Labor and Employee Relations Partner

Job:
Labor and Employee Relations Partner

Under the guidance and direction of the Associate Director
of Labor and Employee Relations, the Labor and Employee Relations Partner is responsible for advising on all aspects of labor and employee
relations for the College. The focus of this role is to foster, develop and maintain employee and labor management relationships within the
college.

In partnership with the Associate Director of Labor and Employee Relations, the Director of Human Resources, and the Office
of General Counsel, the Employee and Labor Relations Partner will assist in managing all aspects of employee and labor relations with the
College’s bargaining units, including preparations for contract negotiations, point of contact on employee investigations, assist at
grievance hearings, disciplinary issues, manage labor and employee logs, point of contact for all unemployment claims and invoices, and
collaboration with other departments in the college on investigations (such as Title IX office). The Labor and Employee Relations Partner
will assist and collaborate with the Human Resources Partners working to collaborate on matters related to employee and labor relations
issues.

Job Description:

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manage, coordinate and assist in developing and
  maintaining appropriate labor and employee relations to support the college employees, department and interests of the
  college.
• Partners with the Human Resources Partners to provide guidance and recommendations for departments, managers and employees
  on the resolution of issues and ensures the consistent, uniform and fair application of policies and procedures and CBA
  obligations.
• Works closely with Huma Resources Partners and managers to provide advice to managers on employee relations,
  performance management issues, performance improvement plans (PIPs), etc…
• Maintains and provides support to the Assistant Director
  of Labor and Employee Relations, on all labor-management relations with all bargaining units through a variety of techniques including
  intake, investigatory meetings, labor management meetings, etc…
• Conduct and manage employee concerns in a timely and thorough
  manner, including but not limited to any inquiries, investigations, coordinate interviews, collect evidence, conduct research, contact union
  representatives, witnesses, complainants, respondents, etc…. Ensures compliance with applicable collective bargaining agreements and
  College policies regarding investigatory, disciplinary and grievance procedures for employees. Provide detailed analysis, summary of
  findings, and recommendations.
• Collaborates with the Office of Nondiscrimination and Title IX on investigations, inquiries, and
  training.
• Point of contact for Unemployment cases, inquiries, hearings, etc… and provide any/all documentation to defend the
  college’s position on UI requests.
• Establish and maintain strong, positive relationships with union representatives and department
  managers overseeing staff under a CBA in order to cooperatively and proactively resolve conflicts.
• Assist in preparation of
  materials for mediation, arbitration, third party investigations (EEO, DHS) in partnership Assistant Director of Labor and Employee
  Relations, Director of Human Resources, the Office of General Counsel or outside counsel.
• Participate in communication, delivery and
  execution of reduction of force, lay off, furloughs, re-designs and re-organizations of departments and college services and the impact to
  employees.
• Support colleagues to conduct training for on collective bargaining agreements and labor management, managing in a
  unionized environment, progressive discipline and other relevant employee and labor relation topics.
• Manage and update confidential
  Employee and Labor Relations log and ensure all confidential case files and documents are maintained, up to date and
  accessible.
• Assist in the negotiations of the College’s collective bargaining agreements with 5 bargaining
  units.
• Participate in review of job descriptions for positions within bargaining units.
• In absence of the Assistant Director
  of Labor and Employee Relations, provide support to clients as needed.
• Prepares and presents required and special reports related to
  employee and labor relations.
• Performs additional duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent
  interpersonal, problem solving, and critical thinking skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and administer a broad range of tasks
  including resolving complaints, coaching and counseling managers and associates on policies and procedures.
• Ability to make
  recommendations regarding resolution of employee related problems or issues, by using sound judgment that is consistent with standards,
  practices, policies, procedures, regulation or government law.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including the
  ability to facilitate and conduct training sessions in a manner understandable to a wide variety of constituencies
• Ability to
  objectively coach employees and management through complex, and difficult issues
• Demonstrated knowledge of HR best practices,
  particularly in the functional areas of retention, investigations, training, professional development and performance management.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with diverse employee populations.
• Strong organizational skills; evidence of
  self-motivation; demonstrated ability to plan, schedule and work both independently and in teams.
• Ability to set priorities and to
  manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• High degree of professionalism and discretion in contacts with management and team
  members.
• Excellent computing skills, including experience with a comprehensive HRIS system (Workday experience preferred) as well as
  the Microsoft Office suite of products

Skills, Qualifications & Requirements:

Education/Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum three to five years of progressive Human Resources experience; must have experience in labor
  relations and employee relations

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in a relevant field
• Experience in
  higher education preferred
• Professional training certification, such as SHRM preferred

Salary Range: $90,000 – $100,000
annually

Hours: 35 Hours a Week – Hybrid – 3 days in office, 2 days remote, subject to change due to operational
needs.

This job description is intended as a summary of the primary responsibilities of and qualifications for this position. The
job description is not intended as inclusive of all duties an individual in this position might be asked to perform or of all qualifications
that may be required either now or in the future.

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a
variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and
training. The above hiring range represents the College’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the
time of posting.

Company:
Barnard College

Time Type:
Full time