Boston University Hiring for SR MANAGER OF EMPLOYEE & LABOR RELATIONS, Human Resources, Labor Relations Job at Boston, MA Full Time

This management role will manage and facilitate the employee and labor relations functions on behalf of Boston University for represented employees under the Universitys HR/Labor Relations directorate.

Required Skills

The successful candidate must have at least five (5) years of labor relations experience in a unionized setting
The successful candidate must also possess an advanced degree, preferably a J.D. with a focus on labor management relations.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Thorough understanding of state and federal laws concerning employment and labor relations laws
• Ability to comprehend, interpret, and apply the appropriate sections of applicable laws, guidelines, regulations, and policies
• Thorough understanding of all aspects of employee relations, workplace investigations, and current and future dispute resolution and labor negotiation techniques
• Thorough understanding of compensation administration
• Ability to remain tactful, calm, and persuasive in controversial and/or confrontational situations
• Ability to litigate employment and labor disputes

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree with a concentration in Employee and/or Labor Relations; a Juris Doctorate with a focus on employment and labor law is preferred
• 5 years of professional employee and/or labor relations experience; service inside of a human resource administration, including two years in employee relations preferred OR its equivalent through training, education, and other experience
• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP preferred

Please note all newly hired staff and faculty will need to be in compliance with Boston University’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirement within 30 days of date of hire. You must upload your vaccine documentation or request a medical or religious exemption (instructions). For further information on the University’s response to COVID-19, please visit the COVID-19 Resources site.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Required Experience