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HR DIRECTOR, STAFF & LABOR RELATIONS
Job Title: HR DIRECTOR, STAFF & LABOR RELATIONS
Job Code: 2015
FLSA: E
Job Level: 19
Revised Date: 10/01/2023
Job Family: JF 28
Occupational Summary
Lead the strategic, organizational, programmatic, and operational human resources initiatives for Staff and Labor Relations to meet University and departmental objectives.
Work Performed
Identify Human Resources strategies and program requirements needed to develop and maintain a progressive work culture in support of effective recruitment, development, and retention of high performing staff.
As a member of the Duke Human Resources leadership team, partner with Corporate HR and other operating unit executives on strategic personnel policy development.
Ensure expert advice to supervisors and managers in the expedient and proper resolution of complaints and/or grievances, appropriate corrective actions, and the correct interpretation of Human Resources policy.
Participate in union negotiations and administration of union contracts as appropriate. Maintain positive labor-management relationships that contribute to an environment of trust and minimize conflict; support the University's chief negotiator with currently recognized labor organizations; implement and administer the results of labor negotiations; analyze potential impact of contract provisions and advise senior management; ensure the effective administration of labor contracts.
Create, support and develop opportunities for managers, supervisors and HR representatives to receive ongoing education in the field of Human Resources and ensure that HR representatives are advocates of effective Human Resource practices for their respective units.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education/Training
Work requires an educational background normally equivalent to a bachelor's degree in business administration or higher education administration. A master's degree in a related discipline is desirable.
Experience
Work requires seven years of demonstrated HR management experience in a dynamic complex service culture with multiple missions. Experience in a health care and/or research setting preferred. Significant professional management experience and leadership skills. Must possess expert knowledge of labor laws, collective bargaining, human resources trends, programs, policies, practices and procedures. Must be able to build coalitions/networks to maximize success.
Skills
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
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