Education Labor Relations Specialist

Harford County Public Schools; Maryland; On-site; USD 96,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Harford County Public Schools in Maryland seeks a Staff and Labor Relations Specialist to assist in managing staff relations, contracts, labor relations, and compliance across the district. This position advises administrators on personnel matters, participates in bargaining teams, coordinates unemployment claims, and helps implement negotiated agreements and policy requirements.

Starting salary ranges from $96,196 to $126,929 for a twelve-month timetable, with full benefits as described in HCPS

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.
• Three years of professional-level experience in Human Resources or labor relations preferred.
• Public school PK-12 education experience preferred.
• Experience interpreting and implementing federal, state, county, Human Resources, and educational policies and procedures, including negotiated agreements.
• Proficient in the use of business software applications, including Microsoft Office software programs.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the administration and interpretation of employee contracts and negotiated agreements, including the processing and resolution of employee appeals, grievances, and arbitrations.
• Provides advice and counsel to school personnel and administrators on matters related to staff and labor relations, particularly those involving support personnel, under the direction of the Director of Staff and Labor Relations.
• Serves as a member of the Board of Education's collective bargaining teams and assists with the preparation, research, analysis, and implementation of collective bargaining proposals and negotiated agreements.
• Coordinates the processing of unemployment claims and monitors compliance with laws and regulations.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Harford County Public Schools in Maryland seeks a Staff and Labor Relations Specialist to assist in managing staff relations, contracts, labor relations, and compliance across the district. This position advises administrators on personnel matters, participates in bargaining teams, coordinates unemployment claims, and helps implement negotiated agreements and policy requirements.

Starting salary ranges from $96,196 to $126,929 for a twelve-month timetable, with full benefits as described in HCPS