Director of Labor Relations

Under the direction of the Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO), is responsible for leading the Labor Relations team, directing the day-to-day activities for the Labor Relations Department, ensuring alignment with policies and procedures; budget development and monitoring throughout University Hospital. Responsible for contract negotiations, interpretation, and implementation.

Qualifications
What You’ll Bring

Required:

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, labor relations, industrial relations, or a related field plus at least seven (7) years of progressively responsible labor relations experience, including substantial experience in an environment with multiple collective bargaining unit agreements, within a government agency, health care or academic setting.
Master’s degree or J.D. Degree and licensed to practice law in the State of New Jersey strongly preferred plus at least five (5) years of professional experience in the practice of labor and employment law.
Thorough knowledge of employment and labor law regulations.
Outstanding human relations and leadership skills, and the ability to function in a team environment required.
Demonstrated knowledge is necessary of how to accomplish superior performance in a unionized environment.
Equivalent experience, education, and/or training may be substituted for the degree requirement.