Boston University

LABOR RELATIONS MANAGER, Human Resources

Boston University$80K — $120K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; Juris Doctor or master's degree preferred.
  • 5-8 years of labor relations experience required.
  • Advanced proficiency in oral communication and writing skills essential.
  • Experience in negotiation and administration of collective bargaining agreements.
  • Strong understanding of labor laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Director of Labor Relations in contract negotiations and administration.
  • Advise on policy development and performance management related to labor issues.
  • Counsel management and staff on workforce support and engagement strategies.
  • Facilitate conflict resolution and mediation processes between parties.
  • Prepare for and assist during arbitration proceedings as needed.

Benefits

  • Equal opportunity employer with inclusive hiring practices.
  • Support for professional development and training.
  • Access to a collaborative work environment with diverse perspectives.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Labor Relations plays an integral role in the negotiation, administration, and interpretation of the University's collective bargaining agreements. The position reports to the Director of Labor Relations who, in turn, reports to the Executive Director of Employee & Labor Relations. This role will support the Director of Labor Relations in negotiating, administering, and interpreting the University's collective bargaining agreements. Working with management, staff, and union representatives, the Manager of Labor Relations will play an important role in building and maintaining a positive working environment by providing timely counseling, advice, training, and guidance on labor related matters such as policy and procedure development, performance management, workforce support and engagement, contractual wage and hour matters, conflict resolution, mediations, arbitrations, and labor laws.

Required Skills

Profile Requirements for Position Key Object Description Essential Requirements Proficiency Oral Communication Skills: Advanced Preferred Level: Juris Doctor or master's degree in labor relations Required Level: Bachelor's Degree Work Experience Level: 5 - 8 years Writing Skills: Advanced.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

About Boston University

Boston University (BU) is a private research university in Boston, Massachusetts. The university is nonsectarian but maintains its historical affiliation with the United Methodist Church. It was founded in 1839 by Methodists with its original campus in Newbury, Vermont, before moving to Boston in 1867. The university now has more than 3,900 faculty members and nearly 33,000 students, and is one of Boston's largest employers. It offers bachelor's degrees, master's degrees, doctorates, and medical, dental, business, and law degrees through 17 schools and colleges on two urban campuses. BU is a member of the Boston Consortium for Higher Education and the Association of American Universities.
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