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Labor Relations Specialist I

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University of Rochester

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United States of America , Rochester

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Contract Type:
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Salary:

26.90 - 37.66 USD / Hour

Job Description:

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 Responsibility:

  • Maintains contact with all units of human resources so that awareness and a working knowledge of all areas are ensured
  • Assists in complaint and grievance handling, corrective discipline, and the interpretation and application of human resources policies, procedures, programs, and collective bargaining agreements
  • Conducts formal grievance investigations and hearings and writes responses for leadership review
  • Maintains regular contact with staff in operating departments to ensure an awareness of the nature of the work and employee and labor relations requirements
  • Communicates employee and labor relations requirements to appropriate contacts to ensure consistent contract and policy administration
  • Assists operating units and leaders in the consistent interpretation and application of human resources policies, procedures, regulations, and programs
  • Advises leaders in the proper administration of corrective discipline, assisting with the investigation of relevant facts, assuring consistent standards, and precluding arbitrary or capricious discipline for all policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements
  • Advises leaders as to the proper interpretation and application of contract provisions
  • Conducts formal grievance investigations and hearings and writes third-step grievance responses with manager's review
  • Advises leaders or department heads regarding proposed first and second-step responses
  • Investigates and compiles background for arbitration preparation
  • Encourages and assists in the use of positive means of resolving employee and leader 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 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 projects and programs
  • Participates in staff development programs
  • Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree and 2 years of relevant experience required
  • Or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Previous supervisory work experience preferred

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 21, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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