Labor Relations Associate
Company: CT State Community College
Location: Hartford
Posted on: August 6, 2022
Job Description:
Details:Posted: June 1, 2022Level: -Management / Confidential
(Mgr1) -Hours: -Full-time, 40 hours per weekJob Posting #: CSCC
22-30PC# TBDClosing Date: Open until filledLocation:Connecticut
State Colleges & Universities61 Woodland Street, -Hartford, CT
06105CT State Community College Mission:Connecticut State Community
College (CT State) provides access to academically rigorous and
innovative education and training focused on student success. The
College supports excellence in teaching and learning, makes
data-informed decisions, promotes equity, advances positive change
for the students, communities, and industries it serves, and awards
associates degrees and certificates.CT State Community College
Vision:CT State will be recognized for exceptional student success,
educational leadership, and transformative collaboration with
business and industry, government, educational, and key
stakeholders while advancing diverse opportunities for Connecticuts
citizens and communities.CT State Community College Equity
Statement:The CSCU system 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:
-Summer 2022Position Summary:Reporting to the Director of Labor
Relations, the Labor Relations Associate provides advice, guidance
and representation to the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities
(CSCU) system in connection with both unclassified (faculty and
non-teaching professionals) and classified employee labor relations
including employee counseling, contract administration and
collective bargaining negotiations as a key member of the Labor
Relations Center of Excellence (COE).Supervision Exercised: As a
key member of the Labor Relations Center of Excellence (COE), the
Labor Relations Associate will report to the Director of Labor
Relations and will serve as a primary labor and employee relations
contact in support of the CSCU System. The Labor Relations
Associate may supervise human resources staff and may also on
occasion manage and direct part-time Educational Assistants or
student workers. The position has extensive relationships with the
HRSS Affirmative Action and Compensation, Benefits & HR Admin
Centers Excellence, the Director of HR Strategy, Regional HR
Managers, and Campus HR Generalists. This position will be
responsible for continuous improvement in process, workflows, tools
and systems related to labor and employee relations administration
for CSCU employees. Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in
management, labor relations, or a closely related field, and a
minimum of four (4) years of related experience in human resources
management or labor relations; or a comparable combination of
experience and training.Successful Candidate must have or must
possess:
- Demonstrated ability to carry out the full range of labor
relations and contract administration functions in a complex,
unionized, public sector employment environment.
- Demonstrated ability to research, understand, interpret, apply
and advise on complex laws, regulations and collective bargaining
agreements affecting human resource management, labor relations and
related fields.
- Considerable knowledge of state and federal laws, statutes,
regulations and guidelines;
- knowledge of rules of evidence and hearings procedures before
administrative bodies;
- knowledge of employee classification and compensation;
- knowledge of human resource administration;
- -leadership skills, knowledge of principles and practices of
employee compensation and benefits;
- considerable interpersonal skills; oral and written
communication skills; 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 hearing -and investigative ability.
- Experience working in a team environment and collaboration with
multiple constituencies.
- PC proficiency (Windows environment)
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate and
manage relationships at all levels of the organization and with
staff at remote locations are essential.
- -Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to
exercise sound judgment, handle sensitive matters, and make
decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
- high -level of integrity and dependability with strong sense of
urgency and results orientation.Substitutions Allowed:Applicants
who do not meet the minimum qualifications as stated are encouraged
to put in writing precisely how their background and experience
have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position and by
providing appropriate references. Exceptions to the degree
requirements may be made for compelling reasons.Preferred
Qualifications:
- Labor Relations and contract administration experience in a
higher education environment is highly desirable.
- CoreCT (PeopleSoft) and SCT Banner experience preferred.Example
of Job Duties:Manage and perform the delivery and administration of
labor relations and employee relations programs and services to
contribute to the effective utilization and management of the CSCU
System including all 17 institutions as follows: Responsible for
contract and grievance administration; advises colleges with
respect to unclassified and classified employee issues; serves as
CSCU Presidents designee for System Office Step II classified
grievances; represents colleges at Step III classified grievance
meetings; under supervision serves as CSCU Presidents designee for
unclassified grievances at the System level and conducts grievance
meetings, drafts responses and settlement agreements. May
participate and assist in the presentation of cases at arbitration
or other administrative bodies. Assists in providing advice and
guidance to CSCU Director of HR Strategies, Regional HR Managers,
HR Generalists, and supervisors with respect to employee grievances
and problems and general employee relations including but not
limited to FMLA/ADA/Workers Compensation, and employee corrective
action. Acts as a liaison between employees and managers to solve
problems. Prepares communications to CSCU institutions; gathers and
compiles information in response to requests from unions, States
Office of Labor Relations, and Department of Administrative
Services; provides assistance in development and delivery of
system-wide training programs for labor relations designees,
supervisors, etc. Assists in the investigation of employee
complaints and issues; assists CSCU investigators with interviewing
witnesses, preparing reports, securing statements and gathering
records and other relevant material; and plays a key role in
recommending the disposition of complaints with CSCU campus
leaders. Serves as Liaison with Office of Labor Relations,
Department of Administrative Services and other state agencies, as
well as outside legal counsel, as appropriate, on questions related
to labor relations compliance. Provides research and support for
contract administration and negotiations; may play a lead role in
System-wide negotiations, gathers and analyzes data needed for
negotiations with unclassified employee unions and for other labor
relations functions; may research contract language; may draft
proposals; solicits changes and may make recommendations regarding
classified contracts in connection with Statewide contract
negotiations; maintains a grievance tracking database and runs
grievance activity reports; and provides others in the HR
department with information concerning current practices. - Ensures
consistent application of the CBAs and that any management actions,
settlements and/or MOAs are reviewed in light of risk across the
system. Escalates any issues that drive risk to the broader system
due to desired agreements or actions of a single campus manager or
executive. Other responsibilities as assigned. This position may
supervise staff.This posting includes qualifications, experience
and skills but is not limited to the full specifications stated in
the job description.Starting Salary:$72,845-$109,267 -approximate
annual plus excellent State of CT medical insurance, retirement,
and related fringe benefits. -Application Instructions:To apply you
must submit a cover letter and 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.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. 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.Prior to extending an offer of employment, the
finalists for state employment must prove that they -(1 )are fully
vaccinated against COVID-19; (2) have received the first dose and
has either received a second dose or has an appointment for the
second dose in a two-dose series vaccination, such as Pfizer or
Moderna vaccines, or has received a single-dose vaccine, such as
Johnson & Johnsons Janssen vaccine; or (3) have applied for an
exemption from this requirement because a physician, physicians
assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse has determined
that the administration of COVID-19 vaccine is likely to be
detrimental to their health, or the finalist objects to vaccination
on the basis of a sincerely held religious or spiritual belief.
Each application for an exemption will be considered on an
individualized, case-by-case basis, and any applicant for an
exemption must provide appropriate supporting documentation if
requested. Continuing Notice of NondiscriminationCSCC 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: Nicholas D'Agostino Manager of
Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion
Ndagostino@commnet.eduCSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL
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