Hybrid Labor Relations Specialist Higher Ed

University of Massachusetts Amherst; Amherst (MA); Hybride; USD 65 000 - 85 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Hybrid work schedule

Résumé du poste

University of Massachusetts Amherst is seeking a Labor Relations Specialist to support the Labor Relations function in a complex, unionized higher education setting. The role advises on bargaining agreements, policies, and case coordination, working closely with HR partners and campus stakeholders.

The position emphasizes coordination, confidential recordkeeping, and collaboration across HR teams, with a hybrid work arrangement and professional HR responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; up to two years HR experience with labor relations exposure preferred.
• Experience interpreting collective bargaining agreements and HR policies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to handle confidential information.

Responsabilités

• Serve as liaison between Labor Relations and HRBP teams to coordinate labor-related issues.
• Assist with interpretation and application of collective bargaining agreements and MOUs.
• Provide labor relations guidance to HR colleagues and campus partners.
• Support contract administration, bargaining prep, and data gathering for labor trends.
• Coordinate grievance intake, documentation, timelines, and hearings.

Connaissances

Labor relations

Policy interpretation

Communication

Organization

Collaboration

Formation

Bachelor’s degree

Outils

Workday

HRIS

Description du poste

University of Massachusetts Amherst is seeking a Labor Relations Specialist to support the Labor Relations function in a complex, unionized higher education setting. The role advises on bargaining agreements, policies, and case coordination, working closely with HR partners and campus stakeholders.

The position emphasizes coordination, confidential recordkeeping, and collaboration across HR teams, with a hybrid work arrangement and professional HR responsibilities.