POSITION SUMMARY:
Reporting to the
Chief Human Resources Officer provides leadership, direction, and guidance to
the Employee and Labor Relations Office in the Division of Human
Resources. This position is responsible
for directing and supporting assigned Advisors, HR Partners and staff, working
to proactively resolve and prevent labor disputes. Collaborates effectively with PGCPS leadership
staff to identify and resolve issues. Acts as a key member of the Board of
Education’s negotiation team during contract negotiations. Possesses considerable knowledge of the
principles and practices of labor relations and the collective bargaining
process including negotiations, grievance procedures, and contract
administration/interpretation; knowledge of applicable laws.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Actively
negotiates all bargaining agreements;
Analyzes
negotiated contracts and develops interpretation of intent, spirit, and terms
of contract to counsel management in development and application of labor
relations policies;
Meets
with union officials/staff and unit members to perform various actions related
to union contracts;
Meets
with local and statewide representatives for the purpose of sharing operations
and developments in negotiation matters; maintains active participation in organizations
which serve to promote development in assignments;
Investigates
adverse action/disciplinary cases, secures statements, makes recommendations
for resolution, and performs related activity such as preparing for and
attending appeals of disciplinary actions; attends and testifies at state
unemployment hearings, as necessary; provides leadership and direction to staff
who also perform these functions;
Provides
timely, accurate, developmental feedback to staff within the Employee and Labor Relations Department;
Develops
a departmental budget, based on an analysis of needs and an awareness of
availability of resources; develops priorities within budgetary limitations;
approves and monitors the expenditure of funds;
Plans
and ensures appropriate training programs for supervisory personnel regarding
contract interpretation, corrective action, and progressive discipline for
employees;
Interprets
Board policies and procedures to staff and recommends to the Chief
Administrator policies and procedures pertinent to the operations of the
Employee and Labor Relations Department within the Division of Human Resources;
Provides
a comprehensive annual report outlining all the major accomplishments of each
entity of the unit/department; and
Performs
other duties as assigned - Special assignments are received through
conferences, written instructions, and requests from the Chief of HR, Chief of
Staff, and the Superintendent of Schools.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Must
have a minimum of 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in Human
Resources, with 5 or more years at a management level;
Must
have significant experience in a leadership role working in a collective
bargaining environment;
Must
have demonstrated successful supervisory experience with specialization labor
relations; and
Must
be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook,
etc.) and skilled in using the internet
for work related research.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s
Degree Required. Juris Doctorate or Master’s
Degree in Human Resources, Business, or a closely related field preferred.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
None Required.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversees and provides guidance and direction to the unit staff.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This is a Confidential management position; Not a member of a bargaining unit.