Director of Employee and Labor Relations

The Director reports to the Assistant Vice-Chancellor of Employee and Labor Relations and will assist in the overall strategic HR planning and delivery of services. This position ensures a culture of respect and civility through communication and programming. Partners with senior management and the Human Resources leadership team to identify institutional needs, workforce trends, and best practices. Proposes strategic direction and solutions to address extant and emerging workplace issues. Provides guidance to the employee & labor relations team to address employee/labor relations issues and interpretation of relevant policies, laws, regulations, and collective bargaining agreements. Provides direct 'hands-on' consultation and advice to staff and supervisors on University policies, procedures, and programs and resolution of workplace issues and concerns.

Directs the overall operations of the department and Employee & Labor Relations. Acts as chief strategist and negotiator for labor contracts; counsels staff regarding employee relation issues. Creates and monitors department budget. Facilitates organizational goals, objectives, strategic plans, policies, and operating procedures.

* Directs the overall operations of the department and serves as chief strategist and negotiator for labor contracts.
* Supervises Employee & Labor Relations staff, including hiring, performance reviews, documenting disciplinary actions, and other human resource administration; Manages work schedules and approves timecards; Provides professional development opportunities. Distributes and reviews work.
* Develops and oversees department budget.
* Collaborates with senior management to identify institutional needs, workforce trends, and best practices. Establishes and implements short- and long-range organizational goals, objectives, strategic plans, policies, and operating procedures.
* Counsels staff on how to address employee relations issues and interpret relevant policies, laws, and regulations. Acts as a facilitator, negotiator, and mediator.
* Facilitates ongoing communication and working relationships with employee representative organizations, including coordination of joint labor-management committees and regular meet and discuss opportunities.
* Communicates regularly with supervisors, managers, and other representatives to promote Human Resources services and to provide education and training on policies and legal compliance.

Little physical effort required. Duties are primarily sedentary. May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.