Assistant Director, Labor RelationsCurrent UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors >Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to over 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 332,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls "the most ambitious campus design program in the country."With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, global leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion.Job OverviewAdvise managers and assist with representing the university in labor negotiations, grievances and arbitrations, administer and interpret bargaining agreements, supervise, coach and engage employees, and assist in training, succession planning, recruitment and diversity efforts.Essential FunctionsParticipate in labor contract negotiations and advises managers on human resources policies and bargaining agreements.Serve as university spokesperson in labor negotiations and adjudications.Identify issues; develop action plans, proposals and strategies for negotiations.Provide advice and consultation to managers on a wide range of matters including, but not limited to: discipline and performance issues, conflict resolution, recruitment, succession planning.Provide information and interpretation related to employment law and human resources policies and procedures.Must maintain confidentiality with high level of integrity. Responsible for accurate and timely storage of HR-related documents in accordance with UC's Records Retention Schedule.Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.Required EducationBachelor's DegreeNine (9) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.Required ExperienceFive (5) years of Human Resources experience.Additional Qualifications ConsideredJuris DoctorPhysical Requirements/Work EnvironmentOffice environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.Compensation and BenefitsUC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience.Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP).To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at .For questions about the UC recruiting process or to reques