Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Labor Relations Specialist/Senior Analyst

Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, or related field
  • Minimum five years of labor relations or HR analytics experience
  • Proficiency with HRIS systems, Excel, SAP, and reporting tools
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to interact effectively with employees and union representatives

Responsibilities

  • Support collective bargaining agreements and manage unionized workforce
  • Advise managers on contract compliance and labor-related issues
  • Conduct grievance hearings and workplace investigations
  • Draft decisions and documentation related to labor relations
  • Prepare statistical analyses and models for negotiations
  • Participate in labor-management meetings and negotiations
  • Develop and deliver training on contract compliance

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Training programs on contract compliance
  • Exposure to strategic HR initiatives
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Potential for involvement in complex labor negotiations
Full Job Description
Posting Description
LABOR RELATIONS SPECIALIST/SENIOR ANALYST, 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

About Massachusetts Institute of Technology

The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a private research university located in Cambridge, Massachusetts. MIT is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) and is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity". The university is known for its strong emphasis on scientific and technological research and its engineering programs. MIT was founded in 1861 and has a long history of innovation and entrepreneurship. The university has produced numerous Nobel laureates, Rhodes Scholars, and MacArthur Fellows.
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