Labor Relations Specialist

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title
Labor Relations Specialist

Job Category
Staff & Executive - Human Resources

Department
Office of University Labor Relations

Overview

Posting Summary

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey is seeking a Labor Relations Specialist for the Office of University Labor Relations. Reporting to the Assistant Vice President for Academic Labor Relations, this position is responsible for assisting in the negotiation, interpretation, and administration of collective negotiations agreements for Rutgers University.

Among the key duties of this position are the following:

• Participates in collective negotiations, designs and delivers workshops on employee and labor relations subjects, and develops and administers University employee and labor relations policies and procedures.
• Resolves a wide variety of complex employee - supervisor - and union-related employee relations and labor relations issues.
• Advises supervisors and employees about labor and employee relations matters.
• Conducts research on existing, new, and anticipated legislation as requested.
• Provides guidance on grievance procedures.
• In collaboration with University Human Resources, provides recommendations for new and existing human resources policies.
• Works on a regular basis with the Office of Senior Vice President and General Counsel ("OGC") on the presentation of, and strategy for, grievance and disciplinary arbitrations, PERC proceedings, and contract interpretation issues.
• Demonstrates commitment to valuing diversity, equity and inclusion, and contributes to an inclusive learning and working environment (part of all key duties above).

Position Status
Full Time

Hours Per Week

Daily Work Shift

Work Arrangement

FLSA
Exempt

Grade
06

Position Salary

Annual Minimum Salary
79387.00

Annual Mid Range Salary
100485.00

Annual Maximum Salary
121582.00

Standard Hours
37.50

Union Description
Administrators Confidential

Payroll Designation
PeopleSoft

Benefits

Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment
Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility
ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

• Requires a bachelor's degree preferably in a relevant field such as labor relations, human resources or business administration or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• Also requires five years of progressive relevant experience, preferably in labor relations or human resources in a unionized environment.

Certifications/Licenses

• Use of personal vehicle in order to travel for business demands; a valid driver's license.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of employment and labor law.
• Proficiency in the use of databases and software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• A relevant advanced degree or law degree.
• Prior experience in higher education and/or the public sector.
• Experience in employee or labor relations in an academic medical center or healthcare facility.
• Experience costing proposals and wages in labor negotiations.

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number
25ST0683

Posting Open Date
03/31/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus
Rutgers University-New Brunswick

Home Location Campus
Downtown New Brunswick

City
New Brunswick

State
NJ

Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization Requirements
Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement