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Director of Labor Relations

Posted: 12/19/2024

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Job Description Summary
The Director is responsible for coordinating and directing the employee/labor relations programs and functions (leave administration, disciplinary processes, collective bargaining, reasonable accommodation requests, workers compensation). These functions include responsibility for developing, interpreting and recommending goals and objectives, policies and procedures, and courses of action.

Essential Duties

  • Responsible for managing the employee/labor relations activities according to established guidelines and sound administrative practices and in accordance with the organization's mission, values and goals.
  • Develops and recommends strategies for labor management and employee relations, leads and actively participates during applicable collective bargaining negotiations.
  • Ensures Miami University complies with applicable collective bargaining agreements (e.g. AFSCME, FOP), relevant personnel/employment related sections of Ohio Civil Service, Ohio Revised and Administrative Codes, Miami University employment policies
  • and other applicable state/federal regulations (e.g. FMLA, ADA).
  • ? Designated hearing officer for pre-disciplinary and grievance hearings pursuant to
  • applicable collective bargaining agreement(s) and Miami University employment policies
  • Responsible for leave(s) of absence administration (e.g. FML, parental leave), worker’s compensation, unemployment and the completion of the ADA interactive process for accommodations under the oversight of General Counsel.
  • Provides guidance, direction and recommendations to supervisors related to performance management/improvement and disciplinary actions.
  • Responsible for the efficient and effective operations of the employee/labor relations unit within the Human Resources Department. Direct supervision of two employees.
  • Completes investigations and other projects as assigned

 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Labor Relations/Law, Industrial Relations or related field and at least seven years of related experience; Or Associates degree in a related field with 10 years of professional experience in a legal or human resources field.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Masters degree in a closely related field
  • JD. PHR, SPHR, CEBS or related Human Resources certification.

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Must possess considerable knowledge of management/labor relations and statutory/regulatory requirements related to Human Resources.
  • Ability to analyze data and provide recommendations.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office products, and at a minimum intermediate excel skills (pivot tables, formula functions etc.)
  • Must possess considerable knowledge of management/labor relations and statutory/regulatory requirements related to Human Resources.
  • Ability to analyze data and provide recommendations. Experience with Microsoft Office products, and at a minimum intermediate excel skills (pivot tables, formula functions etc.)

 

Required Application Documents

Resume, cover letter

 

Special Instructions (if applicable)

N/A

 

Additional Information

A criminal background check is required. All campuses are smoke- and tobacco-free campuses.

This organization participates in E-Verify.

 

Remote Work
For positions that are approved for remote work: Remote work is not a right, it is a work arrangement that can be modified or revoked by Miami University at any time for any reason, including the convenience of the University.


Reasonable Accommodations
Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560. Questions and follow-ups regarding requests should also be directed here.


Diversity Statement
Miami University is committed to creating an inclusive and effective teaching, learning, research, and working environment for all. For more information on Miami University’s diversity initiatives, please visit the Office of Transformational and Inclusive Excellence webpage. For more information on Miami University’s mission and core values, please visit the Mission and Core Values webpage.


Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Statement
Miami University, an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, encourages applications from minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Miami University prohibits harassment, discrimination and retaliation on the basis of age (40 years or older), color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin (ancestry), pregnancy, race, religion, sex/gender, status as a parent or foster parent, sexual orientation, or protected veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities, programs or employment practices. Requests for reasonable accommodations for disabilities related to employment should be directed to ADAFacultyStaff@miamioh.edu or 513-529-3560.


Clery Act
As part of the University’s commitment to maintaining a healthy and safe living, learning, and working environment, we encourage you to read Miami University’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report at: http://www.MiamiOH.edu/campus-safety/annual-report/index.html, which contains information about campus safety, crime statistics, and our drug and alcohol abuse and prevention program designed to prevent the unlawful possession, use, and distribution of drugs and alcohol on campus and at university events and activities. This report also contains information on programs and policies designed to prevent and address sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. Each year, email notification of this website is made to all faculty, staff, and enrolled students. Written notification is also provided to prospective students and employees. Hard copies of the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report may be obtained from the Miami University Police Department at 513-529-2223.


Labor Law Posters for Applicants

Please visit our Labor Law Posters webpage to access all relevant and applicable labor law information.

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