LABOR LIAISON

STARTING SALARY

• $108,311

ABOUT US

POSITION SUMMARY

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned.
• Advises District administrators on all collective bargaining matters, employee’s performance issues, employee discipline and other employee relations matters.
• Processes, investigates, and responds to grievances and other union related concerns or complaints .
• Interprets collective bargaining agreements.
• Serves as management advocate in grievance process, including arbitration and other administrative matters, as assigned.
• Provides support to the management bargaining team during collective bargaining negotiations. Gathers and provides input on union proposals and suggests language for management proposals and counter-proposals.
• On occasion, investigates allegations of employee misconduct and prepares written reports of investigative findings.
• Develops, implements and enforces attendance and other policies and procedures and communications as needed with District administrators and other HR Business Units.
• On occasion, acts as hearing officer in employee misconduct and prepares written reports of investigative findings.
• Develops, and maintains effective relationships with internal stakeholders and outside agencies such as the Ohio Department of Education, law enforcement agencies, and other community groups.
• Assists in administering the District’s Substance Free Workplace Policy.
• Acts as Director’s designee when assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree required. Juris Doctorate preferred. Substitution: Additional years of experience in public sector labor relations, including experience in contract negotiations, arbitration and mediation, may be considered in lieu of the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Substitution: Additional years of experience in public sector labor relations, including experience in contract negotiations, arbitration and mediation, may be considered in lieu of the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Six (6) years of experience in labor management and employee relations, at least three (3) of which must include supervisory experience.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge
• Demonstrated knowledge of, or experience in conducting workplace investigations.
• Demonstrated knowledge and strength in cultural competence.
• Skills
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communications skills, including but not limited to drafting memoranda, reports, and recommendations.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a diverse work environment.
• Abilities
• Demonstrated ability to effectively gather, compile, and analyze facts and pertinent information.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with strong judgment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT