Labor Relations Specialist I

As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share : equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.Job Location (Full Address) : 601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642Opening : Worker Subtype : RegularTime Type : Full timeScheduled Weekly Hours : 40Department : 100922 Labor RelationsWork Shift : UR - Day (United States of America)Range : UR URG 109 HCompensation Range : $26.90 - $37.66The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries / hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.Responsibilities : Maintains contact with all units of Human Resources so that awareness and a working knowledge of all areas is assured; assists in complaint and grievance handling, corrective discipline, and the interpretation and application of Human Resources policies, procedures, programs and collective bargaining agreements.SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES : Maintains regular contact with staff in operating departments to ensure an awareness of the nature of the work and employee and labor relations requirements.Advises Supervisors in the proper administration of corrective discipline, assisting with investigation of relevant facts, assuring consistent standards and precluding arbitrary or capricious discipline for all policies, procedures and collective bargaining agreements.Advises Supervisors as to the proper interpretation and application of contract provisions.Assists operating units and Supervisors in the consistent interpretation and application of Human Resources' Policies, procedures, regulations and programs.Communicates employee and labor relations requirements to appropriate divisions of the Human Resources Department to ensure consistent contract and policy administration.Conducts formal grievance investigations and hearings and writes third step grievance responses with manager's review. Advises Supervisors or department heads regarding proposed first and second step responses. Also investigates and compiles background for arbitration preparation.Encourages and assists in the use of positive means of resolving employees' and Supervisors' concerns, problems, and formal grievances.Assists with negotiations of collective bargaining agreements, including compiling and analyzing data, drafting proposals, and preparing negotiation notes and summaries. Assists in developing procedures for implementing negotiated changes in agreements.Recognizes need for, and encourages participation in established training programs. Assists in the design of, and conducts training programs, especially in the areas of contract administration, grievance handling, and discipline.Participates in development programs and other activities to maintain current awareness of labor relations and labor law issues. As assigned, participates in other related Human Resources projects and programs.Participates in staff development programs.REQUIREMENTS : Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Science, Business Administration, or a related field, and 2 years related supervisory or Human Resources experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. (Previous supervisory work experience is desirable.)EOE Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Disabled : The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University’s mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military / veteran status, national origin, race, religion / creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations.Notice : If you are a Current Employee, please log into myURHR to search for and apply to jobs using the Jobs Hub. Your application, if submitted using this portal, cannot be moved forward.Learn. Discover. Heal. Create.Located in western New York, Rochester is our namesake and our home. One of the world’s leading research universities, Rochester has a long tradition of breaking boundaries—always pushing and questioning, learning and unlearning. We transform ideas into enterprises that create value and make the world ever better.If you’re looking for a career in higher education or health care, the University of Rochester may offer the perfect opportunity for your background and goalsAt the University of Rochester, we commit to diversity, equity, and inclusion and united by a strong commitment to be ever better—Meliora. It is an ideal that informs our shared mission to ensure all members of our community feel safe, respected, included, and valued.

Salary : $27 - $38