Position Details
Recruitment/Posting Title
Senior Labor Relations Specialist
Job Category
Staff & Executive - Human Resources
Department
Office of University Labor Relations
Overview
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey’s preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.
For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes’ list of America’s Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication’s 2023 list. Rutgers’ commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation’s military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.
Posting Summary
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Senior Labor Relations Specialist for the Office of University Labor Relations. Under the general direction of the Vice President for University Labor Relations and Special Counsel for Labor Affairs and the Associate Vice President for Labor Relations and Assistant Vice President for Academic Labor Relations Affairs, this position is responsible for assisting in the negotiation, interpretation, and administration of collective negotiations agreements for Rutgers University.
Among the key duties of this position are the following:
- Participates in collective negotiations and the presentation of proposals at negotiations, designs and delivers workshops on employee and labor relations subjects, and develops and administers University employee and labor relations policies and procedures.
- Assists in the presentation of proposals at collective negotiations sessions, researches and prepares proposals for collective negotiations.
- Leads, guides and instructs and makes work assignments to Labor Relations Specialists in the performance of their duties as authorized by the Vice President of University Labor Relations and Special Counsel for Labor Affairs.
- Resolves a wide variety of complex employee – supervisor – and union-related employee relations and labor relations issues.
- Advises supervisors and employees about labor and employee relations matters.
- Conducts research on existing, new, and anticipated legislation as requested.
- Provides guidance on grievance procedures.
- Provides recommendations for new and existing human resources policies In collaboration with University Human Resources.
- Works on a regular basis with the Office of Senior Vice President and General Counsel (“OGC”) on the presentation of, and strategy for, grievance and disciplinary arbitrations, PERC proceedings, and contract interpretation issues.
- Demonstrates commitment to valuing diversity, equity and inclusion, and contributes to an inclusive learning and working environment (part of all key duties above).
Position Status
Full Time
FLSA
Exempt
Grade
07
Annual Minimum Salary
91297.00
Annual Mid Range Salary
115559.00
Annual Maximum Salary
139821.00
Standard Hours
37.50
Union Description
Administrators Confidential
Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to .
Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility
ABP
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
- Five (5) years of progressively more complex experience in labor relations or human resources in a unionized environment.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of employment and labor law issues.
- Proficient in the use of databases and spreadsheet software.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Relevant advanced degree or law degree.
- Prior experience in higher education and/or the public sector.
- Experience in employee or labor relations in an academic medical center or healthcare facility.
- Experience costing proposals and wages in labor negotiations.
Posting Details
Posting Number
24ST2442
Posting Open Date
10/16/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus
Downtown New Brunswick
City
New Brunswick
State
NJ
Location Details
Pre-employment Screenings
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
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