Coordinator II, Employee and Labor Relations - Monroe Community College in Rochester, New York at Monroe Community College

Monroe Community College

Position Title: Coordinator II, Employee and Labor Relations - Monroe Community College

Location: Rochester, NY Category: Professional Staff Job Type: Full Time Posted On: Fri May 15 2026 Job Description:

Function of Position:

The Coordinator II, Employee & Labor Relations, provides specialized support in the administration of employee and labor relations functions, with a primary focus on Civil Service processes, contract administration, and collaborative work with CSEA and County partners. This role supports the Assistant Director, Employee & Labor Relations in ensuring consistent application of collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), resolving workplace matters, and maintaining compliance with Civil Service requirements.

Examples of Duties & Responsibilities:

Civil Service & Classification Support

• Collaborates with the HR team and CSEA union on County-related personnel and labor matters.
• Manages and processes Civil Service "one-off" requests with the County, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Prepares and submits required Civil Service documentation and payroll reporting forms.
• Conducts job audits and classification reviews to identify potential title changes, discrepancies, or out of-title work issues.
• Coordinates with County Civil Service on position classifications, updates, and compliance requirements.

Employee & Labor Relations Support

• Provides support to the Assistant Director, Employee Relations, in interpreting and applying Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs).
• Assists in the resolution of contract disputes by gathering documentation, performing preliminary analysis, and coordinating communications with the CSEA union.
• Supports internal investigations by conducting fact-gathering, interviews, documentation review, and preparation of summaries.
• Helps design, refine, and deliver CSEA-related training materials, checklists, and tools to ensure alignment with contract language and organizational practices.
• Maintains accurate and confidential records related to employee relations matters, investigations, and Civil Service transactions.

Collaboration & Communication

• Serves as a liaison between Human Resources, CSEA, County Civil Service, and internal departments to support labor relations initiatives.
• Communicates clearly and professionally with administrators, supervisors, employees, and union representatives.
• Provides guidance to departments on Civil Service procedures, out-of-title concerns, and CSA-related questions.

Secondary Functions

• Completes other duties as assigned by Human Resources leadership

MCC Expectations:

• Adheres to the College Code of Conduct.
• Contributes to, supports, and maintains an equitable, inclusive, and collaborative College environment.
• Maintains technological competencies utilized by the College.
• Commits to the philosophy of a comprehensive community college.
• Commits to professional growth. which includes seeking ongoing training in diversity, equity, and inclusion to better serve students.

Job Requirements:

Job Requirements Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, HR, or a related field
• Two or more years of experience in human resources with a focus on employee/labor relations
• Prior experience working in a unionized environment within the public sector
• Familiarity with Civil Service processes, job classifications, and personnel transactions.
• Working knowledge of collective bargaining agreements (CBA) and labor relations principles.
• Strong analytical skills; ability to interpret regulations, contracts, and policies.
• Evidence of respect for and understanding of people with diverse backgrounds, abilities, and needs
• Excellent communication, documentation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information in a professional manner.
• Proficiency with HRIS systems, spreadsheets, and reporting tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior higher education experience working in Human Resources
• Bilingual and able to read, write, and speak Spanish, or other languages, proficiently

Additional Information:

Salary: Salary is determined based on experience, internal equity, and college budget. This position has an annual salary range of $52,000 to $67,000 and is based on the mentioned factors.

Job type: Full-time Permanent

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:45 am to 4:45 pm.

MCC offers a Flexible Work Policy for benefit-eligible employees. Types of flexible work arrangements include flextime/staggered shifts, remote work/telecommuting, and compressed work schedules. The availability of flexible work arrangements varies by division, department, and position, based on business and operational needs. Limitations to flexible work arrangements are outlined in the official policy.

Prohibition of Remote Work Outside New York State: Remote work locations outside New York State are not authorized by the College due to out-of-state tax and regulatory implications. In limited circumstances, prompted by business or operational needs, the College may approve requests to work remotely outside of New York State, on a short-term, temporary basis.

Monroe Community College prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, familial status, gender identity or expression, age, genetic information, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital status, veteran status, domestic violence, victim status, criminal conviction, or any other characteristic or status protected by state or federal laws or College policy in admissions, employment, and treatment of students and employees, or in any aspect of the business of the College.

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