Employee and Labor Relations Specialist II

Maryland - Montgomery County · Mid · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$74k-$97kDetected 7 hours ago

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About the role

Job Description Montgomery College has an immediate need for a full-time Employee and Labor Relations Specialist II position in the Office of Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management (HRSTM).
The work schedule is Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. This is an exempt, non-bargaining, grade 29 position.
This position is eligible for telework up to two (2) days a week.

Develop and implement strategies to foster positive relationships between management and union representatives.
Internal Investigations - conducts thorough and well-documented internal investigations and collaborates with OCRE as needed.
Collective Bargaining - leads negotiations for collective bargaining agreements with union representatives. Prepares proposals, conducts research, and engages in bargaining sessions to reach mutually beneficial agreements.
Conflict Resolution - provides guidance and support in resolving disputes between employees, union representatives, and management. Mediate conflicts, conduct investigations, and recommend appropriate solutions to maintain harmony in the workplace.
Policy Development - collaborates with HR and legal teams to develop and revise policies and procedures related to employee and labor relations. Ensures compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and contractual obligations.
Grievance Handling - manages the grievance process in accordance with collective bargaining agreements and institutional policies. Investigate grievances, facilitate discussions between parties, and coordinate resolution efforts.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable).

Master's Degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, or a related field preferred.
Juris Doctorate (JD) is highly preferred.
Bilingual in Spanish, French, Urdu, Arabic, etc.
SHRM-CP/SCP or PHR/SPHR Certification

Initial salary placement for new hires falls between the minimum and midpoint of the range and is based on relevant candidate experience and internal equity.
Participation in a Maryland State Retirement System plan (Pension or Optional Retirement Plan, depending on the position).
If you are already retired from the Maryland State Retirement System, you may not enroll in a Maryland State Retirement System plan at Montgomery College and may have earn ings restrictions, per state law.
For degrees earned outside of the U.S., a copy of your education equivalency, conducted by a nationally recognized evaluation service, must be included in your application.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management at 240-567-5353 or HRSTM@montgomerycollege.edu.
We require at least two weeks advance notice to enable us to provide the requested accommodation.
equal opportunity employer committed to promoting and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty, and staff.

Eligible applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States and not require employer visa sponsorship.

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