Director Colleague & Labor Relations

Thomas Jefferson University • Philadelphia, PA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Colleague and Labor Relations provides strategic leadership and technical guidance and consultation for managing all aspects of labor relations and employee relations. This role requires balancing colleague advocacy with organizational objectives while ensuring legal compliance and fostering a positive workplace culture.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Management, Business or related field
• 5 years of Employee and Labor Relations experience
• 3 years of leading a team of employees
• Knowledge of labor relations issues.

Responsibilities

• Supports the development and execution of employee and labor relations strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Partners with senior leadership to address employee relations matters, workforce trends, and labor law considerations.
• Contributes to the design and implementation of policies and programs that promote fair treatment, engagement, and effective conflict resolution.
• Manages day-to-day labor relations activities, including collective bargaining support, contract administration, and union relationships.
• Serves as a lead negotiator or key member of the negotiation team, as appropriate.
• Oversees grievance and arbitration processes and works to maintain productive relationships with union representatives.
• Ensures compliance with applicable labor laws and agreements.
• Leads the employee relations function, including workplace investigations, conflict resolution, and disciplinary processes.
• Establishes and maintains consistent practices for addressing employee concerns, complaints, and performance issues.
• Partners with HR and business leaders to improve employee engagement and strengthen manager effectiveness.
• Ensures adherence to federal, state, and local employment laws and organizational policies.
• Identifies potential employee relations risks and partners with legal and HR leadership to address complex issues.
• Supports responses to agency inquiries and employment-related claims.
• Manages and develops an employee and labor relations team.
• Provides guidance and coaching to HR business partners and managers on employee relations best practices.
• Supports the delivery of training on labor relations, conflict management, and employment law.

Benefits

• medical (including prescription)
• supplemental insurance
• dental
• vision
• life and AD&D insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• flexible spending accounts
• retirement plans
• tuition assistance
• voluntary benefits
• tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.

What This Job Offers

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