Employee & Labor Relations Manager

Introduction :

Burlington is a vibrant, picturesque community on Lake Champlain and the most culturally diverse city in Vermont. Burlington has an international airport, and is in close proximity to a number of large cities, including Montreal, Boston and New York City. With our excellent schools system, parks, Lake Champlain and local ski mountains within an hour’s drive, it is not surprising that Burlington routinely finds itself on the “best places in the country to raise children” lists.

Summary :

The Employee and Labor Relations Manager completes assigned projects and advises the Senior Director on the status of projects, reports and routine HR activities. This position works closely with HR staff employees to ensure appropriate employment practices for the managers, supervisors, and teaching and non-teaching employees of the Burlington School District. 

Duties :

• Assists the Senior Director in the investigation and processing of disciplinary actions, as requested, ensuring equitable and fair treatment of all employees and compliance with applicable federal and state statutes.

• Ensures that individual employee concerns or complaints are investigated, documented, and resolved in a thorough and timely manner.

• Assists the Senior Director and department managers in resolving labor relations issues, as assigned.

• Compiles and analyzes information and prepares reports, as requested by the Senior Director.
• Manages communications with State agencies for regulated activities, as assigned.
• Confirms employee license endorsements and assists in the attaining of licenses.
• Conducts background checks and assists in resolution of issues identified through the process.

Skills and Knowledge:

• Knowledge of employment and labor law and regulations.
• Strong interpersonal and effective verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated initiative, sound judgment, and problem solving and project management skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to customer service.
• Ability to provide proficient presentations and trainings.
• Ability to deliver a high level of productivity, balancing multiple areas of responsibility.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals in all constituencies of a diverse community, in sensitive, contested and/or emotionally charged situations requiring high degrees of confidentiality and discretion.

Minimum Qualifications:

Experience -  Five years of related and progressively responsible experience as an HR generalist, labor/employee relations specialist, or employment specialist, or the equivalent combination of relevant experience and education.

Education - Bachelor’s degree required. SPHR, PHR, SHRM-SCP or SHRM-CP certification preferred.

Salary: $48,500-$60,000 depending on experience and education