Position: Director of Labor Relations

Reports to:General Counsel/Chief Administrative Officer

Salary: Competitive Salary and Benefits

Location: Chicago, IL

How to Apply: https://platform.teachermatch.org/jobsboard.do?districtId=569404168

WE ARE ACERO

The Director of Labor Relations is responsible for servingas the lead on all labor relation matters, including coordinating therelationship between Acero Schools and its employees, implementing andadministering the collective bargaining agreement with the Charter Division ofthe Chicago Teachers Union (“Union”), conducting investigations as well as dischargeand disciplinary reviews, and supporting the daily functions of the LegalDepartment as directed by the General Counsel/Chief Administrative Officer.

JOIN OUR TEAM

?A team of problem solvers who find job in developing solutions.

?A team of compliance driven individuals who contribute to, respect and serve in our communities.

?A teamwho embodies the values of achievement, community, excellence, resilience andoptimism.

EXPECTATIONS

·Provide counsel and assist with all laborrelation matters:

oAdvise senior management and campus leadership on collectivebargaining negotiations, contract implementation, contract interpretation andcontract administration.

oServe as member of collective bargaining team in negotiations withUnion.

oManage Acero Schools’ relationship with Union officers and fieldrepresentatives.

oCoordinate management responses to Union grievances relating tothe administration of collective bargaining agreements.

oCoordinate representation of Acero Schools in arbitration mattersarising as a result of grievance procedures under collective bargainingagreements.

oConduct discharge and disciplinary reviews for Union and non-Unionstaff in alignment with Acero Schools’ approach to performance management.

oAdvise network management and campus leadership on policiesconcerning wage, hours, and working conditions to ensure compliance with laborand employment law as well as collective bargaining agreements.

oPromote active relationship management as a tool for disputeresolution and third-party avoidance.

oProvide ongoing training to network administration and campusleadership as a means of proactive employee and labor relationship management.

·Support the Legal Department:

oAssist in management oflegal department operations by developing, implementing, and monitoringmetrics/client satisfaction measures.

oServe as the designatedFOIA Officer for Acero Schools.

oExecute special orstrategic projects or initiatives as delegated by the General Counsel/ChiefAdministrative Officer.

?Believe in our ability to create the future we envision.

QUALIFICATIONS

?Education: JurisDoctor (preferred)

?Licenseto practice law in Illinois (preferred)

?Knowledgeof labor relations and labor and employment laws, as applied to the educationalfield

?Knowledgeof union contract administration and negotiation

?Experiencein employee discipline and performance management

?Strongnegotiation and communication skills

?Criticalthinking skills

?Workingknowledge of National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) complaint procedures

?Workingknowledge of arbitration procedures

?Possessability to establish performance metrics

?Experiencein providing training

?Experiencewith Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word

?Abilityto travel for business as required

?Must be authorized to work in the United States (required)

PHYSICAL DEMANDSAND WORKING CONDITIONS

The nature of the work requires anability to operate standard business office equipment, collect, compile andprepare work documents, set-up and maintain work files, and an ability tocommunicate and exchange information. Physical demands include the ability tostand, bend, reach high and low, stoop, and walk around 60% of the day. Inaddition, candidates must be able to lift and/or push and pull 15 to 20 lbs. forshort periods of time.

Majority of work is performed in ageneral office environment. Position requires availability for extended hoursplus non-traditional hours required to perform job duties. Also requiresparticipation and attendance at organization-sponsored events and meetings.

NOTE: The foregoing list ofessential duties and responsibilities is intended to be representative of thetasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptiveof any one position in the class.The omission of an essential function does notpreclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functionsare a logical assignment to the position.

Acero Schools is committed to a policy of equal treatment forall individuals. Acero Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race,color, gender, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation, or national orethnic origin.

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