STARS Requisition number
95314BR
Posting Position Title
Sr. Labor Relations Representative
Essential Duties
1. Provides advice and guidance to a complex and large sized client base and human resources partners regarding human resources issues and compliance regulations 2. Delivers effective human resources services in support of department and University policies. 3. Serves as an expert in multiple HR areas to counsel and guide clients and human resources partners on department and University activities associated with assigned functional areas of responsibility. 4. Maintains accurate information on organization structure and administrative policies, guidelines, and systems associated with delivery of human resources services and programs. 5. Conducts research, evaluates, and interprets department and University policies and practices and assists clients and human resources partners in resolving complex issues. 6. As a strategic business partner designs and supports work systems in which people succeed and contribute. Cultivates and fosters collaborative relationships with clients and HR partners. Delivers superior customer service. Consults with business unit management in the strategic planning process and development of human resource strategies that support the unit’s business needs. Establishes HR business objectives to support the attainment of the client’s overall strategic business plan and objectives. 7. As an employee advocate creates a work environment in which people will choose to be motivated, contributing, and engaged. Analyzes data, develops solutions, and determines courses of action. Provides direction and establishes an organizational culture and climate in which people have the competency, concern and commitment to serve the business well. Fosters effective methods in support of goal setting, communication and empowerment through responsibility, to build peoples ownership of the business. 8. As a change champion links change to the strategic needs of the client to minimize employee dissatisfaction and resistance to change. Assesses the effectiveness of the HR function. Champions the identification of the client’s strategic plan: mission, vision, values, goals and action plans. Determines the measures that will tell the organization how well it is succeeding. 9. As an advisor studies, analyzes and provides advice and counsel to clients on HR law, policies, procedures and contractual obligations. 10. Leads major HR projects and programs. 11. Supervises, leads, and mentors junior staff. 12. May perform other duties as assigned.
Required Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree and five years of professional human resources experience or an equivalent education or experience in a closely related field.
Duration Type
Regular
Work Week
Standard (M-F equal number of hours per day)
University Job Title
Human Resources Representative 3
Worksite Address
221 Whitney Avenue
New Haven, CT 06511
Work Location
Central Campus
Drug Screen
No
Health Screening
No
Background Check Requirements
All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.
Searchable Job Family
Human Resources
External Gateway Posting Date
23-May-2025
Total # of hours to be worked:
37.5
Position Focus:
Reporting to the Associate Director, Employee and Labor Relations, serve as the key labor relations professional for Local 34 and Cedarhurst Teacher’s union. Provide support and guidance to HR colleagues, University managers, and staff on labor relations matters, including advise on contractual implications in reorganizations, downsizing, and other operational changes, ensure compliance with labor agreements and the NLRA rules and regulations, deliver manager training, and advise on complex employee relations matters. Support bargaining. Proactively inform and manage relationships with union leaders. Manage all aspects of grievance process including information responses, settlements, and support to the University’s advocate in arbitration cases. Assist in gathering information and preparing responses to CHRO, EEOC, Unemployment and other government agency claims.
Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:
Three to five years’ labor management relations experience including contract administration and negotiations, grievance and arbitration management. Experience working with union leaders. Preferred: Master's Degree.
Posting Disclaimer
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.
EEO Statement:
The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons from a broad range of backgrounds and perspectives. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual’s sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran.
Inquiries concerning Yale’s Policy Against Discrimination and Harassment may be referred to the Office of Institutional Equity and Accessibility (OIEA).
Compensation Grade
Administration & Operations
Compensation Grade Profile
Manager; Program Leader (25)
Bargaining Unit
None - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)
Supervisory Organization
Human Resources - Labor Relations
Time Type
Full time
Required Skill/Ability 1:
Excellent critical and strategic thinking ability. Proven ability to direct and influence change. Ability to collaborate with leaders to drive change in the culture and management practices.
Required Skill/Ability 2:
Knowledge of labor laws, regulations and unionized environments with the ability to interpret and apply collective bargaining agreements combined with excellent . oral and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills.
Required Skill/Ability 3:
Ability to initiate actions and solve problems using sound judgment and conflict resolution techniques.
Required Skill/Ability 4:
Proven ability to make sound decisions under pressure and within strict timelines. Ability to evaluate various aspects of labor relations scenarios and determine appropriate actions.
Required Skill/Ability 5:
Ability to analyze data and trends to make informed assessments. This is supported by proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Salesforce, PowerPoint, and/or HRISS systems such as WorkDay.
Note
Yale University is a tobacco-free campus
Wage Ranges
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Work Model
Hybrid
Health Requirements
Certain positions have associated health requirements based on specific job responsibilities. These may include vaccinations, tests, or examinations, as required by law, regulation, or university policy.
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