Senior Labor Relations Manager

University of Maine System • Orono, ME

1d • $75,000 - $95,000 • Remote

About The Position

The University of Maine System is accepting applications for a Senior Labor
Relations Manager. This position performs with independence under the general
supervision of the Senior Director of Labor Relations. Assigned responsibilities
are in the areas of labor and employee relations including participating in
collective bargaining negotiations, leading grievance investigation and
response, consultation with university human resources staff on complex
employment issues; consultation with system and campus-based Executive,
Management, and Human Resources staff on the System Labor Relations (LR)
strategy execution to support strategic goals and objectives. They serve as a
member of the System wide labor relations center of excellence providing labor
and employee relations expertise, support, strategy, and execution throughout
the System.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with occasional
evening and weekend hours as needed. This is a remote position based within the
state of Maine. The selected candidate must reside within a reasonable driving
distance of campus to allow for periodic on-site presence when required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Three to five years relevant professional experience in labor relations.

Nice To Haves

• Labor relations experience in higher education or public sector organizations and experience negotiating and implementing collective bargaining agreements are highly preferred.
• Substantive project management experience.
• Demonstrated ability to foster team building and collaboration.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as labor relations or human resources.
• Work or educational experience with artificial intelligence tools, Excel, Google Sheets, or similar software.

Responsibilities

• Participating in collective bargaining negotiations
• Leading grievance investigation and response
• Consultation with university human resources staff on complex employment issues
• Consultation with system and campus-based Executive, Management, and Human Resources staff on the System Labor Relations (LR) strategy execution to support strategic goals and objectives
• Serve as a member of the System wide labor relations center of excellence providing labor and employee relations expertise, support, strategy, and execution throughout the System.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays plus earned vacation and sick time
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Short-term disability insurance and employer-paid long-term disability insurance
• Employer-paid basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance
• Tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents (spouse, domestic partner, and dependent children)
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level