Scope of Responsibilities
Provides specialized expertise regarding hiring labor-management and employee relations to all Principals, managers and supervisors including personnel records, employee development, evaluation, coaching, performance, corrective action, non-renewal of limited contracts and advice on employee discipline, including development of a process to deal effectively with employee/labor relations. Assists with union contract administration/interpretation and grievance/complaint processing and preparation of necessary documents/data concerning grievances, mediations, reassignments and unemployment.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES & EVALUATION CRITERIA

Assists in preparing and conducting research for labor-management contract negotiations; assists with administrating all provisions of collective bargaining agreements

Provides advice, counsel and expertise to Principals, managers, supervisors, and HR professionals with respect to the interpretation and application of Board policies and practices and collective bargaining agreements; provides expertise and coaching on sound employee and labor relations practices to department leadership that will positively affect operations

Acts as liaison with Principals, managers, supervisors, and HR professionals with regard to employee effectiveness as needed

Monitors, reviews, updates records and provides coaching to Principals, managers, supervisors, and HR professionals relating to evaluations

Develops and conducts formal trainings for Principals, managers, supervisors, and HR professionals regarding employee evaluation, corrective action, non-renewal, supervision techniques, and other employee performance topics

Compiles and retains labor management, employee relations and personnel data and prepares and presents reports and briefings as necessary; prepares spreadsheet, database or presentation software concerning grievances, mediations, and unemployment

Performs and promotes all activities in compliance with equal employment and nondiscrimination policies of the Jefferson County Board of Education

Reviews criminal background records checks and child abuse and neglect checks for new employees as needed

Conducts due process meetings related to findings of criminal background records and child abuse and neglect checks

Reviews applicants in the NASDTEC Clearinghouse and checks to see if the applicants were previous employees and reviews those records prior to recommendation for interviewing

Tracks contingency hiring items and ensures receipt of those items within Board policies, procedures, and practices

Provides data to and works with the District Evaluation Appeals Panel (DEAP) and employee requesting appeal; attends DEAP as observer

Completes all trainings and other compliance requirements as assigned by the designated deadline

Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Industrial relations, Paralegal studies, Public Administration or related fields
• Five (5) years successful experience in Labor Management, Employee Relations, Paralegal, or Human Resources
• Effective communication Skill