Job Title:                    Director of Labor and Employee Relations

Department:              Human Capital Managerment

Classification:            Administrator

Reports to:                Superintendent

FLSA Status:              Exempt

Primary Purpose:

Provide advice, guidance and assistance to District administrators, staff and association partners on a variety of employment and employee performance issues; perform routine-to-highly complex investigations on employee related issues; prepare, respond to, recommend and resolve employee and bargaining unit grievances and employee relations issues; lead and participate in developing and implementing programs which sustain a richly diverse, inclusionary workforce and supports the district’s education and equity initiatives.

Qualifications:

Special Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

Knowledge—

Principles and practices of employee and labor relations, collective bargaining and employment law. Human Resources theories, practices and technique. Curriculum, standards, education code, applicable state and federal laws, and district policies. Report writing methods, strategies and techniques.

Skills—

Practical application of collective bargaining and employment laws. Organize, plan and initiate projects; analyze data, problem solve and effectively reduce findings to writing; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; effectively use Microsoft Office and educational based computer technology/applications designed to communicate; effective interpersonal and human relations skills; excellent problem solving, and consensus building skills; strong organizational skills with demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex roles and responsibilities.

Abilities—

Provide direction to others and make independent judgments, keep and maintain accurate records, meet deadlines, communicate with individuals of varied cultural and educational backgrounds; establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of groups and individuals; work accurately and with attention to detail; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; prepare and present comprehensive, effective oral and written reports; effectively advise appropriate personnel; work well independently and as part of a team to problem solve and achieve desired outcomes; plan and organize work; manage multiple priorities to meet all established goals and objectives.

Education/Certification/Bonding and/or Testing Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Legal Studies, Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Social Science, or a related field. A J.D. or LL.M will substitute for three (3) years of the required experience.

Oregon Fingerprint and Criminal Check clearance.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to work collaboratively with all constituent groups, including staff, board members, volunteers, donors, state and local program staff, and other supporters.
• Demonstrated strategic plan development expertise; must be able to develop and implement project plans and strategies for executing on the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure with deadlines and be skilled in prioritizing responsibilities; and ability to analyze challenges and identify appropriate solutions in a fast-paced environment required; and ability to operate at both the strategic and tactical level.
• Demonstrated experience working in a richly diverse school community and environment.
• Bilingual or multilingual skills are highly desirable.
• Proven facilitator of change management. 

Experience:

Five (5) years of experience conducting highly complex, multi-faceted labor/management investigations, serving as the employer representative in collective bargaining and arbitration hearings and developing and conducting employee performance management and investigation trainings. Experience in K-12 public education is preferred.

Any other combination of training and experience which demonstrates the applicant is highly prepared and qualified to provide relevant senior-level leadership in a complex organization.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

Essential Job Functions:

• Serve as a human resources consultant and performance management professional expert for District administrators and managers, employees and employee associations; consult with, coach and support administrators and management in a manner that improves and enhances their knowledge related to building and implementing effective performance management systems.
• Collaborate with administrators and managers in determining appropriate responses to atypical employee behaviors, morale issues, job performance and other employee issues; advise on proper policies and procedures to assist employees in such situations; support and coach principals, managers and supervisors on techniques to effectively address employee and labor relations performance issues.
• Conduct research on union related matters; analyze collective bargaining agreements to develop interpretation of intent, spirit, and terms of contracts; serve on and represent management in labor contract negotiations.
• Serve as District representative in arbitration disputes between labor and management; attend hearings to advance District position regarding disputed contract provisions.
• Handle the investigation and disposition of grievances; advise on grievance processing and dealing with disciplinary matters; interpret provisions of collective bargaining agreements with employee organizations; meet with employee organization representatives to discuss issues and attempt to arrive at positive solutions.
• Participate in and develop, monitor and/or lead implementation of systems for improving the performance of individuals and teams; provide direct technical expertise and support for plans of assistance to enhance effectiveness.
• Conduct a variety of simple, routine, to extensive, highly complex and sensitive districtwide investigations related to grievances, employee disciplinary matters, harassment, discrimination charges, complaints and other issues and conflicts; document activities and prepare reports of findings; recommend and implement corrective actions, consulting with employees, district management, legal counsel and external stakeholders as required.
• Furnish information, such as reference documents and statistical data concerning labor legislation, labor market conditions, prevailing union and management practices, wage and salary surveys, and employee benefits programs, for use in review of current contract provisions and proposed changes.
• Assist in, develop, conduct and/or lead trainings related to employee plans of assistance, CBA administration, district policies and procedures and associated issues in public employee employment, investigations and performance management.
• Study the impact of local, state and federal legislation as they apply to collective bargaining in public K-12 education and employment; participate in the analysis of impending legislation and draft and recommend new and revised district policy language to assure legal compliance with legislation.
• Research District performance management practices with regards to contract provisions, historical practices and similar issues to provide clarity for issues’ resolution.
• Participate in and represent the District at a variety of meetings, workshops, seminars and in-services.
• May lead and/or participate in collective bargaining negotiations as
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors: 

Tools/Equipment Used:

Posture: Physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and other office equipment; sitting or standing for extended periods of time.

Motion: Repetitive hand movement and fine coordination to use a computer keyboard. Kneeling, bending at the waist, reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally to retrieve and store files and supplies.

Lifting: Lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying office equipment, supplies and materials weighing up to 25 pounds.

Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment; occasional evening, weekend, and variable hours.

Mental Demands: Emotional stability to work effectively under pressure and to keep all aspects of the job under control; hearing and speaking to exchange information in person or on the telephone; seeing to read, prepare and assure the accuracy of documents.  

ONLINE APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Cover Letter

Resume

Philosophy on Education 

3 Letters of Recommendation (Include Current Supervisor)