Director, Labor Relations

The American Museum of Natural History is one of the world's preeminent scientific and cultural institutions, and has as its mission to discover, interpret and disseminate information about human cultures, the natural world and the universe through a wide-ranging program of scientific research, education and exhibition.

The Human Resources department is seeking a full-time Director, Labor Relations to join their team to support the Museum in administering employee and labor relations policies and collective bargaining agreements for multiple unions. The Director will guide managers and employees in labor relations matters, ensuring compliance with labor laws and handling grievances. The Director also oversees the Labor Relations Specialist in supporting the effective administration of collective bargaining agreements across the Museum.

Job duties include, but are not limited to:

* Interpret contracts and agreements and labor relations orders dealing with wages, hours, working conditions and all other matters within the purview of the agreements.

* Verify adherence to Museum policies and labor contracts by monitoring application of the contractual provisions as well as the Fair Labor Standards Act, Labor Management Relations Act and other federal, state and city legislation.

* Oversee union-related compensation adjustments and support salary cost projections in coordination with the Budget and Finance Office.

* Chair labor management meetings and work with the appropriate parties to resolve workplace matters.

* Review collective bargaining agreements and contribute to contract negotiations. This includes analysis of bargaining issues and contract proposals.

* Respond to issues and concerns employees bring forward and work with the appropriate parties to resolve concerns through an informal or formal process as needed.

* Advise management in reviewing and settling grievances and coordinate grievance processes for review.

* Track and maintain labor relations activities to identify problem areas and address through proactive solutions.

The expected salary range for the Director, Labor Relations is $150,000/annual - $165,000/annual. The AMNH offers an extensive benefits package designed to meet the needs of our dedicated and diverse community.

Pay will be determined based on several factors. The hiring range for the position at commencement is based on the type of work and the scope of responsibilities. The salary and placement offered is based on a number of individualized factors, including, but not limited to, skills, knowledge, training, education, credentials, areas of specialization and depth and scope of experience.