Bloomington, Indiana,
Posted: 24-Jan-23
Location: Claremont, California
Salary: $85,000
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Location:
Claremont, CA
Job Posting Title:
Human Resources and Employee Relations Specialist
Job Details and Requirement:
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Reporting to and working with the Associate Vice President of Human Resources, the Human Resources and Employee Relations Specialist’s primary responsibility will be to lead and manage the College’s labor and employee relations matters. This includes, but is not limited to, developing policies, programs, practices, and procedures and providing guidance for all labor and employee relations, and government compliance. Additional responsibilities will include training and development.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Serves as the primary contact for interpretation of any Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), labor contract and administration, including grievance resolution, among other related tasks.
- Work with the AVP, HR to define bargaining goals and principles, understand cultural impacts, and develop approaches and strategies for resolutions.
- As the primary liaison for the union, establishes and cultivates professional, productive, collaborative and collegial relationships with internal and external union representatives.
- The incumbent will listen, learn, and understand the needs of the College community and the mission that drives our culture to lead the day-to-day administration, execution, and interpretation of the collective bargaining agreement, including grievance procedures and dispute resolution.
- Hears and investigates all grievances and union claims of potential unfair labor practice charges; gathers information from relevant departments to assess the merits of the claims under the collective bargaining agreement; prepares responses with clear and concise recitation of the facts, applicable law or contract provisions, appropriate analysis, and provides recommendations to the AVP of HR for courses of action.
- Responsible for the annual sexual harassment prevention training to staff, faculty and student workers.
- Conduct investigations related to those of harassment and discrimination, act as primary investigator. Partner with Title IX Coordinator on related investigations.
- Assist Director of Human Resources in the development and facilitation of training programs and systems for the College.
- Maintain current knowledge of relevant political, economic, legal, labor and market developments and trends.
- Serve as back-up to the HR Generalists for the administration of LOA, accommodations, and the interactive process.
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The individual must possess knowledge, skills and ability to be able to successfully perform the essential functions of the position or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions will be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
- Proven record of accomplishment of successful contract administration, with excellent interpersonal skills, professional demeanor, flexibility, and the ability to effectively collaborate at all levels of staff while maintaining tact and diplomacy.
- Demonstrated ability to handle difficult or volatile situations and challenging conversations productively.
- Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail, proven by the ability to drive projects to successful completion with minimal supervision.
- Reliability in handling confidential information and exercising appropriate judgment and strong business acumen in executing tasks.
- Ability and willingness to problem solve, prioritize, negotiate and juggle changing deadlines.
- Advanced knowledge of applicable state and federal laws and court decisions regarding labor and employment-related matters.
- Communicates clearly and persuasively in all situations; demonstrates group presentation skills and conducts efficient meetings. Spanish speaking ability strongly desired.
- Actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures and uses equipment and materials properly.
Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration, or other related field from an accredited college or university. A minimum of 5 years of experience working in labor and employee relations. 3-5 years of prior HR Generalist experience is a plus.
Preferred Qualifications: Master’s Degree preferred.
Licenses/Certifications: SPHR/PHR, SPHR-CA/PHR-CA, certification is highly preferred.
Physical Requirements: This is generally a sedentary position. Must be able to
- Sit for prolonged periods of time.
- Must have the dexterity and ability to operate a computer for prolonged periods of time.
- Must be able to use standard office equipment.
- Must be able to drive to nearby off campus locations for meetings and events.
- Must be able to communicate in person, before groups and over the telephone.
- Must occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push and pull drawers to access files.
Supervisory Responsibility: None
Work Model: The regular hours for this position are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. These hours may vary due to the needs of the College or department particularly as an exempt staff member. This position is eligible for hybrid work schedule.
Anticipated Starting Salary: $85,000
- The salary of the finalist(s) selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty, and training.
Pitzer is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, and more. Learn more about our benefits.
Review of applications will commence immediately.
Instructions: Only qualified applicants please.
Application Materials: Upload the following materials to complete your application:
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Cover Letter: Indicate your reason for interest in this position, describe how your qualifications make you an ideal candidate, and explain which of Pitzer’s core values best relates to your own.
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Resume: List relevant qualifications and dates of experience.
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Professional References: References will be contacted for select applicants and advance notice will be provided. Provide the names of at least three (3) individuals who can speak to your professional qualifications. Include their business titles, contact information and an indication of how you are acquainted with them (e.g., former supervisor, coworker, etc.).
