System Director of Labor Relations

3 weeks ago

Hartford, United States Connecticut State Community College Full time
Details:

Posted: August 7, 2024
Level: Management / Confidential (Executive 2)
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Closing Date: The committee will begin review of applications immediately. Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm (EST) on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.
Location:

CSCU System Office
61 Woodland Street Hartford, CT 06105
**This position is not remote**
For more information, please visit the campus website or www.ct.edu/hr/jobs
Connecticut State Colleges & Universities Mission:

The Connecticut State Colleges & Universities (CSCU) contribute to the creation of knowledge and the economic growth of the state of Connecticut by providing affordable, innovative, and rigorous programs. Our learning environments transform students and facilitate an ever-increasing number of individuals to achieve their personal and career goals.
CSCU Vision:

The Connecticut State Colleges and Universities will build on its long and successful history by working collectively - within and across institutions - and by engaging external partners to increase the number of students pursuing and completing personally and professionally rewarding certificate and degree programs, improving their social mobility, and helping the state to meet its current and future workforce demands.
CSCU Equity Statement:

The Connecticut State Colleges and Universities commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.
Anticipated Start Date:

October 2024
Position Summary:

Reporting to the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Human Resources and Labor Relations, the System Director of Labor Relations serves as the Chief Negotiator and chief labor relations strategist for the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities System (CSCU System). The position provides strategic advice, guidance, direction, and representation to the CSCU System in connection with unclassified (faculty and non-teaching professionals) and classified employee labor relations including contract administration and collective bargaining negotiations.

The position develops and maintains extensive and productive relationships with Senior Leadership for the CSCU System, the Board of Regents, campus and institutional HR personnel/administrators, the finance and administration functions, the compliance functions, campus and institutional diversity and equity personnel/administrators, the Compliance Office, Office of the General Counsel, and campus and system office leadership, and all bargaining units.

The position has system wide responsibility, inclusive of all CSCU institutions under the jurisdiction of the Board of Regents, for negotiation and application/interpretation of all Labor Relations issues.
Example of Job Duties:

The following examples of duties illustrate the general range of tasks assigned to the position but are not intended to define the limits of required duties. Other essential duties may be assigned consistent with the general scope of the position.
  • Provides strategic direction and guidance in the delivery and administration of labor relations services to contribute to the effective utilization and management of the CSCU System across all universities, CT State, the system office and Charter Oak.
  • Serves as a lead negotiator, or in conjunction with Labor Counsel and outside counsel, in collective bargaining and the negotiation of labor contracts; develops and directs the research and support for contract administration and negotiations; supervises Labor Relations staff in gathering and analyzing data needed for negotiations with unclassified employee unions and for other labor relations functions; forms and trains negotiation teams on the bargaining process, develops and implements contract proposals at the bargaining table; directs the solicitation of changes and the recommendation of proposals regarding classified contracts in connection with Statewide contract negotiations.
  • Develops, recommends, and implements policies, procedures, and best practices in the effective management of labor and employee relations administration across the CSCU System; develops strategic initiatives to streamline and formalize the delivery of labor relations services.
  • Responsible for defending the assets and resources of all CSCU institutions in labor and employee matters and may serve as the primary advocate in all system-wide labor relations proceedings; responsible for directing and supervising the delivery of contract and grievance administration services with respect to unclassified and classified employee issues.
  • Provides strategic direction and oversight to Labor Relations staff in serving as the CSCU Chancellor's designee for System Office classified grievances, in representing CSCU institutions at Step III classified grievance meetings; and in serving as CSCU Chancellor's designee for unclassified grievances at the System level; supervises the Labor Relations staff in conducting grievance meetings, drafting responses and settlement agreements; establishes and maintains a system-wide grievance tracking database; works collaboratively with other HR employees on labor and employee relations matters.
  • Directs and assists in providing advice and guidance to campus HR business partners and system-wide executive leaders with respect to consistent approaches to employee grievances, and other workplace matters. Prepares communications to CSCU institutions; directs the gathering and compilation of information in response to requests from unions, the general public, the Office of State Labor Relations and the Department of Administrative Services.
  • Serves as Liaison with Office of Labor Relations, Department of Administrative Services, and other state agencies, as well as Office of the General Counsel and outside legal counsel, as appropriate, on questions related to labor relations compliance.
  • Under the supervision of the Assistant Vice Chancellor of Human Resources and with the advice and guidance of the CSCU Office of the General Counsel, is responsible for interpretation and application of CBA's and final approval for Labor Relations settlements/MOA's.
  • Ensures consistent application/interpretation of all CBAs across all locations within the CSCU System.
  • Oversees the development and implementation of future training for campus leaders as well as employees as it relates to contract implementation, arbitration, and prohibited practices matters.
  • Communicates and regularly interfaces with other HR staff in order to determine and implement best practices for the HR and LR areas.
This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full duties and responsibilities that is stated within the job description.
Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in management, labor relations, or a related field, and a minimum of four (4) years of related experience in labor relations, investigations, human resources, or a related field; or a comparable combination of experience and training.

Incumbents are required to have demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in the following:
  • Demonstrated ability to support the full range of labor relations administration and contract. negotiation functions in a complex, unionized, public sector employment environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to understand, interpret, apply, and advise on complex laws, regulations and collective bargaining agreements affecting human resource management, labor relations and related fields.
  • Knowledge of state and federal laws, statutes, regulations and guidelines.
  • General knowledge of employee classification and compensation.
  • General knowledge of human resource administration.
  • General knowledge of principles and practices of employee compensation and benefits.
  • Negotiating skills.
  • Skill in writing technical contract provisions.
  • Ability to interpret and apply statutes, contracts and regulations.
  • Ability to prepare for and present cases at grievances or other administrative hearings and investigative ability.
  • Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively and efficiently and manage at all levels of the organizations and with staff on location and at remote locations.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion and make decisions based on accurate, well informed, and timely analyses.
  • Operates with the highest level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results orientation.
  • Strong strategic and analytical thinking skills. Ability to see long-term implications based on reasoned analysis.
  • Ability to work in conflict-based settings with a fair, balanced, and pragmatic approach.
  • Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and working in an environment with diverse faculty, staff, management, and external constituents.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with senior campus and university management and administration
Candidates must possess proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students. They are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.).
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Master's degree or Juris Doctor (J.D.)
  • Labor Relations and contract administration in a higher education environment
Starting Salary:

Minimum Salary; $165,083 approximate annual plus excellent State of CT medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits. The salary will be based on the selected candidate's qualifications such as education and job-related experience, and internal equity.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous leave policies; several retirement plans; and many choices for comprehensive health insurance. You also have access to many additional benefits to save for retirement, protect your family & more with supplemental benefits. Tuition reimbursement may apply if applicable.
Application Instructions:

To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume. The cover letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or it can be uploaded as a combined file with the resume.

Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable.

For more information or to apply via our website at www.ct.edu/hr/jobs
Selection Procedure:

Following the closing date, application materials will be evaluated by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be limited to those applicants who are best qualified based on the minimum and preferred qualifications and who have submitted all the required documents by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Candidates who have been selected and approved to Interview will be contacted, and finalists will be recommended for further consideration by the Hiring Manager for final selection and recommendation for employment.
Background Screening:

All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification. CSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CSCU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: John-Paul Chaisson-Cardenas, PhD, MSW, Vice-president of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, ([email protected]).

CSCU IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F

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