Employee and Labor Relations Specialist

Serves as a professional consultant for Employee & Labor Relations. Provides training, assists with grievance issues, and oversees the disciplinary process.

Employee/Labor Relations

The Employee & Labor Relations Specialist provides high-level professional analysis, consultation, coaching, and training to campus clients on performance and conduct management, organizational development, strategic planning, policy and regulatory compliance, interpretation and application of university policies, and resolution of workplace problems. The Employee & Labor Relations Specialist provides guidance on contract management and interpretation expertise, assists management with investigating and processing grievances, arbitration preparation, and responses to information requests. In addition, establishes and maintains effective relationships with the labor unions, and provides labor relations support in preparation for and during contract negotiations as assigned. The Employee & Labor Relations Specialist delivers labor relations and positive employee relations training as assigned.

Essential Functions

• Serves as a professional consultant for Employee & Labor Relations and respective entities.
• Provides training and coaching to University staff regarding Employee & Labor Relations topics such as conduct management, organizational development, strategic planning, and policy and regulatory compliance.
• Assists in tracking employee grievances and ensures appropriate follow-up on investigations.
• Oversees the disciplinary process to ensure compliance with University, Federal, State, and local laws and/or regulations. Supports management in conducting hearings, investigating issues, and formulating satisfactory resolutions.
• Evaluates and researches professional trends and issues in specialty areas relevant to Employee & Labor Relations. Identifies and recommends new policy or program initiatives in specialty areas designed to enhance delivery and quality of service.
  
  

The job duties outlined in this job description include common job responsibilities for this title and level of jobs and are not intended to cover every duty. The University reserves the right to assign other duties to employees that are not listed in this job description.

Physical Effort

Little physical effort required. Duties are primarily sedentary. May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category

Full-time regular

Job Classification

Staff.Employee & Labor Relations Specialist

Job Family

Human Resources

Job Sub-Family

Employee & Labor Relations

Campus

Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years Of Experience Required

3

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?

Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Additional Details About Required Licensure/Certification

Professional in Human Resources certification (PHR), Senior Professional in Human Resources certification (SPHR) and/or additional certification through Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP) preferred. Experience in a higher education setting and unionized setting preferred.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Work Arrangement

Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

Hiring Range

$70,000-$80,000 depending on qualifications.

Relocation Offered

No

Visa Sponsorship Provided

No

Background Check

For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances

Not Applicable

Required Documents

Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Not Applicable