Labor Relations Investigator

Details:

Posted: June 1, 2022
Level: Management / Confidential (Mgr1)
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Job Posting #: CSCC 22-31
PC# TBD
Closing Date: Open until filled

Location:

CSCU System Office (HR Division)
Hartford, CT 06105

CT State Community College Mission:

Connecticut State Community College (CT State) provides access to academically rigorous and innovative education and training focused on student success. The College supports excellence in teaching and learning, makes data-informed decisions, promotes equity, advances positive change for the students, communities, and industries it serves, and awards associates degrees and certificates.

CT State Community College Vision:

CT State will be recognized for exceptional student success, educational leadership, and transformative collaboration with business and industry, government, educational, and key stakeholders while advancing diverse opportunities for Connecticut’s citizens and communities.

Anticipated Start Date:

Summer 2022

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Manager of Labor Relations, the Labor Relations Investigator conducts unbiased, thorough, and timely workplace investigations throughout the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities System in connection with potential violations of Title VII, discrimination, retaliation, harassment, sexual harassment, Title IX (with respect to employee respondents), and related CSCU policies.

Incumbents must possess proven ability to effectively work with a culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and student. They are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.)

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in management, labor relations, or a closely related field, and a minimum of four (4) years of related experience in human resources management, workplace investigations, or labor relations; or a comparable combination of experience and training.

Successful Candidate must have or must possess:

• Demonstrated ability to carry out a full range of workplace investigation functions in a multifaceted, unionized, public sector employment environment, including competence in researching, interpreting, applying, and advising on complex laws, regulations, and collective bargaining agreements; a comprehensive understanding of state and federal laws, statutes, regulations, and policies governing human resources and employee and labor relations;
• experience in application of rules of evidence, hearing procedures, and principles of due process;
• knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act, Title IX, Title VII, Workers’ Compensation, State and Federal Family Medical Leave Acts, employee classification, compensation, and benefits administration;
• ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; written communications;
• aptitude in drafting and presenting technical contractual provisions, and serve as member of collective bargaining team; experience working in collaboration with multiple constituencies.
• Applicant must have a valid driver’s license issued by an appropriate agency and maintain such a license as extensive travel will be required.
• PC proficiency (Windows environment) is required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate and manage relationships at all levels of the organization and with staff at distant locations are essential.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain confidentiality, process sensitive material, and make recommendations and/or determinations based on accurate and timely analyses.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and dependability.

Substitutions Allowed:

Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications as stated are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position and by providing appropriate references. Exceptions to the degree requirements may be made for compelling reasons.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Labor Relations, contract administration, and investigation experience in a higher education environment is highly desirable.
• CoreCT (PeopleSoft) and case management software preferred

Example of Job Duties:

Conducts and oversees workplace investigations throughout the CSCU System, comprised of twelve (12) colleges and four (4) universities, as follows:

• Responsible for workplace investigations across the CSCU institutions, with primary focus on the incidents reported at campuses of the community colleges, including not limited to potential violations of Title VII, discrimination, retaliation, harassment, sexual harassment, Title IX (with respect to employee respondents), and related CSCU policies.
• Makes initial assessment of allegations or reports by reviewing available information in consultation with campus administration.
• Provides notification to parties in accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreements and/or CSCU policies.
• Conducts in person interviews of complainant(s), witnesses, and subject employees.
• Collects and analyzes evidence, documentation, and data from a variety of sources; applies relevant contractual provisions, federal and state laws, and CSCU and institutional policies.
• Produces a written Investigation Report containing synopsis of allegations, summary of interviews conducted, analysis, findings, and recommendations for remedial or corrective action.
• Independently manages assigned casework, bringing investigations to closure within applicable timeframes.
• Analyzes aggregate casework data to identify trends and opportunities for proactive issue mitigation, make strategic recommendations to campus administration, Centers of Excellence principals, and CSCU Vice President for Human Resources, assist with preparation for collection bargaining.
• Design, collect, and analyze multiple levels of employee and key stakeholder feedback to drive better investigation outcomes in a more efficient manner.
• Assists the Labor Relations Center of Excellence team to prepare for grievance conferences, arbitration, and other third party adjudicatory proceedings stemming from workplace investigations; may testify at grievance, arbitration, and other third party proceedings with respect to workplace investigations conducted.
• May conduct system-wide training on investigatory best practices, HR trends for campus leaders, supervisors, and employees.
• Provides research and support for contract administration and negotiations with respect to workplace investigations, and streamlined disposition of complaints.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.
• This position may supervise staff.

This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full specifications stated in the job description.

Starting Salary:

$72,845 – $109,267 approximate annual plus excellent State of CT medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits.

Application Instructions:

Submit a cover letter, resume and a copy of Official College Transcripts.

Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable.

All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check. CSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Prior to extending an offer of employment, the finalists for state employment must prove that they (1 )are fully vaccinated against COVID-19; (2) have received the first dose and has either received a second dose or has an appointment for the second dose in a two-dose series vaccination, such as Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or has received a single-dose vaccine, such as Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen vaccine; or (3) have applied for an exemption from this requirement because a physician, physician’s assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse has determined that the administration of COVID-19 vaccine is likely to be detrimental to their health, or the finalist objects to vaccination on the basis of a sincerely held religious or spiritual belief. Each application for an exemption will be considered on an individualized, case-by-case basis, and any applicant for an exemption must provide appropriate supporting documentation if requested. Executive Order

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CSCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Nicholas D'Agostino Manager of Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Inclusion Ndagostino@commnet.edu

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