Labor Relations Manager

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Laconia, New Hampshire time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 9 Days Agojob requisition :
R23080
** Summary
* * Under the direction of the Director/Chief Human Resources Officer manages and directs the labor relations program of the Hospital. Program activities include: negotiation of collective bargaining agreements; contract administration and interpretation; and, guidance/coordination of related management activities consistent with the mission of the organization. The Labor Relations Manager provides support to Leaders and departments and serves as a contributor to development and maintenance of comprehensive Human Resources policies and strategies.
** Education
* * Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Human Resources or related field. Relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis. Five years progressively responsible, professional experience in collective bargaining and labor relations activities, including two years of supervisory experience
** Experience
* * Experience must include leading contract administration, grievance processing, performance management and disciplinary activities, as well as facilitate on-going communication and working relationships with employee representative organizations and other college stakeholders.
** Knowledge and Skills
** Knowledge of:
* Principles and practices of employee and labor relations, collective bargaining and employment laws.
* Human Resources theories, practices and techniques.
* Supervisory principles.
* Program development and administration principles and practices.

Skills in:
* Practical application of collective bargaining and employment laws.
* Effective written and oral communications, listening, presentation, group facilitation; influencing and negotiations.
* Application of processes for influencing performance management.
* Effective use of mediation and conflict resolution techniques.
* Computerized systems for word processing, spreadsheet applications and database to retrieve and analyze data and/or create reports;
* Coordinating activities with other internal departments and/or external agencies.
* Effective project and time management.

Ability to:
* Reconcile labor relations issues in the context of both existing labor agreements and desired future states of labor and employee relations
* Work with diverse academic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of staff and leaders
* Manage multiple complex projects concurrently.
** Responsibilities
* ** Administers and manages the administration of labor contracts; provides interpretation of labor contracts to managers, employees and HR staff; oversees processes for review and resolution of employee grievances.
* Advises managers and employees on sensitive labor relations matters, including grievance and arbitration procedures, performance issues and disciplinary actions; advises and assists managers in identifying labor relations issues and determining appropriate course of action.
* Serves as a member of the Hospital’s negotiation team in contract negotiations with recognized employee organizations. Maintains current knowledge of employee and labor relations trends, legal decisions, and statutory changes; conducts research necessary to support contract negotiations and employee relations. Uses appropriate negotiation strategies to develop bargaining goals and negotiate contracts consistent with the Hospital’s mission, values and goals.
* Provides contract interpretation to management and staff for investigation and advice on a full range of employee relations matters including informal and formal grievances, development of performance management plans, disciplinary issues, employee assistance referrals, and reduction in force issues.
* Facilitates on-going communication and working relationships with employee representative organizations.
* Provides information, advice and assistance to Human Resources department managers and staff regarding application of statutes, regulations, contracts and employee relations practices relating to their functional areas.
* Acts as a member of the Human Resources…