Position Details

Position Information

Posting date

01/09/2025

Closing date

Open Until Filled

Yes

Position Number

0016000

Position Title

Senior Labor Relations Specialist

Department this Position Reports to

Office of Labor Relations

Hiring Range Minimum

Please Inquire.

Hiring Range Maximum

Please Inquire.

Union Type

Not a Union Position

SEIU Level

Not an SEIU Position

FLSA Status

Exempt

Employment Category

Regular Full Time

Scheduled Months per Year

12

Scheduled Hours per Week

40

Schedule

To support your work-life balance, this full-time, exempt, position allows a hybrid work arrangement where you can anticipate working on-site for negotiations and other necessary events and off-site at a non-Dartmouth location at other times.

Location of Position

Hanover, NH
63 South Main Street

Remote Work Eligibility?

Hybrid

Is this a term position?

No

If yes, length of term in months.

na

Is this a grant funded position?

No

Position Purpose

The Senior Labor Relations Specialist is responsible for facilitating labor relations strategy and functions on behalf of Dartmouth College for unionized employees. The position reports to the Associate General Counsel/Associate Vice President for Labor and Employment and ultimately the Executive Vice President for Strategy & Special Counsel to the President. The Senior Labor Relations Specialist will be responsible for contract administration and interpretation, acting as lead negotiator of Dartmouth collective bargaining agreements, providing the guidance and coordination of related labor management activities consistent with Dartmouth’s labor relations strategy and mission.

Description

The ideal candidate for the Senior Labor Relations Specialist position will have significant experience leading labor negotiations, a strong understanding of labor law, and a demonstrated track record as a problem solver and strategic thinker. Exceptional levels of professionalism and tact, excellent communication skills, a collaborative and confidential approach, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously are essential for success in this role.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Bachelors or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university/college and a minimum of eight (8) years’ professional Labor relations experience including all aspects of collective bargaining negotiations, including acting as lead negotiator for first contracts.
• Knowledge of federal and state employment laws and regulations and how they interact with the National Labor Relations Act.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with Human Resources staff, management, legal staff, union representatives and leadership, and individual employees.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated dispute resolution skills.
• Proven organizational, leadership, and interpersonal skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Ability to work in a confidential environment.
• Exceptional levels of professionalism and tact.
• Demonstrated ability in conflict resolution, creative problem solving, and analytical thinking.
• Initiative, sound judgment and ability to set priorities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a high-performing team.
• Demonstrated ability managing highly confidential and sensitive information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree and/or Juris Doctor (JD).
• Prior Labor relations experience in higher education, including with graduate and undergraduate students.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

Rachel E. Muñoz, Associate General Counsel, Labor and Employment

Department Contact Phone Number

OLR@dartmouth.edu

Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title

Rachel E. Muñoz, Associate General Counsel, Labor and Employment

Department Contact's Phone Number

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.

Background Check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?

Not an essential function

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy


Additional Instructions

Quick Link

https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/77129

Key Accountabilities

Description

Labor Relations

• In consultation with the AGC / AVP for Labor and Employment, responsible for implementing and administering Dartmouth’s Labor relations strategy.
• Provides expert advice to supervisors, department heads, and other managerial staff on complex Labor relations matters in accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreements and Dartmouth policies and procedures.
• Assists in issue resolution and interpretation and application of collective bargaining agreements and Dartmouth policies and procedures to ensure a consistent and shared understanding of the same.
• Assists supervisors, department heads, and other managerial staff with identifying, evaluating, and resolving Labor relations issues focusing on proactive and preventative measures, including conflict between management and represented employees as well as management and union leadership.
• Advises supervisors, department heads, and other managerial staff in responding to grievances, performance improvement plans, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions consistent with collective bargaining agreements and Dartmouth policies and procedures.
• Oversees contractual grievance procedures, including counselling supervisors, department heads, and other managerial employees on contractual grievance processes; serve as a grievance officer in grievance processes where so indicated by contract.
• Serve as first and second chair for arbitrations.
• Oversees investigations of unionized employees in a thorough, impartial, and timely manner.
• Reviews investigation reports and makes recommendations for discipline and/or other appropriate action consistent with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
• Engages with the Office of the General Counsel on legal and sensitive matters.

Percentage Of Time

45%

Description

Collective Bargaining

• Assists in the preparation and planning for collective bargaining negotiations, including strategic considerations such as identifying who should serve on Dartmouth’s bargaining teams and Dartmouth’s goals for each contract negotiation in accordance with Dartmouth’s Labor relations strategy.
• Acts as lead negotiator for successor collective bargaining agreements, and first contracts as needed.
• Maintains strong working relationships with Dartmouth administrative and academic organizations, members of bargaining units, and union leadership throughout Dartmouth in support of productive Labor relations and collective bargaining negotiations.
• Assesses union proposals and counterproposals and recommends responses to the AGC / AVP, Labor and Employment.
• Prepares drafts of proposals and counterproposals on behalf of Dartmouth.
• Provides written bargaining updates after each bargaining session for relevant stakeholders.
• Participates in grievance and contract mediations.
• Establishes appropriate processes and procedures for implementation of the terms of new collective bargaining agreements. Supports and provides expert advice to implementation teams, coordinating with appropriate offices and stakeholders through the implementation process to ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements.

Percentage Of Time

45%

Description

Labor Relations Training and Outreach

• Develops and delivers ongoing Labor-relations training programs for supervisors, department heads, and other managerial staff, including on the terms of applicable collective bargaining agreements.
• Participates in and supports special projects such as Labor relations system implementations, reporting on Labor matters, or similar functions.

Percentage Of Time

10%

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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

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Performs other duties as assigned
Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * How did you learn about this employment opportunity?
   • Current Dartmouth employee (Please specify full name below)
   • Word of mouth
   • Mentioned on social, digital, or print media (e.g. LinkedIn feed, VOX, Valley News, listserv)
   • jobs@dartmouth.edu email outreach (includes Job Alert notifications, marketing emails from Talent Acquisition)
   • Recruiter (Please specify full name or event below)
   • abilityJOBS
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Glassdoor
   • Handshake
   • HigherEdJobs
   • Indeed
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • LinkedIn’s Job Board
   • RecruitMilitary
   • Dartmouth’s Job Board (searchjobs.dartmouth.edu)
   • Other (Please specify below)
2. If you would like to add more information to your answer, please specify here:
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
3. * How many years of professional Labor relations experience do you have with all aspects of collective bargaining negotiations?
   • None
   • Less than 1 year
   • 1-3 years
   • 3-5 years
   • 5-7 years
   • 7-9 years
   • 9-10 years
   • More than 10 years
4. * How many years of professional experience do you have acting as lead negotiator for first contracts?
   • None
   • Less than 1 year
   • 1-3 years
   • 3-5 years
   • 5-7 years
   • 7-9 years
   • 9-10 years
   • More than 10 years

Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents