Assistant Vice President for Labor and Employee Relations

Job Summary: The Assistant Vice President (AVP) for Labor and Employee Relations serves as a Human Resources leader responsible for the Colleges labor and employee relations.

The AVP serves as a trusted advisor to the Vice President Presidents Cabinet senior administrators and academic leadership on labor strategy employee relations workplace investigations regulatory compliance and institutional policy. The role leads complex labor-management matters oversees compliance with employment laws and regulatory requirements and promotes consistent equitable employment practices. The AVP develops proactive strategies to strengthen employee relations while contributing to a positive workplace culture.

Minimum Qualifications:

- Masters degree in Human Resources Labor Relations or related field or Juris Doctor required
- Minimum of ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience in union and labor relations is required.
- Minimum of seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in employee relations compliance or related Human Resources functions
- Minimum of five (5) years of supervisory and management experience preferably in a unionized higher education or public sector environment
- Significant experience leading collective bargaining strategy contract administration grievance resolution and arbitration matters
- Demonstrated experience in conflict resolution mediation conciliatory and restorative practices
- Demonstrated experience overseeing workplace investigations including EEO discrimination harassment misconduct and other compliance-related matters
- Strong working knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations including labor and employment law EEO/Title VII ADA FMLA FLSA and related compliance requirements
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and HR information systems

Licensing Requirements:

- Valid Drivers License

Hiring Range:$119936 - $171388

Preferred Qualifications:

- Juris Doctor (J.D.) or relevant professional certification (SPHR SHRM-SCP IPMA-SCP or equivalent) preferred
- Experience with Faculty Union at a College or University

Job Specific Task List:

• Provide leadership and strategic direction for labor relations and employee relations - (Essential)
• Serve as an advisor to executive leadership on labor strategy compliance matters and workplace issues - (Essential)
• Develop strategic initiatives related to labor and employee relations - (Essential)
• Lead continuous improvement efforts related to labor and employee relations processes systems and service delivery. - (Essential)
• Lead labor relations strategy negotiations and contract administration and advise leadership on labor strategy and contract interpretation. - (Essential)
• Oversee grievance administration arbitration matters labor-management committees and dispute resolution processes and administration of the collective bargaining agreement. - (Essential)
• Collaborate with academic and administrative leadership regarding labor matters - (Essential)
• Represent the College in hearings mediations arbitrations and other labor-related proceedings as appropriate. - (Essential)
• Provide oversight of complex employee relations matters and ensure fair consistent and legally sound resolutions. - (Essential)
• Oversee workplace investigations involving discrimination harassment misconduct retaliation and related concerns. - (Essential)
• Manage disciplinary actions performance concerns conflict resolution and progressive discipline. - (Essential)
• Promote proactive employee relations strategies that strengthen workplace climate and reduce organizational risk including alternative dispute resolution mediation and conciliatory and restorative practices - (Essential)
• Oversee development review interpretation and implementation of HR policies and procedures to ensure legal and regulatory compliance. - (Essential)
• Monitor changes in labor and employment laws and regulatory requirements; recommend policy and practice changes accordingly. - (Essential)
• Partner with legal counsel and internal stakeholders on employee matters. - (Essential)
• Provide training related to labor relations compliance investigations workplace conduct and supervisory practices. - (Essential)
• Support leadership development in conflict resolution mediation conciliatory and restorative practices performance management corrective action and employee engagement. - (Essential)
• Champion strategies that enhance workplace culture employee engagement and recognition initiatives. - (Essential)
• Oversee tracking analysis and reporting related to labor and employee cases. - (Essential)
• Use data and metrics to inform strategy decision-making and continuous improvement efforts. - (Essential)
• Prepare executive reports recommendations and presentations - (Essential)
• Collaborate with internal departments and external agencies on employment compliance and labor-related matters. - (Essential)
• Participate in committees shared governance groups and strategic initiatives. - (Essential)
• Support broader Human Resources and organizational development initiatives and perform other duties as assigned. - (Standard)

Job Type: Full Time 12 Month

If part time hours per week: n/a

About Us:

Our Purpose: Learning for all; learning for life.

Our Core Values: A Circle of Caring

Caring by Creating Our Future Together

• We work together to shape and build our preferred future.
• We encourage and celebrate creativity and innovation.
• We set high goals and strive to achieve them.
• We strive to provide exceptional service to all who help shape our future.

Caring for Each Other

• We are gateways to student success and opportunity.
• We promote respect collegiality and equity-mindedness in all we say and do.
• We nurture awareness and cultural sensitivity to create a climate of trust.
• We are growth-minded believing that each of us is capable of learning developing and growing to support our mission.

Caring by Doing What is Right

• We are honest and hold each other and ourselves to the highest ethical standards.
• We provide the most accurate information available in all communications.
• We are transparent about our decisions as individuals and teams.
• We embrace broad engagement in the shared governance process.