Labor Relations Specialist

Mott Community College; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Mott Community College in Flint, Michigan is seeking a Labor Relations Specialist to assist with labor relations including contract administration for faculty and staff. You will support the Manager, Labor Relations and help administer six labor agreements while delivering excellent customer service to employees.

The position requires interpreting contract language, knowledge of NLRA and FLSA, and the ability to work collaboratively with Human Resources and other college teams.

Qualifications

• Minimum two years as HR Generalist, Labor Relations Specialist, or similar with direct union interaction.
• At least two years interpreting and administering contract language.
• Strong knowledge of NLRA and FLSA employment laws.
• Ability to learn new knowledge to improve operational effectiveness.

Responsibilities

• Assist with labor relations including contract administration for faculty and staff.
• Serve as specialist to Manager, Labor Relations and provide excellent customer service to employees.
• Collaborate with Human Resources to support the College’s employees.

Skills

Labor relations

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Position Summary Information

Position Summary

Excellent benefits package.

Role Summary: This position is responsible for assisting with labor relations including contract administration for faculty and staff. Serves as specialist to the Manager, Labor Relations in the administration of 6 labor agreements, including: Faculty; Supervisory and Managerial; ProTech; Administrative Support; Maintenance and Operational; and Public Safety Officers. The Labor Relations Specialist is also responsible for creating a positive impression of Human Resources and Mott Community College by providing excellent customer service and resolving routine matters presented by customers. The Labor Relations Specialist works collaboratively with other members of Human Resources to appropriately serve the College’s employees.

Supervisory Responsibility

The Labor Relations Specialist may occasionally share supervision of work study students and/or temporary employees for specific projects.

• Minimum of two years of experience as a Human Resources Generalist, Labor Relations Specialist, or in a comparable role with direct union interaction.
• At least two years of experience interpreting and administering contract language.
• Strong knowledge of employment laws, particularly the National Labor Relations Act ( NLRA ) and the Fair Labor Standards Act ( FLSA ).
• Ability to acquire and synthesize new knowledge that translates to improved operational effectiveness and competencies that support the position’s necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

• Additional experience beyond the minimum requirements.
• Certificate in Labor Relations.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
• The person in this position needs to move about both inside the office and at other locations where interviews and meetings are conducted.
• Frequently operates a computer for extended periods of time.
• Frequently communicates with others over the phone and in person; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Ability to speak clearly and communicate proficiently in English.

Work Schedule

Full-time; 52 weeks per year. In addition to regular business hours, the person in this position must be able to be flexible around the needs of the College, which includes occasional evening and/or weekend hours.

First consideration given to internal candidates

Degree must be conferred by offer date.

Visa sponsorship is not available.

Selected candidates must submit to a drug test and criminal background check.

The College reserves the right to cancel the search at any time.

Application Deadline

The College reserves the right to close the recruitment process once a sufficient applicant pool has been identified.

Additional Application Deadline Information

Equal Opportunity Statement

As an equal opportunity institution, the College encourages diversity and provides equal opportunity in education, employment, all of its programs, and the use of its facilities. The College does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, gender, national origin, veteran’s status, age, disability unrelated to an individual’s ability to perform adequately, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law. Title IX Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Prahl College Center ( PCC - 2030G), Flint, MI 48503, [phone]. Title II, ADA , Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Curtice-Mott Complex (CM-1024), Flint, MI 48503, [phone]. Section 504 Coordinator Contact Information: 1401 E. Court St., Prahl College Center ( PCC - 1130), Flint, MI 48503, [phone].

Posting Specific Questions

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• * How did you learn of this position?
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• * Do you possess a Bachelor’s Degree?
  • Yes
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• * Do you have a minimum of two years of experience as a Human Resources Generalist, Labor Relations Specialist, or in a comparable role with direct union interaction?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have at least two years of experience interpreting and administering contract language?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have strong knowledge of employment laws, particularly the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)?
  • Yes
  • No