Director, Employee Relations Center of Expertise

Job Posting

Division of Human Resources

Central Based Position

Job Title: Director, Employee Relations Center of Expertise

Salary Range:

 $103,921- $130,826

 

THE NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION is the largest school system in the nation, with nearly 1.1 million students, 135,000 employees (including 80,000 teachers), and an annual budget of $15+ billion.  Led by Schools Chancellor Joel I. Klein, the Department of Education (DOE) is committed to creating a system of 1,400+ great schools.  Since its inception in 2003, the Children First Agenda for New York?s schools has driven the Department of Education?s work in adopting uniform, rigorous curricula for all schools, starting new small schools to increase educational options for students, and transforming the structure and culture of the Department of Education to encourage educational excellence and the work necessary to support that goal.

 

The Division of Human Resources (DHR) at the DOE supports the human capital strategy by leading human resources strategic initiatives.  The nine Centers of Expertise (COE), including Employee Relations, are responsible for policy and program development and implementation in critical business areas of the Division of Human Resources.  The Directors of the Centers of Expertise will be responsible for developing and implementing a strategic plan, driving the long-term development of the COEs, and integrating ongoing improvements to existing programs with policy and program establishment as appropriate.

 

Duties and Responsibilities

 Develop and manage Employee Relations COE, building the organization and developing its functions as defined by an employee relations strategic plan; provide ongoing development and managerial directionManage employees of the Employee Relations COE, developing individuals and the organization as appropriateAccountable for the development and execution of employee relations strategies, policies and programs (with input from the Office of the DHR Chief Executive Office and DOE Leadership) Work closely with the Office of Labor Relations to assist in maintaining a positive relationship with union leadershipAdvise HR Partners on questions or issues surfaced by principals and other key customers that have employee relations implicationsAdvise DHR Leadership on the design and implementation of new/modified HR ProgramsManage and monitor statistics concerning grievances, arbitration, mediation, and related labor relations activities, to identify problem areasServe as resource for negotiators by providing information on provisions of current contract and significance of proposed changesCoordinate the application and communications of HR-related policies (e.g., Harassment, EEOC, OSHA) to achieve appropriate impact and consistencyCoordinate adherence to terms of labor contracts by monitoring day-to-day employment practices including staffing, compensation, time and attendance, and working conditionsDevelop and rollout employee/labor relations communications (in partnership with Communications COE)Support the interactions of DHR leadership throughout the organization with labor unionsProvide deep employee relations subject matter expertise to the Division of Human Resources and the Department of EducationWork with the HR Service Center to respond to employee relations questions and administer employee relations processes Provide deep subject matter expertise employee relations support to the HR Service CenterEnsure best practices are communicated and used to develop programsEnsure that diversity principles are integrated into programs

 

Selection Criteria

 

Minimum

?  A baccalaureate degree

?  At least 5 years experience; managerial experience in employee relations administration

 

Preferred

?  An advanced degree in business management, law, human resources management or another related field

?  Deep knowledge in legal aspects of employee relations, experience with unionized workforce and leading organizational change

 

Application

Please apply online by August 18th, 2006 at http://www.nycenet.edu/Offices/DHR/CareerOpportunities/

This job is listed under HR Positions

Resumes will be reviewed on an ongoing basis.

 

 

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

It is the policy of the Department of Education of the City of New York to provide educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienate and citizenship status, age, marital status, disability, prior record of arrest or conviction (except as provided by law), sexual orientation, gender (sex), and to maintain an environment free of discriminatory harassment, including sexual harassment, or retaliation as required by civil rights law. Inquiries regarding compliance with this equal opportunity policy may be directed to: Office of Equal Opportunity, 65 Court Street, Room 923, Brooklyn, New York 11201, or visit the OEO website at www.nycenet.edu/oeo.