Labor Relations Specialist/Senior Analyst

Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Cambridge (MA); Hybrid; USD 94,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

IMDiversity is seeking a Labor Relations Specialist/Senior Analyst to support administration of collective bargaining agreements and management of our unionized workforce. The role blends analytical work with hands-on employee relations, advising managers on contract compliance and conducting hearings and investigations.

The position requires five years in labor relations or HR analytics, strong Excel/SAP/FileMaker skills, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, labor relations, or related field.
• At least five years in labor relations or HR analytics in a unionized environment.
• Proficiency with HRIS, Excel, SAP, and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Support administration of collective bargaining agreements and unionized workforce.
• Advise managers on contract compliance and labor relations issues.
• Conduct grievance hearings and workplace investigations.
• Prepare labor relations documentation and costing models.
• Participate in labor-management meetings, negotiations, and arbitrations.
• Develop training on contract compliance and union environment management.

Skills

HR analytics

HRIS

Excel

SAP

FileMaker

Contract interpretation

Communication

Bilingual English/Spanish

SHRM-CP

Workplace investigations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources or related discipline

Tools

SAP

FileMaker

HRIS

Job description

Labor Relations Specialist/Senior Analyst
Job Number: 26034
Functional Area: Human Resources
Department: Vice President for Human Resources
School Area: VP for Human Resources
Pay Range Minimum: $93,800
Pay Range Maximum: $122,080
Employment Type: Full-time (Hybrid)
Employment Category: Exempt
Visa Sponsorship Available: No
Schedule: Standard
Pay Grade: 9

Posting Description

LABOR RELATIONS SPECIALIST/SENIOR ANALYST, Vice President for Human Resources, to support administration of collective bargaining agreements and management of our unionized workforce. This role combines analytical expertise with hands‑on employee relations responsibilities, requiring strong problem‑solving skills and knowledge of labor relations and contract interpretation; advise managers on contract compliance, union personnel supervision, and labor‑related issues; conduct grievance hearings, workplace investigations, and conflict resolution; draft decisions and labor relations documentation; prepare statistical analyses and costing models for negotiations and arbitrations; maintain wage data, benefits utilization, union membership records, and grievance statistics; participate in labor‑management meetings, negotiations, and arbitrations; develop and deliver training programs on contract compliance and union environment management; and support strategic HR projects and process improvement initiatives.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, or related discipline; a minimum of five years of experience in labor relations, HR analytics, or advising in a unionized environment; demonstrated proficiency with HRIS systems, Excel, SAP, FileMaker, and reporting tools; excellent verbal and written communication skills; demonstrated ability to interact constructively with employees at all levels and union representatives; and strong organizational and record‑management skills. PREFERRED: Bilingual fluency (English/Spanish); SHRM‑CP or related HR certification; experience conducting workplace investigations; ability to obtain government clearance and availability for intermittent second or third shift coverage.