Hybrid Employee & Labor Relations Specialist III bei University of Pittsburgh

Serves as subject matter expert for Employee & Labor Relations. Handles complex employee and labor relations issues for faculty, staff and/or leadership. Provides guidance on employment & labor laws and regulations; conducts investigations; and mediates disputes. Provides training and support to colleagues, faculty, staff, and leaders on employee and labor relations matters. Represents the University in contract negotiations with labor unions and/or in dispute resolution, judicial and/or magisterial proceedings. Administers collective bargaining agreements and grievances. Develops, implements, and amends employment policies and procedures, including grievance procedures. Resolves employee questions, concerns and grievances. Contributes to complex aspects of a project.

•    Interprets and enforces collective bargaining agreements.
•    Advises management on contract negotiations, labor disputes and grievances.
•    Represents the University in arbitration cases.
•    Conducts research on employment & labor laws and regulations to ensure the University’s policies are compliant.
•    Creates and implements workplace policies to improve employee & labor relations.
•    Provides training and consultation to lower-level colleagues, supervisors and managers on employee & labor relations.
•    Maintains records of all labor agreements and related documents.
•    Works closely with management to address employees’ concerns and complaints.
•    Collaborates with union representatives to address labor issues.
•    Mediates discussions between the University and employee representatives to resolve conflicts.
•    Prepares reports on employee & labor relations activities.
•    Participates in grievance procedures.
•    Provides written bargaining updates after each bargaining session for relevant stakeholders.

Little physical effort required. Duties are primarily sedentary. May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally.