SUMMARY Manage and direct the administration and interpretation of one or more labor contracts in accordance with state and federal laws, Board policies and negotiated agreements. Provide advice and counsel to administrators, licensed and classified staff regarding labor relations concerns and assist in supervising the daily operations of the Employee Relations Department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

Employee Relations

Receive employees concerns regarding workplace issues; manage the issue through resolution.

Provide advice and counsel to District administrators and supervisors on the employee discipline and evaluation processes.

Partner with Human Resources on the administrative leave process.

Conduct and direct investigations; facilitate case management team meetings to resolve employment issues.

Assist with, and represent the District in, unemployment hearings.

Manage the ADA program from start to finish in accordance with federal law.

Labor Union Relations

Provide advice and counsel with the Executive Team in establishing negotiations strategy. Research, identify, and provide labor relations recommendations to Executive and Negotiating Teams.

Represent the District as the lead or as a facilitator in contract negotiations with the labor unions. Analyze and prepare data to support the District's position in contract negotiations; manage the contract and provide contract interpretation.

Conduct grievance and arbitration hearings. Serve as a liaison between administrators and District legal counsel in personnel issues.

Continuous Quality Process Improvement

Develop and deliver training materials and training programs on District personnel policies, contract administration, and state and federal directives related to Employee Relations issues.

Analyze, manage and supervise employee relations programs as assigned and make recommendations for improving processes and better efficiencies.

Perform other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EXPERIENCE 3-5 years' experience in Employee Relations, including 1 year of experience in Labor Relations, 1 year experience in continuous Quality Process Improvement e.g., LEAN, SIX SIGMA.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Management, Business or related fields. Masters or JD degree preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Valid Colorado Driver's License

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, & EQUIPMENT Knowledgeable in Employee Relations, Quality Process Improvement and Human Resources areas. Excellent communication and writing skills. Ability to problem solve. Working knowledge with information technology (i.e., PeopleSoft and MicroSoft Office).

DECISION MAKING Ability to make decisions regarding possible contract violation, violation of federal or state law/statues, or Board policy. If violations occur must decide appropriate employer response to violation. Requires analysis of laws, contracts, policies, and critical understanding of labor relation decisions via laws, arbitrator decisions changes in laws along with historical precedents in employee relations. Errors in decision making could potentially result in substantial cost and/or embarrassment to the District.

COMMUNITY RELATIONS Daily contact with classified staff within department to obtain/furnish information, resolve routine corrections/adjustments, interpret policy, maintain relationships, recommend policy, negotiate controversial matters, and set critical policy; with professional staff within/outside department to interpret policy, maintain relationships, recommend policy, negotiate controversial matters, and set critical policy; and with advisory committees to interpret policy, recommend policy, negotiate controversial matters, and set critical policy. Weekly contact with classified staff outside department to interpret policy, maintain relationships, recommend policy, negotiate controversial matters, and set critical policy.

EDUCATIONAL DELIVERY Provide support to schools and students by providing direction, advice, influence, and training to District licensed and classified supervisory staff regarding labor relations concerns, problems, contract negotiations, legal compliance, and/or employment law. The majority of time is not spent on the school site.

COMPLEXITY OF WORK Work is self-directed. Requires independent judgment; interpretation of facts; analysis; tact; diplomacy; and comprehensive understanding of District rules, regulations, and contracts to solve complex problems with potential for legal ramifications.

The physical demands, mental functions, and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to analyze, communicate, evaluate, use interpersonal skills, compile, and negotiate. The employee is frequently required to compare, coordinate, and instruct. The employee is occasionally required to copy, compute, and synthesize.

WORK ENVIRONMENT The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Important Notice Regarding Licensed Positions:
Job Status Type is Referenced Above in Job Posting:
Job Status: Ongoing
A successful external applicant will be issued a probationary contract. A successful internal applicant that currently holds a probationary or non-probationary contract with Jeffco Public Schools will maintain that contract status.
Job Status: Temporary
A successful external applicant will be issued a one year, temporary contract. A successful internal applicant currently holding a Jeffco probationary contract will be issued a one year, temporary contract. A successful internal applicant currently holding a Jeffco non-probationary contract, will forfeit their non-probationary status. Please contact Employment Services for questions.

Equal Employment Opportunity
The Jefferson County School District does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, pregnancy, sex, disability.


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