Senior Labor Relations Analyst

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts Executive Department is one of the state's largest employers with over 46,000 employees that span 11 Secretariats and 70 plus agencies. From Accountants to X-ray technicians with hundreds of titles in between, we are one employer with many career opportunities. The Commonwealth is looking for leaders, thinkers, creators, and innovators. We are a diverse workforce that reflects the diverse population that we serve.

The Human Resources Division (HRD) is an agency within the Executive Office for Administration and Finance. HRD provides support to state agencies in all matters relating to the Commonwealth's classification, compensation, benefits, recruitment, training & employee development, civil rights, collective bargaining and workers compensation administration.

Duties

The Human Resources Division is seeking a Senior Labor Relations Analyst. Duties include but are not limited to\:

· Managing Grievance database, tracking employee grievances, identifying trends, and preparing related reports.

· Executing data analysis by using the Grievance Database, HR/CMS, and the Warehouse for collective bargaining support and other various labor relations needs on items such as bargaining unit workforce information, wages, benefits, disciplinary actions, grievances, and other labor-related trends.

· Participating in collective bargaining negotiations by gathering information, preparing reports, recommending bargaining strategies, drafting collective bargaining proposals, and attending negotiation sessions as a member of the management bargaining committee.

· Performing research and developing reports/policies/proposals on special projects concerning a wide range of employment issues including Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies with particular attention to transparency, employee privacy, fairness, accountability, and public trust.

· Gathering information from various sources for responses to 150E information requests from unions.

· Serving as Hearing Officer by conducting conferences for grievances filed by labor unions representing state employees; interpreting collective bargaining agreements and analyzing relevant facts to recommend disposition of grievances; writing Step III decisions and settlement agreements.

· Meeting and conferring with representatives of management and labor to resolve employee disputes.

· Converting Unit documents for on-line Accessibility in compliance with Governor’s Executive Order.

· Acting as liaison between agencies and unions in coordinating approval/denial of union leave requests.

· Assist the Manager of Coordinated Bargaining.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous labor relations/human resources experience a plus

• Demonstrated excellence in communication skills, both written and oral; excellent interpersonal skills

• Excellent listening skills

• Ability to comprehend and interpret written regulations and apply them to specific situations

• Ability to draw relevant facts from conflicting oral and written presentations

• Ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Facility with PC-based word-processing, spreadsheet and database software

· Performing any and all other functions as directed by Unit Supervisor/Manager.