What are the responsibilities and job description for the Labor Relations Specialist position at Massachusetts Institute of Technology?
Posting Description
LABOR RELATIONS SPECIALIST
, Vice President for Human Resources , to support administration of collective bargaining agreements and management of our unionized workforce. This role combines analytical expertise with hands-on employee relations responsibilities, requiring strong problem-solving skills and knowledge of labor relations and contract interpretation; advise managers on contract compliance, union personnel supervision, and labor-related issues; conduct grievance hearings, workplace investigations, and conflict resolution; draft decisions and labor relations documentation; prepare statistical analyses and costing models for negotiations and arbitrations; maintain wage data, benefits utilization, union membership records, and grievance statistics; participate in labor-management meetings, negotiations, and arbitrations; develop and deliver training programs on contract compliance and union environment management; and support strategic HR projects and process improvement initiatives.
Job Requirements
REQUIRED : Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, or related discipline; a minimum of five years of experience in labor relations, HR analytics, or advising in a unionized environment; demonstrated proficiency with HRIS systems, Excel, SAP, FileMaker, and reporting tools; excellent verbal and written communication skills; demonstrated ability to interact constructively with employees at all levels and union representatives; and strong organizational and record-management skills. PREFERRED : Bilingual fluency (English/Spanish); SHRM-CP or related HR certification; experience conducting workplace investigations; ability to obtain government clearance and availability for intermittent second or third shift coverage.
9/11/2026