Labor Relations Specialist job in Cambridge Cambridge, Massachusetts -

MA Massachusetts Institute of Technology Employer:

Massachusetts Institute of Technology Job Ref:

Ref_185282

Country:

United States State:

Massachusetts -

MA City:

Cambridge Zip Code:

2139

Labor Relations Specialist Job Number:

26034

Functional Area:

Human Resources Department:

Vice President for

Human Resources School Area:

VP for

Human Resources Pay Range Minimum:

$93,800

Pay Range Maximum:

$122,080

Employment Type:

Full-time (Hybrid)

Employment Category:

Exempt Visa Sponsorship Available:

No Schedule:

Standard Pay Grade:

9 Posting Description

LABOR RELATIONS

SPECIALIST, Vice President for Human Resources, to support administration of collective bargaining agreements and management of our unionized workforce. This role combines analytical expertise with hands-on employee relations responsibilities, requiring strong problem-solving skills and knowledge of labor relations and contract interpretation; advise managers on contract compliance, union personnel supervision, and labor-related issues; conduct grievance hearings, workplace investigations, and conflict resolution; draft decisions and labor relations documentation; prepare statistical analyses and costing models for negotiations and arbitrations; maintain wage data, benefits utilization, union membership records, and grievance statistics; participate in labor-management meetings, negotiations, and arbitrations; develop and deliver training programs on contract compliance and union environment management; and support strategic HR projects and process improvement initiatives. Job Requirements

REQUIRED

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, or related discipline; a minimum of five years of experience in labor relations, HR analytics, or advising in a unionized environment; demonstrated proficiency with HRIS systems, Excel, SAP, FileMaker, and reporting tools; excellent verbal and written communication skills; demonstrated ability to interact constructively with employees at all levels and union representatives; and strong organizational and record-management skills.

PREFERRED

Bilingual fluency (English/Spanish); SHRM-CP or related HR certification; experience conducting workplace investigations; ability to obtain government clearance and availability for intermittent second or third shift coverage.

Area of Interest:

Human Resources Job Category:

Higher-Ed/Education Position type:

Full-Time Post Date:

09/28/26