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Labor Relations Senior Specialist
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Position Number: 5215265
Location: Syracuse, NY
Position Type: Human Resources

Labor Relations Senior Specialist

Job #: 040826
Location Syracuse, NY
Pay Range: $72,000 - $80,000
Hours: Standard University business hours:

8:30am - 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am - 4:30pm (summer)
Hours may vary based on operational needs.
Job Type: Full-time

Job Description:
Labor Relations Sr Specialist responsibility: Supports administration of positive, effective system wide labor and employee relations program which promotes labor relations strategies. Relies on experience and sound judgment to address daily issues in the context of collective bargaining agreements and employment relationship for such unit staff. Supports LR team while work independently. Adept at prioritizing and meeting shifting needs. Establishes strong, collaborative relationships with Union counterparts. Establishes strong, trust-based relationships with management and non-management staff/faculty across University. Advises managers and supervisors on employee relations matters including performance management, discipline and termination. Collaborates with University Leave Administrator, Office of Risk Management, Office of Equal Opportunity to administer leaves, reasonable accommodations, Worker's Compensation. Designs and delivers professional training to managers and supervisors. Participates in grievance & arbitration process. Conducts confidential workplace investigations. Serves on University team at contract negotiation. Serves as a subject matter expert on interpretation, administration of collective bargaining agreements, generates comprehensive reports.

Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in HR, Industrial Labor Relations, or a related field.
4-6 years experience in HR, labor or employee relations, or related work.
Experience in labor and/or employee relations in an academic setting is desirable.

Job Specific Qualifications:

Human Resources and/or labor relations experience, or legal experience in labor and/or employment law.
Knowledge of key employment and labor laws (e.g., FLSA, FMLA, NLRA, ADA, NY PFL, EEOC Regs. etc.)
Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work collaboratively across levels.
Proactive self-starter; is adept at finding creative solutions to challenging issues.
Skilled at conflict resolution, informal mediation, and negotiation.
Must be detail-oriented, adept at multi-tasking, able to prioritize effectively, and work efficiently in a deadline-driven environment.
Ability to work independently but also function as part of a team.
Exceptional writing, critical thinking, and analytical skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Ability to conduct confidential workplace investigations and prepare detailed, well-written investigation reports.
Proficiency in using PowerPoint; Microsoft Office Products, particularly Outlook, Word, Visio, and Excel; ability to run Hyperion data queries.
Demonstrated ability to influence others across levels.

Responsibilities:

Administer the CBAs of the Universitys unions.
Foster and cultivate effective relationships with University representatives and bargaining unit representatives in joint labor/management initiatives projects and forums. Utilizing critical thinking and fact-based analysis, provide advice, counsel, and training for front-line supervisors and managers regarding issues arising in the context of the employment relationship, collective bargaining agreements, HR policy, benefits, and compensation.
Counsel University management on performance management, employee discipline for union employees, promotion and transfer, salary increases, and termination.
Ensure compliance with and consistent interpretation and application of university policies and collective bargaining agreement provisions. In collaboration with department management, draft, and update department policies.
Conduct confidential investigations of employee complaints.
Respond to inquiries about union/management rights, application of the collective bargaining agreements, and a wide variety of subjects arising within the context of the employment relationship. May periodically address employee relations concerns for non-bargaining unit staff.
Prepare and maintain written reports of interviews and investigations. Maintain and update the labor relations log.
Guide management on departmental restructure and organization while adhering to the CBA.
In accordance with the provisions of the respective collective bargaining agreements, recruitment and staffing functions are performed, including review, approval, and posting of union jobs; approval of search or other waivers; and certification of candidate outcomes for union positions. Also, participate in recruitment of non-union personnel for positions in bargaining unit areas.
Work closely with HRs Talent Acquisition Team to procure staffing for bargaining unit areas.
Ensure compliance of unionized staff in university-wide and required legal initiatives, e.g., sexual harassment training, etc.
Research, analyze, and prepare strategic documents and presentations in preparation for collective bargaining negotiations; participate in union contract negotiations. Run system queries, including salary reports, to prepare documentation for collective bargaining, etc. Prepare Excel and other reports to demonstrate labor relations metrics, prepare spreadsheets for analysis and benchmarking, and prepare other reports as required. Utilize HR personnel management system to run reports, research personnel info etc.
Carry out functions relating to the maintenance of the labor-management relationship: Investigate and respond to grievances. Facilitate grievance resolution at the 1st and 2nd steps. Assist in preparation of supporting documentation for 3rd step grievances and arbitration. Conduct union employee orientation for new bargaining unit employees and disseminate critical information including specific policies and processes.
Collaborate with Senior HR Business partners when necessary to resolve overlapping department issues.

About Syracuse University:
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the Universitys 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.

About the Syracuse area:
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.

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