time off, including family leave
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Responsibilities*

• Prepare for, support, and participate in union-management contract negotiations and administer provisions of collective bargaining agreements.
• Prepare and gather written documentation and data for analysis for presentation to unions during bargaining sessions
• Administrative responsibilities to support collective bargaining processes and labor relations functions of the department.
• Under guidance, interpret union-management agreements, and represent management in settling grievances under established grievance and dispute procedures.
• Advise managers, supervisors, and other leaders on courses of action for basic labor relations, employee relations, and general employment issues.
• Advise directors, managers, supervisors, and others on interpretation of personnel procedures, legal and union contract compliance, grievance, discipline, and termination matters.
• Help maintain documentation of grievances, arbitrations, MERC decisions, discipline, and termination issues.
• Monitor bargaining trends, issues, disciplinary patterns, actions, and settlements for team discussion.
• Mediate with employees and union representatives, assessing risk and identifying legal issues to management or others.
• Collaborate with unit colleagues on matters of University-wide concern.
• Develop and deliver educational materials and courses on labor relations, contract interpretation, and labor law applications for supervisors, managers, and others.
• Maintain departmental reports and records and collect statistical data for administrative and regulatory purposes including employee relations issues, cases, and union activities.
• Help develop short and long-term plans for the labor relations function.
• Contribute to a working environment that is conducive to labor-management harmony and value-added partnerships by assisting with the drafting, implementation, and maintenance of equitable procedures and programs.
• Support Office of General Counsel in preparation for arbitrations and matters before MERC.
• Respect diverse views and approaches, and help maintain an environment of tolerance, diversity and inclusivity, civility, and acceptance toward all employees.
• Participate in employee relations matters for non-bargained-for staff which may include investigating, consulting with managers and employees, participating in grievances, and disciplinary process.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor’s degree required in a related field such as Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, Labor and Employment Relations, or equivalent training or experience.
• 2+ years of labor relations experience with knowledge of labor/employee relations and human resources generalist responsibilities.
• Demonstrated work experience in labor relations including union/management relations and the interpretation of policies or negotiated contracts.
• Demonstrated general work experience managing multiple projects, maintaining positive business relations, and problem-solving workplace issues.
• Must have the ability to work independently and to maintain positive working relationships with all levels of management and staff.
• Demonstrated excellent written, verbal, analytical skills with the ability to work collaboratively.
• Expertise functioning in a team-oriented environment.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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COVID-19 vaccinations, including boosters when eligible, are required for all University of Michigan students, faculty and staff across all campuses, including Michigan Medicine. This includes those working remotely. More information on this new policy is available on the Campus Blueprint website or the UM-Dearborn and UM-Flint websites.