Senior Labor Relations Specialist

Dartmouth College

remote work

United States, New Hampshire, Hanover

7 Lebanon Street (Show on map)

Jan 09, 2025

Position Information

Posting date	01/09/2025
Closing date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Position Number	0016000
Position Title	Senior Labor Relations Specialist
Department this Position Reports to	Office of Labor Relations
Hiring Range Minimum	Please Inquire.
Hiring Range Maximum	Please Inquire.
Union Type	Not a Union Position
SEIU Level	Not an SEIU Position
FLSA Status	Exempt
Employment Category	Regular Full Time
Scheduled Months per Year	12
Scheduled Hours per Week	40
Schedule	To support your work-life balance, this full-time, exempt, position allows a hybrid work arrangementwhere you can anticipate working on-site for negotiations and other necessary events and off-site at a non-Dartmouth location at other times.
Location of Position	Hanover, NH 63 South Main Street
Remote Work Eligibility?	Hybrid
Is this a term position?	No
If yes, length of term in months.	na
Is this a grant funded position?	No
Position Purpose	The Senior Labor Relations Specialist is responsible for facilitating labor relations strategy and functions on behalf of Dartmouth College for unionized employees. The position reports to the Associate General Counsel/Associate Vice President for Labor and Employment and ultimately the Executive Vice President for Strategy & Special Counsel to the President. The Senior Labor Relations Specialist will be responsible for contract administration and interpretation, acting as lead negotiator of Dartmouth collective bargaining agreements, providing the guidance and coordination of related labor management activities consistent with Dartmouth's labor relations strategy and mission.
Description	The ideal candidate for the Senior Labor Relations Specialist position will have significant experience leading labor negotiations, a strong understanding of labor law, and a demonstrated track record as a problem solver and strategic thinker. Exceptional levels of professionalism and tact, excellent communication skills, a collaborative and confidential approach, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously are essential for success in this role.
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp	Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities	Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university/college and a minimum of eight (8) years' professional Labor relations experience including all aspects of collective bargaining negotiations, including acting as lead negotiator for first contracts. Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations and how they interact with the National Labor Relations Act. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with Human Resources staff, management, legal staff, union representatives and leadership, and individual employees. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Demonstrated dispute resolution skills. Proven organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills and attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to work in a confidential environment. Exceptional levels of professionalism and tact. Demonstrated ability in conflict resolution, creative problem solving, and analytical thinking. Initiative, sound judgment and ability to set priorities. Ability to work independently and as part of a high-performing team. Demonstrated ability managing highly confidential and sensitive information.
Preferred Qualifications	Master's degree and/or Juris Doctor (JD). Prior Labor relations experience in higher education, including with graduate and undergraduate students.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries	Rachel E. Munoz, Associate General Counsel, Labor and Employment
Department Contact Phone Number	OLR@dartmouth.edu
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title	Rachel E. Munoz, Associate General Counsel, Labor and Employment
Department Contact's Phone Number
Equal Opportunity Employer	Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Background Check	Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?	Not an essential function
Special Instructions to Applicants	Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Additional Instructions
Quick Link	https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/77129

Key Accountabilities

Description

Labor Relations

In consultation with the AGC/AVP for Labor and Employment, responsible for implementing and administering Dartmouth's Labor relations strategy.
Provides expert advice to supervisors, department heads, and other managerial staff on complex Labor relations matters in accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreements and Dartmouth policies and procedures.
Assists in issue resolution and interpretation and application of collective bargaining agreements and Dartmouth policies and procedures to ensure a consistent and shared understanding of the same.
Assists supervisors, department heads, and other managerial staff with identifying, evaluating, and resolving Labor relations issues focusing on proactive and preventative measures, including conflict between management and represented employees as well as management and union leadership.
Advises supervisors, department heads, and other managerial staff in responding to grievances, performance improvement plans, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions consistent with collective bargaining agreements and Dartmouth policies and procedures.
Oversees contractual grievance procedures, including counselling supervisors, department heads, and other managerial employees on contractual grievance processes; serve as a grievance officer in grievance processes where so indicated by contract.
Serve as first and second chair for arbitrations.
Oversees investigations of unionized employees in a thorough, impartial, and timely manner.
Reviews investigation reports and makes recommendations for discipline and/or other appropriate action consistent with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Engages with the Office of the General Counsel on legal and sensitive matters.

Percentage Of Time

45%

Description

Collective Bargaining

Assists in the preparation and planning for collective bargaining negotiations, including strategic considerations such as identifying who should serve on Dartmouth's bargaining teams and Dartmouth's goals for each contract negotiation in accordance with Dartmouth's Labor relations strategy.
Acts as lead negotiator for successor collective bargaining agreements, and first contracts as needed.
Maintains strong working relationships with Dartmouth administrative and academic organizations, members of bargaining units, and union leadership throughout Dartmouth in support of productive Labor relations and collective bargaining negotiations.
Assesses union proposals and counterproposals and recommends responses to the AGC/AVP, Labor and Employment.
Prepares drafts of proposals and counterproposals on behalf of Dartmouth.
Provides written bargaining updates after each bargaining session for relevant stakeholders.
Participates in grievance and contract mediations.
Establishes appropriate processes and procedures for implementation of the terms of new collective bargaining agreements. Supports and provides expert advice to implementation teams, coordinating with appropriate offices and stakeholders through the implementation process to ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements.

Percentage Of Time

45%

Description	Labor Relations Training and Outreach Develops and delivers ongoing Labor-relations training programs for supervisors, department heads, and other managerial staff, including on the terms of applicable collective bargaining agreements. Participates in and supports special projects such as Labor relations system implementations, reporting on Labor matters, or similar functions.
Percentage Of Time	10%

--	Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
--	Performs other duties as assigned