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SENIOR DIRECTOR OF EMPLOYEE RELATIONS, HUMAN RESOURCES (22500002920113)

Tracking Code: 22500002920113

Job Description
The Senior Director of Employee Relations will plan and manage Boston University's employee relations programs, services, and initiatives. This includes supporting the University's Labor Relations Directorate administration in support of the University's commitment to maintaining a positive, productive, supportive workplace for all employees. The Senior Director of Employee Relations will provide employee relations guidance to managers and other University leaders, as well as University Human Resources staff and department managers. They will also provide leadership on the development and application of Human Resources policies, support the administration of collective bargaining agreements, and compliance with applicable employment and labor laws and regulations.


Required Skills

• A bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business, or a related field
• Ten to twelve years of progressive Human Resources or legal experience, including significant experience in a position that requires knowledge and application of the principles and practices of labor and employee relations
• A Juris Doctorate degree and a certification in Certified Labor Relations Professional (CLRP), PHR (Professional in Human Resources), and/or SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources) preferred
• Extensive collaboration and influential skills
• Proficient written/verbal communication skills
• HR acumen in areas of data analytics/compensation/service center operations and ability to identify advanced methods to improve overall operations within each team
• SAP knowledge and understanding of higher education administration is highly desirable
• Must possess presentation skills to meet with diverse audiences

Interpersonal Skills:

• Demonstrated knowledge of employee relations, employee counseling, performance management, dispute resolution, negotiation strategy, applicable employment, and labor laws
• Demonstrated ability to support and occasionally lead labor contract negotiations in support of the Labor Relations function in a large college, university, or similarly complex organization
• Strong analytical, oral presentation, and writing skills
• Demonstrated expertise in the use of creativity, initiative, and independent judgment to effectively problem-solve and produce desired outcomes
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with university Human Resources staff, management, legal staff, union representatives, and individual employees

Working Conditions or Additional requirements: Functions occur simultaneously, therefore, the employee must be able to appropriately handle each essential function, prioritize them and seek assistance when necessary. These functions need to be performed on a consistent and regular basis, using good judgment. Frequently stand for long periods of time; ability to read on a computer for extended periods of time. Ability to sit for extended periods of time.

THIS DESCRIPTION IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A COMPLETE STATEMENT OF JOB CONTENT, BUT RATHER TO SERVE AS A GENERAL GUIDE TO THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION. BOSTON UNIVERSITY RETAINS THE DISCRETION TO ADD TO OR CHANGE THE DUTIES OF THE POSITION AT ANY TIME.

Please note all newly hired staff and faculty will need to be in compliance with Boston Universitys 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 Universitys 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.


Job Location: BOSTON, Massachusetts, United States
Position Type: Full-Time/Regular
Salary Grade: Grade 52

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