Primary Responsibilities

• Labor Relations
• Prepare research and analysis of historical contracts, past practice, bargaining history, payroll records and or benefits history; facilitate discussions with senior leadership to determine next steps on open issues.
• Participate in and maintain documentation related to grievance meetings, arbitrations and other union meetings.
• Ensure proper implementation of resolution of any labor issues.
• Track progress on all open labor issues
• Laisse with union leadership on active issues or grievances.  


• Contract Administration and Management Support
• §Manage intake and resolution of day-to-day contract interpretation questions raised by department managers, Human Resources, Payroll and or employees.


• Contract Negotiations
• Assist the management bargaining committee in researching, preparing and costing management proposals.
• Participate in and take detailed minutes for all bargaining meetings.
• Draft Memoranda of Agreements and collective bargaining agreements.
• Lead implementation of all new agreements. Follow-up with relevant departments to ensure contract compliance and integration.


• Employee Relations
• Support Human Resources with progressive disciplinary investigations and actions. Participate in disciplinary meetings as needed. 


• Other
• Maintain complete files of all labor agreements and related documents.
• Support with regulatory compliance efforts and policy drafting and implementation. 

Skills and Qualifications

• College degree or equivalent required.
• At least two years of HR experience required.
• Labor relations work experience highly preferred.
• Highly proficient in Word and Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication and must be a team player.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Reasoning ability: Ability to understand and meet established deadlines and follow up. Able to establish priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Work is predominantly onsite at the Met Opera House.