Director of Labor Relations

• Serve as the college’s primary contact for employee and labor relations matters
• Interpret and administer all Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) – AFSCME and MCCC
• provide guidance to management and staff on contractual obligations and rights
• Manage all impact bargaining between the college and unions
• Draft Memorandums of Agreement (MOAs), side letters, and settlement agreements with support of the Massachusetts Community College’s general counsel
• Represent the college in all labor charge meetings
• Manage employee relations matters, including investigations of employee complaints and workplace concerns (outside scope of Title IX/Affirmative Action) and the grievance, mediation, and arbitration processes
• Provide coaching and counsel to supervisors and employees in concert with the Director of Restorative Practices and Mediation on performance management, corrective actions, and employee engagement strategies
• Coordinate and support labor negotiations
• prepare proposals, analyze data, and participate in bargaining sessions as needed
• Partner with the DRPAM to monitor trends and proactively identify, address, and resolve employee relations issues before escalation
• Collaborate with People & Talent colleagues to analyze employee and labor relations data and trends, develop actionable insights and reporting for management, and advance policy compliance, risk mitigation, and positive employee experiences
• Collaborate with the Director of People Development to assess, design, develop, implement, and evaluate training to supervisors on employee and/or labor relations best practices
• Maintain thorough and confidential documentation of all employee relations activities
• Stay current with employment laws, contractual language, M.G.L. 150E regulations, and labor relations developments
• All other duties as assigned

• Master’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Psychology, Labor Relations, Business, or related field
• 7-10 years of experience in labor and employee relations, including considerable experience in working with collective bargaining agreements, contract administration, and performance improvement management
• Knowledge of mediation and arbitration practices
• Proficiency with Microsoft and other Human Resources software, i.e., HRIS systems
• Ability to multitask and work independently on projects
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse group and population
• Effective communication and people skills
• must be able to work in a team-driven environment

• Juris Doctorate (JD) Degree
• Higher Education experience
• SHRM or HRCI certification
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Comprehensive State benefits package