Executive Director, Labor Relations & Services

Overview

Executive Director of Labor Relations and Employee Services
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Reporting to the Chief Talent Officer, the Executive Director of Labor Relations and Employee Services oversees two key teams within the department of Human Resources. The position oversees a team to support the Chief Talent Officer with day-to-day management of labor relations and employment issues, ensuring District compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. In addition, the position will communicate policy decisions, ensure a high level of customer service from the team, and set goals and benchmarks with the team.

The Executive Director will also communicate regularly with General Counsel and serve as a member of the Human Resources senior leadership team.

Contingent upon funding

• Bachelor’s degree in labor relations, human resources management, business, or public administration or related field

• Five (5) or more years of successful experience in labor and contract negotiations for a large school system or comparable governmental entity
• Two (2) years of experience in a position requiring investigation of employee relations issues
• Extensive knowledge of labor and employment laws and regulations. SHRM-certified professional (PHR) or Senior Professional (SPHR) preferred
• Thorough understanding of human resources principles and practices
• Experience in grievance procedure arbitration
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain consistency in decisions
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing. Must be able to prepare comprehensive reports and represent ideas clearly and concisely
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships across diverse groups, including schools, departments, labor unions/associations and community/business partners

• Provide direct oversight and accountability with the Labor Relations and Employee Services teams, including developing and coaching direct reports.
• Provide guidance and coaching to labor relations and employee services team.
• Set clear individual and team performance goals aligned to department and district priorities, and effectively lead team towards meeting these goals.
• Utilize human capital data to drive decision-making, including the prioritization of support for high-need schools and shortage areas.

• Assists the Chief Talent Officer with day-to-day management of labor relations and employment issues.
• Serves as the lead negotiator for the District.
• Analyzes negotiated contracts and develops interpretation of intent, spirit, and terms of contract to counsel management in development and application of labor relations policies.
• Prepares, assists and/or conducts various forums relative to employee relations matters including, but not limited to, grievance hearings, and mediations.
• Interprets labor contracts for administrative staff.
• Coordinates and directs professional standards and employee relations programs and functions, ensuring compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.
• Develops and manages confidential procedures for the receipt, handling, investigation and processing of grievances, complaints and allegations in all terms and conditions of employment.
• Oversees the investigations into grievances and non-criminal disciplinary cases; provides guidance and recommendations concerning course of action.
• Provides consultation and advisement to senior administrative staff regarding disciplinary matters and collective bargaining issues.
• Participates and consults in the formulation of policies and procedures to comply with local, state and federal laws and regulatory standards and negotiated agreements.

• Provides overall leadership of a team that is responsible for the day to day oversight of:
  • Substitute Management.
  • Leave Management.
  • Employee Information Management.
  • Customer Service Call Center.
• Develops strategic goals, provides strong leadership and direction to ensure the Employee Services supports the employment lifecycle and…