What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director Labor Relations position at Suna Solutions?

Job Title : Director, Labor Relations

Pay rate : $125,000 - $130,000 / year

Duration : Full time

Location : Pasadena, CA 91103

Schedule : Monday through Friday, 8 : 30 a.m. to 4 : 30 p.m.

Essential Functions

Contract Bargaining Administration — 45%

Serve as chief negotiator for the College, including new contracts, effects bargaining, Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs), successor agreements, side agreements, settlement agreements and meet and confers
Work directly with the union’s chief negotiator(s) for bargaining schedules and processes
Collaborate with the union’s chief negotiator(s) to identify issues and possible responses associated with bargaining - both in advance of negotiations for strategic planning and during negotiations as new issues arise
Meet with College administrators to define bargaining goals and principles, understand cultural impacts, and develop approaches and strategies for negotiations
Hold listening sessions to collect, aggregate and analyze data from various departments and operational units to assess current business practices and the cost impact of potential bargaining initiatives
Use information learned in information sessions and data gathering to draft proposals for negotiations; receive and assess feedback; track all revisions; record tentative agreements
Lead contract negotiations team members during regularly scheduled team meetings from strategies to table negotiations; consult with subject matter experts on various bargaining topics to assess impacts during bargaining
Hear and investigate all union claims of potential unfair labor practice charges or claims that require effects bargaining or a meet and confer; gather information from relevant departments and operational units to assess the merits of the claims under the collective bargaining agreement; prepare responses with clear and concise recitation of the facts, applicable law or contract provisions, appropriate analysis, and recommendations for courses of action
Organize and document all steps of the bargaining process up to and including contract ratification or impasse protocols

Labor Administration — 45%

With support from the Employee-Labor Relations Coordinator timely respond to information requests for bargaining, hearings, mediations, arbitrations or other matters that require the College to respond to said requests; assess what information is required under the law and within the union contract; as required, participate in said proceedings

Maintain a labor activity portal to track all labor activities

Lead the union-College administrators committee meetings to facilitate proactive and positive labor relations with the union; prepare objectives and agendas

As a subject matter expert on labor relations, counsel and guide leadership, department heads, managers and supervisors on delicate and sensitive matters pertaining to union issues

With a strong command and knowledge of the collective bargaining agreement, provide ongoing interpretation, including holding learning sessions with academic and operational leadership for compliance with and administration of the collective bargaining agreement

In partnership with Marketing and Communications (as necessary), communicate ongoing messaging about bargaining status and other labor relations issues

As the primary liaison for the union, establish and cultivate professional, productive, collaborative and collegial relationships with internal and external union representatives

Oversee the grievance process to ensure compliance and facilitate any solutions before they lead to mediation or arbitration

Comply with federal and state labor and employment laws, including the NLRB and the NLRA for all bargaining activities; consult with legal as needed

Provide bargaining updates to the Board of Trustees, as requested

Other Duties as Assigned — 10%

Maintain memberships and active involvement in applicable professional organizations

Serve on educational or college-wide committees, work groups, task forces and / or councils

Research trends, best practices and other data that will inform bargaining and labor relations practices and strategies

Maintain bargaining records and files

Ongoing learning on federal and state labor and employment laws

Required Qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration, or other related field from an accredited college or university

A minimum of 5 years of experience working in labor relations, business affairs, or legal affairs department

Proven analytical abilities and project management skills

A tactful and proven record of accomplishment of successful contract negotiations, with excellent interpersonal skills, professional demeanor, flexibility, and the ability to effectively collaborate while maintaining tact and diplomacy

Demonstrated skills necessary to bargain in good faith and represent the organization's interests effectively, including in-depth wage and benefits negotiations

Demonstrated ability to handle difficult or volatile situations and challenging conversations productively

Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, proven by the ability to drive projects to successful completion without supervision

Superior communication skills, both written and verbal, including grammar proficiency and persuasive writing skills

Reliability in handling confidential information and exercising appropriate judgment and strong business acumen in executing tasks

Ability and willingness to problem solve, prioritize, negotiate and juggle changing deadlines

Advanced knowledge of applicable state and federal laws and court decisions regarding employment-related matters

Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, and Zoom in Windows

Demonstrated experience in cultivating the values of diversity, equity, inclusion, access and belonging into work practices within company’s diverse communities

Ability to enforce and implement policies and procedures

Preferred Qualifications

Juris Doctor in employment law or another related field

Higher education labor relations

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT :

Suna Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Applicants, with criminal histories, are considered in a manner that is consistent with local, state, and federal laws.

REQUESTING AN ACCOMODATION

Suna Solutions is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities or religious observances, including reasonable accommodation when needed. If you are hired by Suna Solutions and require accommodation to perform the essential functions of your role, you will be asked to participate in our reasonable accommodation process. Accommodations made to facilitate the recruiting process are not a guarantee of future or continued accommodations once hired.

If you would like to be considered for employment opportunities with Suna Solutions and have accommodation needs for a disability or religious observance, please call us at 1 (888) 223-4788, send us an email or speak with your recruiter.

PAY TRANSPARENCY POLICY STATEMENT

Compensation for roles at Suna Solutions varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to the specific client, office or remote location, role, skill set and level of experience. As required by local law, Suna Solutions provides a reasonable pay scale to include the hourly or salary range that Suna Solutions reasonably expects to pay for roles that may be hired in California, Colorado, New York City or Washington as set forth below.

Salary : $125,000 - $130,000

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