Position: Manager, Employee and Labor Relations

Office of Human Resources

Overview of Cambridge Public Schools:

Cambridge is a vibrant, diverse city as well as a central hub and driver of the nation’s innovative economy. Home of the renowned educational institutions of Harvard and MIT, Cambridge is also the center of an impressive array of biotechnology, science, and information technology companies.

Educating about 7,000 students JK-12, the Cambridge Public Schools consists of diverse and dedicated faculty, cutting edge technology, and innovative programs. While each of our public schools is unique, they are joined in a shared vision of rigorous, joyful, and culturally responsive learning. Over 30% of CPS students speak a language other than English at home and over 70 languages are spoken by our families. Among the most common are Spanish, Haitian Creole, Amharic, Arabic, Bengali, Chinese, and Portuguese. Our schools proudly embrace this diversity.

The Role:

Under the supervision of the Chief Talent Officer (CTO), the Manager of Employee and Labor Relations represents the Human Resources department in dealing with matters of employee and labor relations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serves as an expert advisor to CTO and other personnel on labor and employee relations matters
• Advises and assists the CTO regarding employee grievance, negotiations and implementation of collective bargaining agreements
• Identifies district needs, designs, plans and implements future labor relations strategic programing that is responsive to dynamic changes within the workforce in collaboration with CTO
• Provides hands-on technical assistance, including the preparation of notices of proposed adverse actions and decisions, and develops and leads training sessions for various employee groups
• Conducts investigations, as assigned by the CTO
• Reviews contract proposals in light of laws and federal regulations
• Develops and conducts professional development for employees regarding current policies and procedures within the district
• Keeps abreast of current trends and developments in the labor management field
• Advises departmental offices on courses of action concerning disciplinary matters in collaboration with the CTO and legal counsel
• Develops program budgets and prepares reports and correspondence
• May serve as one of the district’s Title IX Coordinators
• Supports the employee accommodation process and implementation of accommodations, in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations
• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree required (Master’s Degree preferred) from an accredited college or university
• Candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of professional level Human Resources experience
• 3-5 years specializing in employee and labor relations
• Prior Title IX certification and/or training preferred
• Thorough knowledge of Massachusetts Equal Opportunity Laws, Rules and Regulations 
• Mastery knowledge of labor-management relation theories 
• Highly skilled in verbal and written communication to convey a wide variety of information to diverse audiences in a understandable and acceptable manner, using a variety of methods

Cambridge Public Schools is committed to slowing and/or stopping the spread of COVID-19. Therefore, as a condition of employment with Cambridge Public Schools, all new hires will be required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 no later than their first day of work. Written requests for either a religious exemption from this requirement based on sincerely held religious beliefs, or for a medical exemption based upon clear documentation from a medical provider should be submitted to the attention of the Chief Talent Officer.

Terms of Employment: This position is a 40 hour, 12 month position. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

Salary: $96,953.06 - $117,508.08

How to Join Our Team:

Please upload a resume and thoughtful cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity.

At the Cambridge Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, we welcome and encourage applicants to bring their authentic selves when considering employment opportunities within our school district.