Labor Relations Consultant (HR Office of Employee & Labor Relations) - #Staff

Labor Relations Consultant

We are seeking a Labor Relations Consultant in the Human Resources Office of Employee and Labor Relations. This position will report to the Director of Employee Relations and Labor Relations (ER / LR). This position will provide a wide range of labor relations guidance to management and ensure compliance with Collective Bargaining Agreements and JHU policies and procedures.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities Employee and Labor Relations / Administration :

• Provide advice and guidance to all levels of management on labor issues to resolve issues consistent with the relevant CBA and JHU policies and procedures.
• Assist management and supervisors in conducting internal investigations into workplace disputes, CBA violations, policy violations, etc., ensuring investigations are fair and impartial and provide guidance on post investigation recommendations that are the most effective and are implemented to mitigate risk to JHU.
• Advise supervisors, managers, and administrators on disciplinary matters. Review disciplinary actions and make sound recommendations to management.
• Manage the grievance process, including fact finding, reviewing evidence, serving as hearing officer, and rendering written decisions consistent with the terms of the applicable CBA and participating in arbitrations and settlements, where appropriate.
• Mediate and resolve a high volume of day-to-day labor and employment conflicts or issues, retrieve and maintain appropriate documentation and supporting details for discipline.
• Consult with management and staff of all levels to interpret policies and procedures and how they apply to individual employee circumstances.
• Review JHU policies and CBA to advise management about the appropriate next course of action relative to coaching, formal discipline and / or training.
• Understand and manage potential risk and escalate as appropriate. In partnership with HR Director(s) and the Provost's office, partner with General Counsel and the Office of Institutional Equity to assess risk.
• Provide consultative reviews and approval of FMLA correspondence to management relating to employees with ERLR cases with protected LOA and ADA implications. Serve as an advisor to employees and management on employee appeal and grievance issues.
• Work in partnership with department management regarding appropriate documentation, i.e. disciplinary and performance-based letters i.e. verbal, written warning, suspension and termination, suspension pending investigation, approvals for change of hours or work conditions.

Relationship Management :

Training :

Record Keeping :

Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Special Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Technical qualifications or specialized certifications :

Classified Title : Labor Relations Specialist Role / Level / Range : ATP / 04 / PD Starting Salary Range : $62,900 - $110,100 Annually (Commensurate w / exp.) Employee group : Full Time Schedule : M-F / 8 : 30-5 : 00 FLSA Status : Exempt Location : Hybrid / Eastern High Campus Department name : Employee and Labor Relations Personnel area : University Administration