Employee Relations Director oversees a company's employee relations programs, policies, and procedures. Designs and develops programs to promote employee satisfaction. Being an Employee Relations Director helps counsel employees on issues related to EEO, ADA, performance, and termination guidelines. Maintains good communication and a positive relationship with employees. Additionally, Employee Relations Director requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Employee Relations Director typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be an Employee Relations Director typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
POSITION: DIRECTOR, EMPLOYEE AND LABOR RELATIONS
LOCATION: HUMAN RESOURCES
RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to the Associate Vice President for Human Resources, the Director of Employee and Labor Relations serves as a key member of the Human Resources (HR) leadership team and is responsible for leading and overseeing Employee & Labor Relations functions. The ideal candidate will establish and maintain productive and positive relationships with union representatives and represent the University with integrity in local negotiations, grievance meetings, arbitrations, and interpretation of union contracts and University policies. The Director also ensures that management receives and understands training on labor and employee relations policies and procedures. This position is responsible for designing, implementing, and monitoring the university’s programs and policies in support of Employee & Labor Relations, Section 504 of the Rehab Act as it relates to employees and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Additional responsibilities include working with other university compliance areas as appropriate including, but not limited to, General Counsel, Environmental Health and Safety, EEO and Title IX. The Director will oversee the employee relations function for the university, which includes dispute resolution, investigations, and working with managers in creating positive and inclusive working environments and resolving key performance problems.
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At the university's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be substituted where the candidate can demonstrate an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.
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New Jersey City University is an equal opportunity institution encouraging a diverse pool of applicants.
New Jersey City University is a Tobacco and Smoke Free Campus. For the health of our employees, students and visitors, smoking, vaping, and tobacco use is not permitted on campus. This includes all buildings, grounds and parking lots.
SAME Applicants: Candidates applying under the New Jersey “SAME” program, must include a Schedule A or B letter with other supporting documents (resume, proof of degree, etc.) by the closing date indicated above. For more information, please visit https://nj.gov/csc/same/overview/index.shtml, email: SAME@csc.nj.gov, or call CSC at (833) 691-0404
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