Director of Labor and Employee Relations

Newark Board Of Education

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Posted on : 01-05-2025

Job Description

Position Type:
Non Instructional All Titles/Director Labor/Empl Relations

Date Posted:
4/28/2025

Location:
Human Resource Services 404

NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATION
HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES
765 BROAD STREET NEWARK NEW JERSEY 07102
ROGER LEON SUPERINTENDENT

DIRECTOR OF LABOR & EMPLOYEE RELATIONS

(Pending availability of funds and Board of Education approval)

The Superintendent invites qualified and interested persons to apply for the position ofDirector of Labor & Employee Relations

SUMMARY:
The Director of Labor & Employee Relations leads the school districts labor relations efforts and oversees the administration of nine 9 collective bargaining agreements. This role serves as a key liaison between Newark Public Schools and its various bargaining units ensuring compliance with all labor agreements employment laws and regulations as well as district policies. The Director provides guidance on labor contract administration dispute resolution and labormanagement relations while fostering collaboration between school district leadership and union leaders. The Director also leads workplace investigations for the school district including investigations of and comprehensive report writing for affirmative action/EEO and Title IX complaints involving district employees.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Juris Doctorate or Masters degree from accredited college or university in labor relations human resources business or public administration or a related field; Human Resources Certification preferred (e.g. SHRMCP or SHRMSCP).
Minimum of five 5 years of progressive labor relations and/or HR leadership experience.
Experience in K12 public school district or with similar unionized public sector organization.
Proven leadership experience including managing labor relations teams for collective bargaining.
Extensive knowledge of federal and state workplace and education laws including but not limited to: PERC Civil Service FLSA FMLA ADA Title VII NJ LAD N.J.S.A. 18A and N.J.A.C. 6A.
Experience investigating and resolving workplace complaints (e.g. affirmative action EEO Intuitional Abuse Title IX).
Strong analytical problemsolving interpersonal and conflict resolution skills with the ability to manage complex labor and HR issues.
Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to negotiate influence and collaborate across all levels.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and various Human Resource platforms (e.g. PeopleSoft Kronos Frontline Aesop).

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supports the development and of a comprehensive labor relations strategy that aligns with the school districts mission and promotes a positive workplace culture.
Serves as a major contributor in collective bargaining assisting in contract negotiations with unions and coordinating with school district leadership; first chair collective bargaining experience preferred.
Prepares and reviews proposals counterproposals and contract modifications in consultation with school district leadership.
Provides guidance to school district leadership on labor relations and HR trends policy development and strategies for maintaining productive workforce relationships.
Leads the Labor Relations team to ensure effective administration of all labor agreements union grievance resolution/arbitrations processing and handling of disciplinary cases compliance oversight of HR projects and initiatives and handling of workplace investigations.
Collaborates with school district leadership to address laborrelated challenges and implement strategies to mitigate any labor relations or HR issues.
Serves as the subject matter expert for interpretation application and administration of all collective bargaining agreements.
Advises school administrators directors managers and supervisors on labor contract provisions employee rights and employee discipline.
Collaborates with HR teams to ensure all initiatives support broader school district policies and goals workforce planning and educational excellence.
Maintains the union grievance process including responses to grievances factfinding and preparing positions for hearings arbitrations and mediations.
Develops and delivers training programs on labor relations best practices contract interpretation and performance management.
Ensures compliance with all federal and state workplace laws as well as school district policies and procedures.
Attends monthly meetings of the Boards Personnel Committee leading discussions on active union negotiations and related labor matters; attends other meetings as required.
Keeps informed on labor relations trends regulatory changes and emerging issues advising school district leadership on potential impacts.
Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with union leaders.

REPORTS TO:
Assistant Superintendent for Human Resource Services.

SALARY EMPLOYMENT PERIOD AND UNION AFFILIATION:
Salary: Commensurate with background and experience.
Employment Period: Twelve 12 Months.
Union Affiliation: Unaffiliated.

HOW TO APPLY:
Newark Board of Education only accepts electronic applications.

THE NEWARK BOARD OF EDUCATIONIS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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