Labor Relations Specialist

Cayuga County Chamber of Commerce; City of Auburn (NY); Presencial; USD 86.000 - 105.000; Jornada completa

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Health Insurance Coverage

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Accounts (Flex) and

403(b) Retirement Options

Descripción de la vacante

Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES is seeking a Labor Relations Specialist with expertise in education and public sector labor law. The role involves negotiating collective bargaining agreements and representing management in grievances and disciplinary matters for participating school districts.

The position reports to the Director of Personnel Relations and requires independent judgment in confidential matters. Starting salary is $95,000 with full benefits and PSLF eligibility.

Formación

• Admission to the Bar of New York or a graduate degree with related labor relations focus.
• Experience in public sector labor law, mediation, arbitration, or collective bargaining.
• Strong analytical and communication skills; ability to interpret contracts and court rulings.

Responsabilidades

• Lead as Chief Negotiator in collective bargaining negotiations.
• Represent management in mediation, PERB proceedings, and grievances.
• Provide advisory support on contract administration and personnel practices.
• Develop and deliver labor relations workshops for administrators and school boards.

Conocimientos

Negotiation

Public sector labor law

Arbitration

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Educación

Bar admission in NY

Master’s degree in Labor Relations or related field

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Associate’s degree in related field

Descripción del empleo

Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES | Office of Personnel Relations

Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES is accepting applications from New York State admitted attorneys and qualified candidates with expertise in education law, public sector labor, and employment law for the position of Labor Relations Specialist .

Position Summary

• Position Title: Labor Relations Specialist
• Starting Salary: $95,000 minimum (commensurate with qualifications and experience)
• Application Deadline: October 30, 2026
• Anticipated Start Date: January 4, 2027
• Application Email: [e-mail]

Distinguishing Features of the Role

The Labor Relations Specialist is a management-level position reporting directly to the Director of Personnel Relations, District Superintendent and BOCES Board of Education, while working with core school administrators of participating public school districts. The position involves handling confidential communications and materials while exercising independent judgment on behalf of member school districts.

The primary functions of this role include negotiating collective bargaining agreements with public employee organizations and serving as management’s chief advocate in grievances, arbitrations, employee disciplinary proceedings, and matters before the Public Employment Relations Board (PERB).

Primary Responsibilities

• Collective Bargaining Lead: Serve as Chief Negotiator and sole spokesperson for Superintendents and Boards of Education during collective bargaining negotiations.
• Legal and Administrative Representation: Represent management in mediation, fact‑finding, improper labor practice proceedings before PERB, grievance arbitrations, and Section 75 Civil Service Law disciplinary hearings.
• Advisory and Technical Support: Provide day‑to‑day advisory services to school leadership on contract administration, interpretation, personnel practices, and relevant court or administrative agency rulings.
• Research and Data Analysis: Conduct salary, wage, and benefit surveys across regional school districts. Analyze precedents, employment practices, and union proposals to formulate strategic counter‑proposals.
• Contract Preparation and Drafting: Reduce negotiated changes to clear, enforceable contractual language and assist in drafting formal employment policies.
• Professional Workshops: Prepare and deliver labor relations workshops for administrative personnel and school board members to foster constructive labor‑management relationships.

Full Performance Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of public employee contract negotiations, mediation, and arbitration practices.
• In‑depth understanding of the New York State Taylor Law and standards of fair labor practices.
• Strong research, analytical, and statistical skills related to compensation, benefit computations, and precedent analysis.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build harmonious professional relationships.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the following criteria:

• Option A: Admission to the Bar of the State of New York AND one (1) year of primary experience in Public Sector Labor Law (preferably including grievance processing, disciplinary actions, and collective bargaining); OR
• Option B: Master’s Degree from an accredited institution in Labor Relations, Public Administration, Business Administration, Business Management, Educational Administration, or a closely related field AND two (2) years of experience in collective bargaining, mediation, arbitration, or labor dispute resolution; OR
• Option C: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field AND four (4) years of experience as outlined in Option B, two (2) years of which must include processing disciplinary/grievance actions and collective bargaining; OR
• Option D: Bachelor’s Degree in a related field AND five (5) years of primary experience in HR/labor relations, three (3) years of which must include processing disciplinary/grievance actions and collective bargaining; OR
• Option E: Associate’s Degree in a related field AND six (6) years of primary experience in HR/labor relations, two (2) years of which must include processing disciplinary/grievance actions and collective bargaining; OR
• Option F: An equivalent combination of training and experience as defined by Options A through E above.

Note: All volunteer or unpaid internship experience must be verifiable to be considered toward qualification requirements.

Salary and Comprehensive Benefits

• Salary: Competitive starting salary beginning at $95,000 (commensurate with qualifications and experience).
• Work/Life Balance: Excellent leave policy and work‑life balance focus.
• Health Insurance Coverage
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, and Personal Leave)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Flex) and 403(b) Retirement Options
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program Eligibility

Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES is an Equal Opportunity / Affne ... Employer.