| Location | Harrisburg, PA |
Labor and Employment Relations Manager
FLSA: X Exempt Non-Exempt Employee Group: Act 93 Shift: Last EditedOn: 8.15.2025 Last ApprovedOn:
Locations: Administration Building X Central Office ORGANIZATION County: Dauphin Entity: Harrisburg S D Department: Human Resources Reports To: Director of Human Resources JOB SUMMARY The Labor and Employment Relations Manager is responsible for managing and administering all labor and employee relations activities within the district. This includes interpreting and applying collective bargaining agreements, overseeing grievance and arbitration processes, conduct investigations, ensuring compliance with Pennsylvania and federal employment laws, and supporting a fair and equitable work environment for all employees.
Essential Functions Essential Functions
Serves as the main point of contact for all employees including but not limited to conducting investigations of employee matters as it relates to employee misconduct and performance concerns; conducting investigations of employee grievances and recommending resolution; participating in labor management meetings; advising managers on discipline matters and interpretation of the collective bargaining agreement. Assists the Director of Human Resources in the administration of all employee collective bargaining agreements and compensation plans. Assists with the administration of discipline and grievance administration for professional and administrative employees. Assists in responding to other complaints received from employees as filed with the PHRC, EEOC, and other governing entities. Aides in preparing appropriate responses to complaints in conjunction with the District solicitor. Gathers information in preparation for contract negotiations. Analyzes trends in collective bargaining among similar districts and districts within the geographical area. Assists in preparing reports and documentation to be used during the negotiations process. Ensures timely completion of all necessary documentation related to unemployment compensation and assists contracted provider in preparation and response to requests and preparation for hearings. Is the Human Resources designees at unemployment compensation hearings. Provides guidance, support and consultation to administrators and supervisors for issues requiring personnel related advice in discipline, labor relations, counseling or mediation, as well as in consultation with others as necessary.
Supports the Compensation and Benefits Specialist with Worker's Compensation hearings, agreements, and case preparation.
Assists the Director of Human Resources as the designee for Title IX Coordinator.
Uses computer/technology skills in performance of duties, such as use of the Internet, accessing databases, spreadsheet design, desktop publishing and creation of forms. Updates skills to ensure ability to use technology and implement new practices and procedures as they are developed. Maintains confidentiality with information related to staff and students and complies with requirements of federal and state law and regulations and district policies and administrative procedures. Responsible for the implementation of a records retention system in accordance with Board policy. Establishes or maintains existing online and hard copy filing systems appropriate for office environment, in accordance with standardized records management procedures to facilitate retrieval and access. Maintains classified or confidential materials in accordance with security procedures; and transfers and discards files in accordance with established business procedures and schedules. Provides records for the annual budget as requested.
Performs other duties as assigned. Performs in accordance with school policy, administrative regulations, state and federal laws. QUALIFICATIONS 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.
Education Education Level Education Details Req Pref
Master's Degree in related area X Bachelors Degree in related area X
Work Experience Experience Experience Details Req Pref
2-3 years Prior relevant satisfactory experience X
Analytical Demands Occasional analytical demands. Analysis involves simple comparisons between numbers, letters, etc. (e.g., sorting, tallying, simple tabulating, and the like).
Supervision Occasionally gives instructions and/or directions to other department employees.
Sensory Abilities Visual acuity and auditory acuity. Ability to communicate effectively in all aspects of the job.
Temperament Must possess excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to make judgments and work under high level of stress. Must be cooperative, congenial, and service oriented. Able to make judgments and work in situations that may be stressful. Ability to work as a coordinator and a member of a team. Must be courteous and able to effectively manage job responsibilities. Must be cooperative, congenial, service oriented, and promote these qualities. Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions. Ability to be respectful and empathetic.
Cognitive Ability Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to organize tasks. Ability to exercise good judgment. Cognitive Ability Ability to follow written and verbal directions, to read and write, to communicate effectively, to organize tasks, to handle multiple tasks, and to exercise good judgment. Ability to establish and maintain rapport with students, parents, athletic staff, alumni, Board members, booster groups, staff, co-workers, and general community. Ability to work on multiple tasks and prioritize appropriately. Ability to recognize areas of concern and propose or recommend appropriate solutions to problems. Maintains productive working relationship with immediate supervisor.
Specific Skills Must possess active listening skills. Must possess conflict mediation skills. Plans and prioritizes assignments effectively. Able to handle several ongoing tasks and projects at once. Able to adjust to changes in the work environment. Reports to work on time, gives a full day's work and makes effective use of time while on the job. Maintains a good attitude toward administration, fellow employees and the public. Demonstrates the ability to acquire the skill required to operate new and existing software and hardware. Proofreads work for grammar and spelling accuracy. Ability to compose clear, concise sentences and paragraphs. Ability to compose clear, concise sentences and paragraphs.
Workplace Expectations Acknowledges individuals' requests and handles them in a friendly and courteous manner. Promotes a positive team environment through active cooperation with others. Maintains awareness of the School District's policies and procedures. Follows the chain of command. Shows initiative and works with minimal supervision. When appropriate, incorporates progressive ideas/concepts into daily responsibilities. Responds appropriately to supervision and direction. Dresses appropriately for job environment. Ability to follow directions and give direction to others. Ability to work independently and make work-related decisions. Ability to exercise good judgment in prioritizing tasks. Ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels. Ability to use computer technology efficiently including word processing, presentation/webpage software, PowerPoint and Excel software applications. Ability to appropriately handle confidential information in accordance with District policies.
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Standard ADA Settings
Standard ADA Selection X Office Classroom Other(to include Physically Demanding Positions) This factor measures the strength and stamina required in areas such as lifting, standing, and the frequency of doing these as necessary to perform the particular duties of the job. Physical Demands
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Physical Demand Rarely Occasionally Frequently Constantly Weight Sitting X Standing X Walking X Talking: On the phone; person-to- person, and in groups X Hearing: On the phone; person-to- person, and in groups X Vision: Near, midrange, far, peripheral, depth and color X Driving Requirements (personal vehicle, and/or company vehicle): X Machines or tools used: Computer: X Machines or tools used: Telephone X Pushing/Pulling/Lifting(Enter Weight) X
The school recognizes that reasonable accommodations must be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability or disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.
Working Environment
Working Condition Typical Office Environment Subject to inside environmental conditions May be exposed to hazardous materials, body fluids, or disease