Director of Labor Relations - External





Date: April 19, 2022

Position Title: Director of Labor Relations

Department: General Counsel

Job ID: 1297

Work Hours/Schedule: 40 hours/52 weeks

Compensation: Meet and Confer, Grade 17 - $77,553

Reports to: General Counsel

Posting Close Date: Open until filled

BENEFITS

Grand Rapids Community College provides an excellent benefits experience for our GRCC family. Our benefit package is designed to enhance employees' health and well-being. Part-time employees have different benefits outlined in the specific collective bargaining agreements and handbooks. Below is an overview of these benefits, additional details are available on the Human Resources/Benefits website:

• Six health insurance plan options (includes a high deductible plan with a health savings account option).
• A unique dental & vision reimbursement program (includes coverage for adult orthodontia & lasik eye surgery).
• Employer sponsored retirement plans as well as voluntary retirement savings plans (403b or 457 plans)
• Tuition benefits at GRCC for you, your spouse and your dependents.
• Tuition reimbursement at other higher education institutions for you.
• Generous time off that includes sick, vacation and personal leave banks.
• Paid holidays and holiday shutdown period in late December!

SUMMARY

GRCC is inviting applications for the Position of Director of Labor Relations, reporting to the General Counsel. The Director will develop and implement the College's labor relations strategy, provide subject matter expertise, and act as a liaison between the College and various employee groups, including labor unions.

Key responsibilities include negotiating or assisting with negotiations relating to collective bargaining agreements with labor unions at GRCC, preparing or assisting in the preparation of grievance responses, and assisting the General Counsel in ensuring the College's compliance with requirements of labor-related laws and regulations.

Essential Job Functions

• Serves as the principal coordinator for labor relations at GRCC.
• Remains current on all relevant state, federal and local labor laws, regulations and decisions affecting GRCC and works with the General Counsel to ensure GRCC's compliance with all applicable labor laws and regulations.
• Ensures that the College's Policies do not violate or contravene any applicable collective bargaining agreements. Proposes policy changes and new polices or processes as necessary.
• Administers or assist in administering the College's collective bargaining agreements, including participating in and/or leading collective bargaining negotiations with labor unions.
• Drafts or assist in drafting collective bargaining agreements.
• Drafts of assist in drafting memoranda of understanding between GRCC and labor unions.
• Investigates and conducts, or assists in conducting, grievance processes and attempting to resolve grievances.
• Represents or assists in representing the College in grievance arbitrations.
• Assists the General Counsel in preparing for arbitrations.
• Facilitates and conducts labor relations training programs.
• Represents or assists in representing the College in administrative hearings.
• Researches, collects, analyzes and prepares information for negotiations, grievance arbitrations and fact-finding.
• Works closely with College leadership and labor unions to find mutually acceptable solutions to labor issues.
• Works closely with GRCC's Human Resources Department on various matters, including issues relating to benefits or other labor-related matters.
• Prepares internal reports regarding best practices of other colleges and universities regarding labor law compliance.
• Prepares internal reports which inform College administration of the status of labor relations and labor law compliance.
• Conducts complex workplace investigations at the direction of the General Counsel.
• Member of GRCC's Compliance and Ethics Teams.
• Supervises the Labor and Equal Opportunity Generalist in all labor-related matters, which may include oversight of grievance investigations and processes, annual evaluation in all aspects pertaining to labor-related responsibilities and providing guidance and support as needed.
• Supports the General Counsel relating to investigations, compliance and/or equal opportunity tasks.
• This role is a Campus Security Authority (CSA). CSAs will be trained and responsible for reporting Clery Reportable Crimes to Campus Police as required by the Clery Act.
• Regular attendance during normal scheduled hours is required. Being present is essential for serving customers and performing the essential functions of this position.

• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Marginal Job Functions

• Serves as a member of GRCC's Employee Behavioral Intervention Team.
• Participates in various campus wide initiatives and serves on campus-wide teams as applicable.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Education/License

• The successful candidate must possess a Master's Degree, Juris Doctorate or equivalent.
• National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC) preferred.

Work Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of professional work experience in the field of labor relations.
• Must have experience negotiating collective bargaining agreements as the chief or assistant negotiator.
• Experience working in the public sector and/or higher education preferred.

Competencies

• The following competencies are essential and will be evaluated for our candidates through the evidence-based selection process:

Foundational Competencies

• Responsibility
• Adaptability
• Achievement
• Decisive
• Information Skills
• Reading
• Speaking
• Listening

Occupational Competencies

• • Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  • Getting Information
  • Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  • Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  • Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  • Interacting With Computers
  • Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  • Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  • Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  • Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  • Developing and Building Teams
  • Analyzing Data or Information
  • Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
  • Developing Objectives and Strategies
  • Processing Information

Skills

• Must have attention to detail and strong organizational skills, including the ability to work independently and to manage and prioritize multiple project.
• Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills.
• Experience developing and delivering professional development and/or training preferred.
• Must be able to work effectively and collegially with diverse personnel, including faculty, administrators, staff, students and external constituents.
• Demonstrated patience, diplomacy and excellent public relations skills.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve.

Physical Demands

• Travel to offsite locations may be required.

Working Conditions

• Grand Rapids Community College is required to comply with the OSHA emergency temporary standard (ETS). Employees will either have to be vaccinated or comply with weekly testing requirements.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Grand Rapids Community College is only accepting online applications for this position at https://www.grcc.edu/jobs. Submit a cover letter and resume in one document. The opportunity to apply for this position is open until filled. Individuals with diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Grand Rapids Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Grand Rapids Community College creates an inclusive learning and working environment that recognizes the value and dignity of each person. It is the policy and practice of GRCC to provide equal educational and employment opportunities regardless of age, race, color, religion, marital status, sex/gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, height, weight, national origin, disability, political affiliation, familial status, veteran status or genetics in all programs, activities, services, employment and advancement including admissions to, access to, treatment in, or compensation in employment as required by state and federal law. GRCC is committed to reviewing all aspects of GRCC programs, activities, services and employment, including recruitment, selection, retention and promotion to identify and eliminate barriers in order to prevent discrimination on the basis of the listed protected characteristics. The college will not tolerate any form of retaliation against any person for bringing charges of discrimination or participating in an investigation. Further information may be obtained from the EEO Office or the Office of General Counsel, 143 Bostwick Avenue NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503-3295.




To apply, please visit: https://jobs.grcc.edu/psp/job/EXTERNAL_APPLICANT/GRCC_HR/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=1297&PostingSeq=1







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