Employee & Labor Relations Specialist

Company Description:

The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT), part of the State University of New York and an
internationally renowned college of art, design, business and technology with a strong emphasis on liberal arts, invites nominations and
applications for an Employee & Labor Relations Specialist in the Human Resources department.

Job
Description:

The Employee & Labor Relations Specialist supports the Employee & Labor Relations function by assisting with the
administration, coordination, and analysis of labor relations activities. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President of Human Resource
Management & Labor Relations, this role supports grievance processes, investigations, and contract interpretation while ensuring compliance
with collective bargaining agreements and employment laws. The Specialist plays a key role in maintaining timely resolution of labor
matters, supporting institutional operations, and promoting effective employee relations across the college.

Essential
Functions:

Labor Relations Support

• Provide labor relations support to the Director and
  Assistant Vice President by assisting with the administration of employee and labor relations activities.
• Provide basic guidance on
  collective bargaining agreement interpretation, grievances, mediations, and arbitrations under direction.
• Stay current with
  applicable labor and employment legislation.

Investigations, Grievance & Arbitration Support

• Organize and support activities related to disciplinary actions, grievances, complaints, appeals, and other employee relations
  matters.
• Maintain systems to track and ensure timelines for contractual and legal processes are met.
• Assist with
  coordination of witness interviews and collection of documentation for fact-finding investigations.
• Attend grievance-related
  meetings and support case documentation and follow-up.

Administrative & Operational Support

• Develop and maintain schedules for labor management meetings, investigatory meetings, and other employee relations
  activities.
• Attend meetings, prepare draft minutes, verify content, and distribute finalized documentation.
• Maintain
  confidential employee relations files, records, and databases in accordance with institutional policies and retention
  standards.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all information and documentation within scope of the role.

Reporting & Documentation

• Research, analyze, and prepare statistical and narrative reports related to
  employee and labor relations matters.
• Prepare descriptive and evaluative reports and correspondence on disciplinary actions,
  grievances, and investigations for leadership review.
• Generate reports and provide preliminary analysis of case-related data and
  trends.

Projects & Continuous Improvement

• Coordinate and support ongoing continuous improvement
  initiatives and special projects, as assigned.
• Provide labor relations support and assistance to departments under direction of
  leadership.

Stakeholder Communication

• Communicate with faculty, staff, and leadership regarding
  employee relations matters.
• Prepare clear, professional written correspondence and documentation.
• Support collaborative
  relationships across departments and stakeholders.

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all
duties and responsibilities required of the position; other duties may be assigned consistent with the classification of the position.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Labor Relations, Human
  Resources, Public Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of progressively responsible experience in employee or
  labor relations.
• Experience working in a unionized environment and interpreting collective bargaining agreements.
• Experience
  supporting workplace investigations and grievance processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience
  in higher education or public sector environment.
• Familiarity with arbitration, mediation, and formal disciplinary
  procedures.
• Experience with HRIS systems and case management tools.

Knowledge, Skills, &
Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations (e.g., Title VII, ADA, FMLA,
  NLRA).
• Understanding of labor relations principles, contract interpretation, and grievance handling.
• Excellent written and
  verbal communication skills, including report writing and documentation.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving
  skills.
• Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with discretion and integrity.
• Ability to build
  relationships and work effectively with diverse stakeholders, including unions and leadership.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
  and HRIS systems.

Additional Information:

Please note all offers of employment are contingent upon
successful completion of the background check process.

Salary

Salary: $83,882.26 –
$89,894.36 per year; commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Hiring Salary: $83,882.26 per year with step increments per
Salary Schedule 94C, after one year of service and annually thereafter.

Work Schedule

Days/Hours: M-F,
9am-5pm, in person; work schedule subject to change based on needs of the department.

Benefits

The Fashion
Institute of Technology (FIT) provides comprehensive employee benefit programs designed to help keep our faculty and staff and their
families healthy, safe, happy, and productive. Our programs also include a variety of components to help our employees improve the quality
and balance of their work and family lives, and to help them prepare for their futures.

• Retirement Plans
• Health Care
  Plan and Dental Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Account
• Commuter Benefit Plan
• FIT Tuition
  Exemption Program
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Personal, Sick and Holidays)
• 4-day Summer Workweek
• Qualifying Employer
  for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

For a full list of FIT benefits, visit our benefits webpage.

Pay Equity by State
Employers

Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or
mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until
such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you
before such time, please contact the Governor’s Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.

Visa Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for visa
sponsorship by the Fashion Institute of Technology.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

FIT is
firmly committed to creating an environment that will attract and retain people from a range of backgrounds. FIT is firmly committed to
creating a learning and working environment that encourages, utilizes, respects, and appreciates the full expression of every individual’s
ability. The FIT community fosters its mission and grows because of its rich, pluralistic experience. FIT is committed to prohibiting
discrimination, whether on the basis of race, color, creed, age, national origin, immigration or citizenship status, gender, sexual
orientation, disability, marital status, partnership status, caregiver status, sexual and reproductive health decisions, uniformed service,
height, weight, any lawful source of income, status as a victim of domestic violence or as a victim of sex offenses or stalking, whether
children are, may be or would be residing with a person or conviction or arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable
federal, state, or local laws. FIT is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment, including the opportunity for upward mobility
for all qualified individuals. Applications from veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged. Inquiries regarding FIT’s
non-discrimination policies may be directed to the Chief Equal Employment Opportunity Officer/Title IX Coordinator, 212.217.3360.

Annual Security Report

The safety and well-being of FIT’s students, faculty, staff, and visitors is of paramount
importance. Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, FIT publishes an annual
report containing crime statistics and statements of security policy, accessible here: Safety Statistics. A paper copy of
the report will be provided upon request by contacting Public Safety’s administrative office number at (212) 217-4999.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

The working conditions for this position will be primarily in an
office space. The physical requirement for this position will require frequent sitting, occasional standing, occasional bending or twisting,
occasional walking, occasional pulling, pushing, or reaching, frequent repetitive motions, and occasionally lifting 20 lbs. or less.

Application Instructions:

In order to be considered for this position, please submit the following documents
online:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial Transcript
• A list of three references with telephone numbers and
  email addresses

Returning Applicants – Login to
your FITNYC Careers Account to check your submitted application material.

Review of applications will begin immediately until the
position is filled.

Please note that due to the volume of applications, we will not be able to contact each applicant
individually.

Additional information about the Fashion Institute of Technology can be found at: http://www.fitnyc.edu.