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SCCC REFERENCE #: 24-83A

DATE: April 18, 2025

TITLE: Provisional - Labor Relations Analyst (Grade 19)

CAMPUS: Ammerman Campus in Selden

START DATE: ASAP

TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Full Time

RANK: Civil Service

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

Under general supervision of the Vice President of Human Resources, the Labor Relations Analyst performs complex and specialized work to facilitate and coordinate labor relations activities for the College. The incumbent in this position represents the Office of Human Resources and is regarded as a credible source of information for the department. The Labor Relations Analyst provides support on Collective Bargaining matters and prepares confidential reports involving labor matters.

The Labor Relations Analyst performs a variety of duties of a complex and confidential nature, may attend various confidential meetings, provides correspondence and responds to requests from the college employees. Serves as liaison to external partners, including but not limited to labor unions and Suffolk County’s Labor Relations Office.

As a result, the incumbent is required to have an ongoing knowledge of policies and procedures and relevant departmental information in order to deliver accurate and timely information and make appropriate decisions. The Labor Relations Analyst is responsible for providing comprehensive support with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. This position requires the ability to prioritize, anticipate needs, think critically and be solution – oriented in a dynamic environment.

Job Responsibilities:

+ Perform research and gather data for confidential personnel and labor matters including but not limited to disciplinary charges, labor negotiations, grievances and arbitration.

+ Manage the grievance process timeline and coordination with stakeholders to fact find information for response.

+ Track and maintain disciplinary actions and records. Coordinate disciplinary charge meetings, send correspondence to employees and stakeholders. Track activity on counseling memos.

+ Attend meetings with the Vice President of Human Resources. Prepare clear and comprehensive reports and gather data to support the VP in collective bargaining and personnel matters.

+ Coordinate all tasks undertaken by the office, including prioritization of data and report requests, and assignment of tasks to staff.

+ Communicate extensively with management, faculty, staff, and the general public. Handle confidential information regarding management, faculty, staff, and/or controversial, labor and/or legal matters.

+ Gather and prepare metrics and data to assist the VP in decision making process. Provide monthly reports, working with the Director of Payroll to ensure data integrity of personnel data and auditing for accuracy.

+ Assists the Vice President of Human Resources in investigation and resolution of grievances and gathers data upon request to support administrative charges and arbitration.

+ Coordinates and implements the terms of Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) that involve employee terms and conditions of employment. (Term, Continuing Appointment and Promotion process).

+ Demonstrate confidentiality, credibility, and trust.

+ Communicate effectively and maintain cooperative relationships with others.

+ Compose correspondence independently and prepare reports. Gather data from a variety of sources, interprets, applies and explains policies and procedures.

+ Prioritize multiple inquiries and requests while troubleshooting and diminishing scheduling conflicts; make judgements and recommendations to ensure smooth day-to-day engagements.

+ Maintain complex and confidential records. Analyze situations accurately and take effective action. Research and assemble a variety of data for reports.

+ Perform other related duties as assigned.

The incumbent is required to have an ongoing knowledge of policies and procedures and relevant departmental information in order to deliver accurate and timely information and make appropriate decisions. The Labor Relations Analyst is responsible for providing comprehensive support with a high level of professionalism and confidentiality. This position requires the ability to prioritize, anticipate needs, think critically and be solution – oriented in a dynamic environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

Graduation from a New York State or regionally accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree, and one (1) year of municipal labor relations experience.

Preferred:

A Bachelor’s degree with four (4) years of full-time experience within a human resources/labor relations environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including spreadsheets, databases and presentation/visual software. Excellent writing skills, organizational skills, and oral communication skills.

HIRING SALARY:

Salary range $49,642.20 - $61,308.90

Suffolk County Community College offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental and vision, vacation days, deferred compensation and a defined benefit plan.

NON-DISCRIMINATION NOTICE:

Suffolk County Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, marital status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, familial status, pregnancy, predisposing genetic characteristics, equal pay compensation-sex, national origin, military or veteran status, domestic violence victim status, criminal conviction or disability in its admissions, programs and activities, or employment. This applies to all employees, students, applicants or other members of the College community (including, but not limited to, vendors and visitors). Grievance procedures are available to interested persons by contacting either of the Civil Rights Compliance Officers/Coordinators listed below. Retaliation against a person who files a complaint, serves as a witness, or assists or participates in the investigation of a complaint in any manner is strictly prohibited.

The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the College's non-discrimination polices:

Civil Rights Compliance Officers

Christina Vargas

Chief Diversity Officer/Title IX Coordinator

Ammerman Campus, NFL Bldg., Suite 230

533 College Road, Selden, New York 11784-2899

[email protected]

(631) 451-4950

or

Dionne Walker-Belgrave

Affirmative Action Officer/Deputy Title IX Coordinator

Ammerman Campus, NFL Bldg., Suite 230

533 College Road, Selden, New York 11784-2899

[email protected]

(631) 451-4051

In an emergency, contact Public Safety to make a report 24 hours a day/7 days a week by calling (631) 451-4242 or dialing 311 from any College phone.

Inquiries or complaints concerning alleged civil rights violations in the College’s education admissions, programs and activities may also be directed to:

Office for Civil Rights (OCR) – Enforcement Office

32 Old Slip, 26th Floor

New York, NY 10005-2500

Telephone: (646) 428-3800

Fax: (646) 428-3843

TDD: (877) 521-2172

Email: [email protected]

Also see: https://wdcrobcolp01.ed.gov/CFAPPS/OCR/contactus.cfm

Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination in employment practices may also be directed to:

NYS Division of Human Rights

Long Island (Suffolk)

New York State Office Building

250 Veterans Memorial Highway, Suite 2B-49

Hauppauge, NY 11788

Telephone: (631) 952-6434

TDD: (718) 741-8300

Email: [email protected]

Also see: https://dhr.ny.gov/how-file-complaint

New York District Office

33 Whitehall Street, 5th Floor

New York, NY 10004

Telephone: (800) 669-4000

Fax: (212) 336-3790

TTY: (800) 669-6820

ASL Video Phone: (844) 234-5122

Also see: https://www.eeoc.gov/field/newyork/charge.cfm

Suffolk County Community College is committed to fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students, as well as ensuring equal opportunity and non-discrimination in employment, education, access to services, programs, and activities, including career and technical education opportunities.

A copy of the postsecondary career and technical education courses offered by the College is available and may be obtained on our website at: www.sunysuffolk.edu/explore-academics/college-catalog or by calling the Office of Admissions at 631-451-4000 to request a mailing.