Strategic Leader, Employee & Labor Relations

Anchorage-School-District; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 138,000 - 187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Job summary

The Anchorage School District is seeking a Senior Director of Employee and Labor Relations to oversee all aspects of employee and labor relations, including discipline, grievance processing, contract interpretation and administration, and labor contract negotiations.

The Senior Director also provides training and guidance to supervisors and staff on union contracts and employee discipline, and facilitates conflict resolution and mediation programs.

Qualifications

• The following are required: a juris doctorate degree and license to practice law; five years in employment or labor relations or supervisory/ management experience; knowledge of collective bargaining, grievance handling, mediation, arbitration, contract administration, employee discipline, and performance evaluation.
• The following are preferred: Alaska law license; PHR or SPHR certification (or SHRM equivalents); knowledge of federal and state labor laws; experience in large unionsed public settings; ability to present clear analyses.

Responsibilities

• Interprets, administers, and negotiates collective bargaining agreements under the direction of the Chief Human Resources Officer.
• Provides guidance to supervisory staff with grievance response responsibilities.
• Counsels principals, administrators, and employees on disciplinary policies and contract compliance.
• Ensures compliance with laws and policies related to employment practices.
• Adminsisters ADA processes and coordinates cross-departmental accommodations.
• Represents ASD in grievances, hearings, and arbitration; serves as spokesperson in negotiations.
• Develops training on discipline, harassment prevention, leadership, and related topics.
• Supervises staff and coordinates routine employment decisions and performance follow-up.

Skills

Labor relations

Collective bargaining

Mediation

Arbitration

Contract administration

Education

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

Job description

The Anchorage School District is seeking a Senior Director of Employee and Labor Relations to oversee all aspects of employee and labor relations, including discipline, grievance processing, contract interpretation and administration, and labor contract negotiations.

The Senior Director also provides training and guidance to supervisors and staff on union contracts and employee discipline, and facilitates conflict resolution and mediation programs.