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Executive Director - Labor Relations and Employee Services (FT)
  • Providence Public Schools
  • Providence, RI FULL_TIME
  • Executive Director of Labor Relations and Employee Services

    IF INTERESTED PLEASE APPLY DIRECTLY ON OUR SITE AT THIS LINK: https://tinyurl.com/s4sm2hy5

    JOB DESCRIPTION:

    Reporting to the Chief Talent Officer, the Executive Director of Labor Relations and Employee Services oversees two key teams within the department of Human Resources. This position serves as the lead negotiator for the district through analyzing and evaluating labor negotiations proposals and agreements and preparing the district’s negotiation approach. Position oversees a team to support the Chief Talent Officer with day-to-day management of labor relations and employment issues, ensuring District compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. In addition, the position will communicate policy decisions, ensure a high-level of customer service from the team, and set goals and benchmarks with the team. The Executive Director will also communicate regularly and serve as a member of the Human Resources senior leadership team.

    ***Contingent upon funding.***

    EDUCATION TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
    • Bachelor’s degree in Labor Relations, Human Resources Management, Business, or Public Administration or related field.
    DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES AND CURRICULAR LINKAGES:

    Strategic Support and Leadership:
    • Provide direct oversight and accountability with the Labor Relations and Employee Services teams, including developing and coaching direct reports.
    • Provide guidance and coaching to labor relations and employee services team.
    • Sets clear individual and team performance goals aligned to department and district priorities, and effectively lead team towards meeting these goals.
    • Utilize human capital data to drive decision-making, including the prioritization of support for high-need schools and shortage areas.
    Labor Relations:
    • Assists the Chief Talent Officer with day-to-day management of labor relations and employment issues.
    • Serves as the lead negotiator for the District.
    • Analyzes negotiated contracts and develops interpretation of intent, spirit, and terms of contract to counsel management in development and application of labor relations policies.
    • Prepares, assists and/or conducts various forums relative to employee relations matters including, but not limited to, grievance hearings/arbitrations, mediations, special master hearings, and unfair labor practice hearings.
    • Collaborates with union officials and members to perform various actions related to collective bargaining agreements.
    • Interprets labor contracts for administrative staff.
    • Coordinates and directs professional standards and employee relations programs and functions, ensuring compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.
    • Develops and manages confidential procedures for the receipt, handling, investigation and processing of grievances, complaints and allegations in all terms and conditions of employment.
    • Oversees the investigations into grievances and non-criminal disciplinary cases; provides guidance and recommendations concerning course of action.
    • Provides consultation and advisement to senior administrative staff regarding disciplinary matters and collective bargaining issues.
    • Develops and implements training relative to various workforce management functions and initiatives, e.g., collective bargaining agreement administration, anti-discriminatory practices and procedures, diversity awareness and cultural sensitivity, disciplinary principles and procedures.
    • Represents the District on collective bargaining subcommittees; confers with senior administrative staff and other resource personnel on matters relevant to collective bargaining and professional standards / employee relations issues.
    • Participates and consults in the formulation of policies and procedures to comply with local, state and federal laws and regulatory standards and negotiated agreements.
    Employee Services:
    • Provides overall leadership of a team that is responsible for the day to day oversight of:
      • Substitute Management
      • Leave Management
      • Employee Information Management
      • Customer Service Call Center
    • Develops strategic goals, provides strong leadership and direction to ensure the Employee Services supports the employment lifecycle and division recruitment and retention goals.
    • Research and develop procedures and resource alternatives to improve services and productivity.
    • Establish and manage metrics for the team and measure performance.
    • Serve as a subject matter expert on HC policies and assist team with questions.
    • Conducts customer service delivery assessments, tracks quality data and prepares reports with recommendations for quality and process improvements.
    • Provides oversight and supervises the workflow of the Employee Services team to include managing the day to day operations.
    • Collaborates with multiple departments (i.e. Information Technology, Payroll, Benefits, etc.) and provides subject matter expertise, feedback and customer service reports to staff to ensure continual improvement and growth in all service delivery areas; instills a climate of continuous process improvement and customer focus.
    • Compliance and Employee Information Management: Management and oversight of employee leave policies and procedures, managing and tracking employee attendance, maintaining employee records, coordination of the employee separation process, and supporting confidential employee related processes as needed.
    • Employee Customer Service: Providing responsive and superior customer service via walk-in, email, and phone.
    • Substitute Management: Management off substitute staffing which includes hiring, placement, and separation.
    • Oversees the coordination of all active, terminated and retired employee records; analyzing internal processes and recommends and implements procedural or policy changes to improve operations.
    • Develops, maintains, verifies and evaluates existing records and document management systems.
    • Ensures the records management strategy and practices are based on and compliant with legal requirements, record keeping best practice and Human Resources  business requirements.
    • Keeps management informed on all records management requirements.
    • Provides human capital metrics and analytics for respective functional area to senior leadership and superintendents; cabinet.
    • Maintains the confidentiality of information to which exposed.
    • Performs other duties as assigned.
    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS STANDARDS:
    • Five (5) or more years of successful experience in labor and contract negotiations for a large school system or comparable governmental entity.
    • Two (2) years of experience in a position requiring investigation of employee relations issues.
    • Extensive knowledge of labor and employment laws and regulations. SHRM-certified professional (PHR) or Senior Professional (SPHR) preferred.
    • Thorough understanding of human resources principles and practices.
    • Experience in grievance procedure arbitration.
    • Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain consistency in decisions.
    • Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing. Must be able to prepare comprehensive reports and represent ideas clearly and concisely.
    • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships across diverse groups, including schools, departments, labor unions/associations and community/business partners.
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Employee Benefits Specialist
  • Talent groups
  • Providence, RI CONTRACTOR
  • We are Seeking for Employee Benefits Specialist with minimum 10 years of experience in State/Federal sector. Required strong Employee Benefits experience . Proficient in overseeing all state employee ...
  • 1 Month Ago
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Labor Relations Specialist - Remote
  • UNFI
  • Providence, RI FULL_TIME
  • Purpose: Provides support for the Labor Relations Department in in all aspects of Labor Relations. Job Responsibilities: Under the supervision of SVP of Labor Relations and other Senior Labor Relation...
  • 17 Days Ago
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Customer Relations Specialist
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island
  • Providence, RI PART_TIME
  • Position SummaryThe Customer Relations Specialist is an integral part of our program team, dedicated to providing exceptional support and fostering positive relationships with our valued participants....
  • 1 Month Ago
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Kitchen Designer/Sales Consultant
  • RIHI The Kitchen and Bath Specialist
  • Warwick, RI FULL_TIME
  • In-Home sales: Kitchen DesignerRIHI is a full-service Kitchen and Bath Remodeling company specializing in residential remodeling. We have been family-owned and operated for 75 years. Our mantra is to ...
  • 18 Days Ago
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Loadmaster Instructor
  • Nova Technologies, an Employee-Owned Engineering...
  • North, RI FULL_TIME
  • Loadmaster Instructor Location: Various Locations* including, but not limited to: Little Rock AFB, AR; Keesler AFB, MS; Quonset Point, RI; Dyess, TX; Yokota, Japan; Ramstein, Germany Clearance: Secret...
  • 12 Days Ago
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Labor Relations Specialist
  • Cushman & Wakefield Inc
  • Boston, MA
  • Job Title Labor Relations Specialist Job Description Summary Provides support for the Labor Relations Department in in a...
  • 4/27/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Human Resources Specialist (Recruitment & Placement) - 12 Month Roster
  • Department Of The Treasury
  • Providence, RI
  • Duties WHAT IS THE HCO - HUMAN CAPITAL OFFICE DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: https://www...
  • 4/27/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Human Resources Manager
  • Complyons Hr Consulting Llc.
  • Providence, RI
  • Company Description CompLyons HR Consulting, LLC. is a human resources consulting firm located in Providence, RI. Our mi...
  • 4/27/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Payroll/Benefits Coordinator
  • Navigant Credit Union
  • Smithfield, RI
  • ABOUT: People helping people. That's what a credit union, and in particular Navigant Credit Union, is all about. Our mis...
  • 4/26/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Labor Relations Specialist - Remote
  • United Natural Foods Inc
  • Providence, RI
  • Job Ref: 161185 Location: Providence, RI 02908 Category: HR Job Type: Full-time Job Status: Non-exempt Anticipated Closi...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Payroll Specialist
  • Canon USA & Affiliates
  • Providence, RI
  • **Payroll Specialist - req1194** **OVERVIEW** The Payroll Specialist assists the finance department with day-to-day, mon...
  • 4/25/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Human Resources Business Partner
  • Milford Regional Medical Center
  • Milford, MA
  • About Us: Milford Regional Medical Center is a full-service, community and regional teaching hospital located in Milford...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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IGT - Human Resources Coordinator (14708)
  • The City of Providence
  • Providence, RI
  • IGT (NYSE:IGT) is a global leader in gaming. We deliver entertaining and responsible gaming experiences for players acro...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Cumberland, Rhode Island

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 28.3 square miles (73.2 km2), of which 26.4 square miles (68.5 km2) is land and 1.8 square miles (4.7 km2), or 6.40%, is water. Cumberland is the easternmost town along the state's northern border with Massachusetts, making it the state's de facto northeasternmost town. Cumberland borders the Rhode Island cities of Woonsocket to the northwest and Central Falls, to the south and the town of Lincoln to the west as well as the Massachusetts towns of Wrentham to the north, Plainville and North Attleborough to the east and ...
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Income Estimation for Employee Relations Specialist jobs
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