Associate Director Labor Relations

The anticipated hiring range for this position is $90,000 to $100,000. Hiring offers will be determined based on the final candidate’s qualifications and experience. The recruiter can share more information about what the anticipated hiring salary would be based upon your specific qualifications during the selection process.

The CIA offers a substantial benefits package that includes medical coverage available at no cost to qualifying employees, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability insurance, retirement savings plan with high employer contributions, a generous paid time off program, and more!

As the benefits package at the CIA results in a significant value above the base hiring salary for this position, we encourage you to apply so that our recruiters can share more information with you about the benefits of working for the CIA.

Under the direction of the Chief Human Resources Officer, the Associate Director of Employee and Labor Relations works collaboratively with Human Resources colleagues and Institute partners to manage employee and labor relations issues for non-union and union employees across all CIA campuses. The Associate Director manages all non-union employee relations issues, including but not limited to progressive discipline, performance improvement plans, and separations.

In addition, the Associate Director serves as the primary liaison for all labor relation matters, including the administration of the collective bargaining agreements and grievance handling. The Associate Director works closely with the Chief Human Resources Officer, Director of Faculty Relations, departmental leadership, legal counsel and union representatives where applicable to ensure fair and consistent application of contractual and institutional policies.

The Associate Director seeks to promote employee understanding of and adherence to the CIA standards of employment, including the Employee Handbook, CIA policies and procedures, and union collective bargaining agreements.

• Oversees employee relations processes for union and non-union employees. Manages disciplinary processes, including progressive discipline, performance improvement plans, and terminations, ensuring that all employee relations activities are documented and properly maintained in employee files. Addresses all conduct and performance issues promptly and consistently with past practices, ensuring sufficient documentation is in place for all issues and resolutions. Resolves employee complaints in an efficient and effective manner.
  
  Supports departments in the establishment of performance improvement plans for under-performing employees, and guides management through the progressive discipline process, providing counseling as appropriate. Administers both “for cause” and "not for cause” termination in compliance with CIA standards.
• Conducts investigations as required regarding employee conduct and behavior. Conducts prompt, impartial and thorough investigations, including conducting interviews, gathering and analyzing evidence, maintaining confidential records and drafting detailed investigation reports. Ensures that the investigation/complaint process is handled in a fair and timely manner consistent with CIA policies and the law. Acts in full compliance with all Title IX and Harassment, Sexual Misconduct and Discrimination (HSMD) policies and procedures of the Institute, and serves as a Title IX complaint investigator as needed.
  
  Issues independent findings based on a preponderance of the evidence standard for assigned investigations, including analysis of full case file against applicable policies, finding of facts, credibility assessment, and referral recommendations for next steps. Meets with complainants, witnesses and respondents to provide guidance and referral to support resources, discuss policy information, and assist with reporting options for complainants.
• Manages relationships with maintenance union, administers collective bargaining agreement, ensures contract compliance and participates in contract negotiations as needed. Serves as an advisor…