Senior Employee and Labor Relations Specialist

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Tufts University School of Dental Medicine

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Tufts University School of Dental Medicine is a prestigious institution dedicated to advancing dental education, research, and patient care. As part of Tufts University, it offers comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs in dental medicine, fostering an environment of intellectual growth and innovation. The school emphasizes a commitment to diversity and community engagement, providing students with ample opportunities for hands-on learning and research. Located near Boston, it benefits from a vibrant academic and healthcare community. Tufts University School of Dental Medicine is renowned for its contributions to dental science and its efforts to prepare students to lead in an evolving global landscape.

501 - 1000 employees

Founded 1868

📚 Education

⚕️ Healthcare Insurance

📋 Description

• Provides strategic guidance, advice, consultation and direction to Leaders to resolve complex employee/labor relations issues involving a variety of areas including employee discipline/corrective action and employee appeals and the grievance process. • Develops and modifies Employee Relations communication programs and provides advice and support to Leaders to enhance effective communication. • Leads, manages and advises on routine internal investigations into allegations of misconduct, attendance, behavioral matters and policy violations and prepares investigative reports when necessary. • Provides support to Workplace Investigation Manager when conducting complex internal investigations related to discrimination, harassment, retaliation and other complex investigations. • Supports the administration of Collective Bargaining Agreements and advises leadership on labor relations matters in consultation with the Labor Relations lead. • Provides union contract administration including the investigation of grievances, drafting Step 1 grievance responses and MOA preparation for review by Labor Relation lead. • Coordinates and prepares information for grievance hearings, arbitration and administrative hearings, for example MCAD and unemployment. Serves as Tufts’ witness when necessary. • Provides direction and support for Leave Administration issues as needed. • Collaborates on and advises on policy development. • Collaborates with colleagues to plan and organize employee recognition events. • Maintains collaborative, team relationships with peers and colleagues in order to effectively contribute to the working groups’ achievement of goals, and to help foster a positive work environment. • Coaches and mentors operational leaders on best practices in employee relations. • Builds constructive relationships with union representatives and support ongoing labor-management collaboration. • Partners with leadership during collective bargaining preparation and negotiations. • Monitors emerging legal and regulatory developments impacting employee and labor relations. • Identifies systemic trends and partner with leadership to implement proactive solutions. • Leads process improvement efforts in routine investigations, grievance handling, and employee relations practices and effectively implement process improvement changes with buy-in of leadership. • Develops and delivers training for leaders on employee relations, labor relations, investigations, and workplace culture in consultation with internal subject matter experts. • Mentors Employee & Labor Relations Specialists and other HR team members on employee and labor relations matters.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Management, or related field. • Seven (7) years of experience in Human Resources, Employee Relations, and Labor Relations. • Advanced degree (e.g., Masters, JD) in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration, or related field. (Preferred) • Ten (10) years of experience in Human Resources, Employee Relations, and Labor Relations. (Preferred) • Certification in Human Resources. (Preferred) • Process improvement certification (e.g., six-sigma). (Preferred)

🏖️ Benefits

• Health insurance • 401(k) matching • Flexible work hours • Paid time off • Professional development opportunities