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Senior Director of Labor and Employee Relations
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Position Number: 3165259
Location: University Park, PA
Position Type: Human Resources

Senior Director of Labor and Employee Relations

Penn State Human Resources invites applications for the Senior Director of Labor and Employment Relations. Reporting to the Vice President for Human Resources and as a member of the HR leadership team, the Senior Director is responsible for determining strategic objectives and priorities involving employee and labor relations; and develops and implements effective solutions to highly complex and/or sensitive human resources issues that may have University-wide impact. This position requires deep knowledge of employee relations practices, public labor law, and advanced principles of management.

As a member of Penn State Human Resources, the Senior Director partners with a team of individuals who have the ambition to help Penn State succeed. Workforce diversity, cultural inclusiveness, and employment equity are deeply rooted in Penn State's historic mission and are critical to our success. Just as we are committed to a diverse educational environment, we are also committed to a diverse working community. We value inclusive excellence as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.

Duties and Responsibilities include:

Negotiate collective bargaining agreements with labor unions representing University employees
Consult with the Office of General Counsel, Risk Management, Affirmative Action Office, the Office of Ethics and Compliance, and various other University partners regarding employee and labor relations issues, litigation, and the impact and application of federal and state laws and regulations
Supervise and mentor a team of labor and employee relations professionals
Collaborate in the formulation and implementation of University policy and long-range HR programs and plans
Effectively resolve conflict in a highly matrixed environment while developing and maintaining trust and credibility with executives, administrators, faculty, managers, and staff

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor`s degree or higher plus ten years of relevant and progressive experience in Human Resources including supervision of staff, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience with collective bargaining and labor relations with multiple unions including preparation and negotiation of labor contracts and contract interpretation.
Collaborative and flexible decision-making style, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and strong analytical skills. Exercise sound judgment when making decisions.
Ability to persuade and influence individuals to achieve positive results which mitigate risk.

Preferred Qualifications:

Advanced degree in HR, Management/Business, Industrial Relations or related field.
Prior labor and employee relations experience in a higher education setting.
Experience acting as 1st Chair for Labor Contract Negotiations of at least three (3) contracts.

Working out of Happy Valley, the Senior Director will find no shortage of things to do in their free time with a developing downtown that offers festivals, farmers markets and other family-friendly events along with a fusion of locally owned and familiar chain dining options. The area also offers locally owned breweries and wineries; a concert and performance venue, the Bryce Jordan Center, which hosts the biggest performers from all genres; and an airport with direct flights to Chicago, Detroit, Orlando, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C. The area also offers a high-quality local school district with one of the best high schools in Pennsylvania, according to U.S. News & World Report. During it all, the director will be surrounded by the Rothrock State Forest and Appalachian Mountain range, which proudly boasts hiking, skiing and biking opportunities, not to mention a beautiful view.

Apply online at https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Staff/job/University-Park-Campus/Senior-Director-of-Labor-and-Employee-Relations_REQ_0000031522-1

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Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.