Academic Labor Relations Specialist

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh is seeking an Academic Labor Relations Specialist to guide management and staff on labor relations matters, policies, and collective bargaining provisions. The role serves as advisor to managers, staff, and union officials.

Responsibilities include contract interpretation, grievance handling, union liaison, training, and supporting negotiations. Requires a Bachelor's degree and at least three years in labor relations, with hybrid on-campus/remote work flexibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 3 years in labor relations.
• Understanding of collective bargaining agreements.
• Experience advising managers and unions.

Responsibilities

• Interpret collective bargaining provisions.
• Investigate and resolve grievances.
• Attend and assist with union meetings.
• Build relationships with labor unions.
• Support contract negotiations.
• Provide staff training on labor relations.
• Ensure compliance with policies and laws.
• Collaborate with HR and legal to address misconduct.

Skills

Labor relations

Contract interpretation

Grievance resolution

Training and development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description - Academic Labor Relations Specialist (26005426)

Academic Labor Relations Specialist

Employee/Labor Relations - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - ( 26005426 )

Job Summary

The Academic Labor Relations Specialist provides management and staff with day-to-day guidance regarding labor relations matters, including University policies, procedures, and the provisions of collective bargaining agreements; acting as an advisor/consultant to managers, staff and union officials.

Essential Functions

• Contract interpretation and application of provisions of a collective bargaining agreement.
• Assist management with investigating, answering, and resolving grievances and responding to requests for information.
• Attend or assist with union grievance meetings, including preparation and drafting responses to unions; assist managers and represented faculty in interpreting labor contract provisions.
• Establish and build effective relationships with labor unions.
• Provide labor relations support in preparation for and during contract negotiations.
• Conduct training for staff and management on labor relations issues.
• Make recommendations on matters related to workplace conflict and discipline.
• Exercise judgment consistent with university standards, policies, and procedures within the bounds of federal, state, and local laws.
• Works with management, human resources staff, legal counsel to investigate, document, and resolve alleged violations of law and policy; complaints including equity, misconduct, discrimination, harassment, and others; if applicable, the merits of labor grievances.
• Investigate or assist in the investigation of incidents and complaints involving represented faculty and University staff members, as well as alleged misconduct by represented faculty.
• Assists in the development and implementation of human resources policies and procedures.

Physical Effort

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

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category Full-time regular

Job Classification Staff.Labor Relations Specialist

Job Family Human Resources

Job Sub-Family Employee & Labor Relations

Campus Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required 3

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m

Work Arrangement Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.

Hiring Range TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation Offered No

Visa Sponsorship Provided No

Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances Not Applicable

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.