Labor Relations Specialist (2024-2025 SY)

2024-2025 School Year

Labor Relations Specialist

Central Office

Position Description

Under the direction and supervision of the Executive Director of Human Resources and Legal Counsel, the Labor Relations Specialist is accountable for performing a wide range of labor relations activities.

The summary below describes the general nature and scope of work performed in this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist with coordinating labor relations contract proposals;
• In cooperation with the Executive Director, advise district administration in matters of contract interpretation and/or employee discipline;
• In cooperation with the Executive Director, conduct grievance meetings with district administration and union officials as the hearing officer and respond to such grievances accordingly;
• Assist in coordinating labor relations activities to assure consistency of policies and procedures and uniform interpretation and administration of collective bargaining agreements;
• Assist the Executive Director with providing training to the district and school administrators and staff on federal and state employment and labor laws
• In cooperation with the Executive Director/Legal Counsel, ensures compliance with collective bargaining agreements, employee rights laws and regulations, and carries out responsibilities under the supervision of the Executive Director/Legal Counsel.
• Assist with tracking and responding to FOIA requests;
• Partner with Executive Director to proactively resolve employee relations issues, HR investigations, grievances and disciplinary proceedings;
• In collaboration with the Executive Director/Legal Counsel, provides support and direction for workers’ compensation and district unemployment programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools, the Executive Director/Legal Counsel, and/or the Board of Education.

Required Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes, and regulations;
• Knowledge and experience working with collective bargaining units and interpreting collective bargaining agreements, statutes and regulations;
• Knowledge and experience handling employee disciplinary matters and conducting human resources investigations;
• Ability to work collaboratively and effectively with others;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to work independently and research issues as necessary;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, or related field with 3-5 years' of experience in human resources administration or labor relations.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• Excellent communication skills with aptitude in problem solving
• Experience with handling human resources and labor relations matters include interpreting collective bargaining agreements;

Days: Monday – Friday (40 hours/week)

Bargaining Unit: Position is unaffiliated

Work Year: 12 Months/52 weeks

Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision

Compensation: $91,500

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NORWALK IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Norwalk Board of Education to ensure equal educational opportunity for all students and to prohibit unlawful discrimination because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, transgender status or physical and mental disability in the school district's educational program and activities; and to prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, creed, age, marital status, national origin, gender pregnancy, veteran status, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sexual orientation or physical and mental disability.

11.06.2024