Working/Functional TitleDirector of Employee and Labor Relations

　　Position SummaryReporting to the Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, the Director of Employee and Labor Relations is a key member of the Human Resources (HR) Executive Leadership Team and will spearhead these employee and labor relations initiatives by introducing, executing, and overseeing practices that fortify positive working relationships between the University and its workforce. This role reports directly to the Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, offering invaluable expertise in employee and labor relations to a wide spectrum of stakeholders across the organization. In keeping with the Office of Human Resources' staunch dedication to the University, this position mandates an unwavering commitment to championing diversity, equity, and inclusion across all job-related responsibilities.

　　MSU is home to 10 unions and 11 contracts covering a large percentage of the workforce ranging from graduate students to police officers to clerical and technical workers. The Director is expected to lead negotiations with these unions and maintain strong relationships with these entities while also balancing the overall needs of the University and all its employees. The Director will also partner with colleagues in other offices around highly sensitive and confidential employee relations matters, and therefore must be comfortable with matters related to discrimination, harassment, and retaliation.

　　The Director leads a team of eight staff and will be expected to continue to develop this group and provide professional growth opportunities.

　　Duties and Responsibilities

　　Advises, consults, and serves as a member of the Human Resources Executive Management team.Offers expert advice on employee and labor-related concerns, queries, and grievances.Serves as the University's chief negotiator and leads the administration of collective bargaining agreements.Represents MSU during negotiations and offers expert professional advisement.Ensures strict adherence to state and federal labor laws during all bargaining activities, liaising closely with the Office of General Counsel when needed.Liaises with various campus units to ensure fair and respectful treatment of employees in accordance with University policies.Reviews and refines HR policies in alignment with emerging trends and the University's vision and values.Oversees critical employee relations matters related to Behavioral Threat Assessment, ADA, and violations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, etc., collaborating with the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX, Office of the ADA Coordinator, and the Office of Public Safety for compliance.Establishes and maintains long-term relationships across the University through active involvement and participation with units and constituents across the campus, including University Health and Wellbeing and Office of Worklife.Equal Employment Opportunity StatementAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

　　Required DegreeBachelors -Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration, or related field

　　Desired DegreeMasters -Human Resources, Labor Relations, Business Administration, or related field

　　Minimum RequirementsThe Successful Candidate

　　While no single candidate will have all the ideal qualifications, MSU seeks candidates with the following experience, abilities, and characteristics:

　　Strong analytical and problem-solvi