Labor Relations Coordinator

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Labor Relations Coordinator

The candidate will provide duties include: Provides advice and guidance to academic administrators regarding the interpretation and application of relevant collective bargaining agreements and policies that govern academic personnel matters. Communicates with Human Resources, Labor Relations, union representatives, managers and employees to resolve workplace issues governed by collective bargaining agreements. Develops and maintains an appropriate case management system for tracking grievances, labor relations cases and other employment-related matters for all academic bargaining units. Coordinates and attends labor contract negotiations, due process hearings, grievance hearings and other labor/management meetings. Prepares necessary documents for such matters. Performs research and analysis of labor agreements and employment policies at other institutions to inform labor negotiation strategy and/or policy development. Compiles and analyzes data, and creates reports. Supports labor negotiations with the faculty, graduate assistant and post-doc collective bargaining units. Participates in development of bargaining strategy and preparation of contract proposals and counter proposals. Coordinates disciplinary hearings, grievance conferences and other proceedings between departmental administrators and union officials. Provides administrative support for all matters related to academic labor relations including drafting correspondence, scheduling, record-keeping and document review. Works to create a diverse and inclusive workplace for all faculty, staff, and students. Ensures that all personnel practices are valid and reliable, and do not have adverse impact on minority groups. Maintain working knowledge of, and ensure adherence to, University, state, and federal human resources laws and policies as well as collective bargaining agreements. Understands responsibilities with respect to Title IX, Clery and other compliance requirements.

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Job no: 500057

Company info

University of Massachusetts-Amherst
330 Whitmore Building 181 Presidents Drive
Amherst
Massachusetts
United States 01003
Website : http://www.umass.edu