Labor Relations Specialist

Overview

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is a leading national research university and the State of New Jersey's preeminent, comprehensive public institution of higher education. As one of the largest employers in the State of New Jersey, Rutgers University is committed not only to the students and the State that we serve, but also to the faculty and staff who work on our campuses.

For two consecutive years, Rutgers is ranked on Forbes' list of America's Best Large Employers. Rutgers holds #64 of 500 employers and is the #1 New Jersey employer on the publication's 2023 list. Rutgers' commitment to its employees includes maintaining and fostering a safe, diverse, and respectful workplace environment, creating employment opportunities for our nation's military veterans, and ensuring accessibility and accommodation for individuals with disabilities.

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Labor Relations Specialist for the Office of University Labor Relations. Reporting to the Director for Staff Labor Relations and Assistant Vice President for Staff Labor Relations, this position is responsible for assisting in the negotiation, interpretation, and administration of staff collective negotiations agreements for Rutgers University.

• Participates in staff collective negotiations, designs and delivers workshops on employee and labor relations subjects, and develops and administers University employee and labor relations policies and procedures.
• Resolves a wide variety of complex employee - supervisor - and union-related employee relations and labor relations issues.
• Advises supervisors and employees about labor and employee relations matters.
• Implements the programs and other negotiated processes and procedures set forth in the various staff collective negotiations agreements, as well as provides guidance regarding such programs, procedures and processes.
• Conducts research on existing, new, and anticipated legislation as requested.
• Provides guidance on grievance procedures.
• Provides recommendations for new and existing human resources policies, in collaboration with University Human Resources.
• Works on a regular basis with the Office of Senior Vice President and General Counsel ("OGC") on the presentation of, and strategy for, grievance and disciplinary arbitrations, PERC proceedings, and contract interpretation issues.
• Demonstrates commitment to valuing diversity, equity and inclusion, and contributes to an inclusive learning and working environment.

Minimum Salary: $82,166.00
Mid Range Salary: $
Maximum Salary: $

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable)
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as labor relations, human resources or business administration and five years of progressively more complex experience, preferably in labor relations or human resources in a unionized environment.

• A relevant advanced degree or law degree.
• Prior experience in higher education and/or the public sector.
• Experience costing proposals and wages in labor negotiations.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite 365.

Job Category:
Staff & Executive - Human Resources
Department:
Office of Univ Labor Relations
FLSA:
Exempt
Grade: 06
Position Status:
Full Time
Standard

Hours:

37.50
Terms of Appointment:
Staff - 12 month

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