Labor Relations Specialist/Senior Analyst

MIT • Cambridge, MA

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About The Position

Support the administration of collective bargaining agreements and management of our unionized workforce. This role combines analytical expertise with hands-on employee relations responsibilities, requiring strong problem-solving skills and knowledge of labor relations and contract interpretation. Responsibilities include advising managers on contract compliance, union personnel supervision, and labor-related issues; conducting grievance hearings, workplace investigations, and conflict resolution; drafting decisions and labor relations documentation; preparing statistical analyses and costing models for negotiations and arbitrations; maintaining wage data, benefits utilization, union membership records, and grievance statistics; participating in labor-management meetings, negotiations, and arbitrations; developing and delivering training programs on contract compliance and union environment management; and supporting strategic HR projects and process improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, or related discipline.
• A minimum of five years of experience in labor relations, HR analytics, or advising in a unionized environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency with HRIS systems, Excel, SAP, FileMaker, and reporting tools.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to interact constructively with employees at all levels and union representatives.
• Strong organizational and record-management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual fluency (English/Spanish).
• SHRM-CP or related HR certification.
• Experience conducting workplace investigations.
• Ability to obtain government clearance.
• Availability for intermittent second or third shift coverage.

Responsibilities

• Support administration of collective bargaining agreements and management of our unionized workforce.
• Advise managers on contract compliance, union personnel supervision, and labor-related issues.
• Conduct grievance hearings, workplace investigations, and conflict resolution.
• Draft decisions and labor relations documentation.
• Prepare statistical analyses and costing models for negotiations and arbitrations.
• Maintain wage data, benefits utilization, union membership records, and grievance statistics.
• Participate in labor-management meetings, negotiations, and arbitrations.
• Develop and deliver training programs on contract compliance and union environment management.
• Support strategic HR projects and process improvement initiatives.

What This Job Offers

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