Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open To The Public 

Position Status: Full-Time, Regular

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: DS0058/2B

Salary Range: $115,068- $122,018

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

Brief Description of Duties

Reporting to the Vice President of Human Resources. the Director of Employee and Labor Relations, serves as a key organizational leader responsible for providing guidance using specialized employee labor relations expertise.  Responsible for ensuring human resources programs and services are administered fairly, consistently, equitably, and within parameters of applicable laws.  The Incumbent provides professional employee and labor relations advice and directs and performs a variety of duties related to contract administration, grievances, and arbitration and employee relations concerns in support of a high-performance workforce. The Director will provide definitive direction, interpretative guidance, and client support to for the administration on collective bargaining agreements, policies and procedures development and compliance, and adherence to local, state, District, and federal laws governing employment practices. Apply experience to work the Vice President of Human Resources to implement a university-wide talent management strategy inclusive of onboarding, succession planning, performance management, recognition program, professional development & workshops and recruitment & retention strategies. Will serve in the capacity of HR partnerships to be on external and internal committees, councils and task forces.  

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Administers and interprets labor/union contracts for compliance with requirements and provides ongoing guidance to managers and employees on meeting responsibilities as defined by the collective bargaining agreements (CBA).
• Plans, implements, and supervises the employee and labor relations program providing advice, support, and makes recommendations to develop and refine employment programs, policies, and procedures that guide the University’s workforce.
• Collaborates with the Office of the General Counsel to support employment litigation, FOIA requests, case research, and contract negotiations, etc.
• Ensures compliance with District/Federal/State laws, regulations, and statues and makes implementation recommendations. 
• Manages the disciplinary process and tracks complaints and grievances to ensure compliance with applicable procedural requirements; Works with managers and employees to resolve disputes; Conducts investigations
• Supports the University’s organizational development programs to include performance management; Helps to direct UDC’s strategies for overall team improvement.
• Responsible for establishing high standards for customer service in the department.
• Collaborates with all areas of Human Resources to identify, evaluate, and develop methods to attract, retain, and motivate employees.
• Collects and analyzes data; Prepares reports, presentations, and correspondence as required; Benchmarks other organizations/institutions' employee and labor relations programs for comparative analysis.   
• Keeps current with applicable laws and regulations and informs all levels of leadership of employment and labor patterns, trends, and developments.  Ensures that legal and regulatory requirements are met in terms of employee relations to minimize exposure to liability for the University. –
•  the Director provides effective employee and labor relations consultation within the parameters of applicable laws and university policies & procedures.
• Proven experience with union contract negotiations.
• Proactively works successfully with union leadership and shop stewards
• A desire to form partnerships and working relationships throughout the university.
• Supervises assigned staff and performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required. Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Public Administration, Business or related field preferred.
• Juris Doctorate Degree preferred.
• Seven (7) to ten (10) years’ experience in labor/employee relations, labor management, contract negotiations, complaint investigation, human resources required.
• Experience in government or higher education preferred.
• Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR) certification desired.
• Certification in Labor Relations Management, certified mediator preferred.

Information to Applicant

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is not part of the collective bargaining unit.  

Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia' s retirement plan (TIAA).

Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business,  or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act.  In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act.  Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated.  Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference:  Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Visa Sponsorship: At this time, the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B). This position is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Residency Preference: A person applying for a position who is a bona fide District resident at the time of application for the position, may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non-District applicants, unless the person declines the preference points. If selected, the person shall be required to present no less than 8 proofs of bona fide District residency on or before the effective date of the appointment and maintain such residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of the appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the 7-year period will result in forfeiture of employment.

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation.  The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia.  The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources only.

Contact Information:  All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-5380.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: https://www.udc.edu/human-resources/equal-opportunity/ .