Employee and Labor Relations• Manages the Employee Relations team which conduct investigations, provide coaching and consultations to management, and assist in the drafting and issuing of corrective actions across NOVA’s six campuses and approximately 3,700 employees (1,500 full-time, 2,200 part-time)• Supervises the implementation of the Commonwealth of Virginia’s policies and processes related to Telework, Civility in the Workplace, COVID-19 mandates, and Standards of Conduct • Manages the employee evaluation processes for the different classifications of employees (state classified staff, teaching faculty, and administrators) • Works directly with senior leadership on managing the different grievance procedures for classified employees and facultyWorkforce Planning and Development• Supervises a project on the review and standardization of all classified staff job descriptions • Provides training on supervisory skills related to employee relations and conflict resolution to all levels of management

Employee and Labor Relations• Advised the College’s president, cabinet, and leadership team on employee and labor concerns for the College’s 1,800 employees• Lead monthly labor management meetings with the College’s four unions• Managed the College’s grievance process and responses for each union in compliance with each collective bargaining agreement• Coordinated with the County Attorney’s office to successfully resolve arbitrations and litigation• Conducted investigations into employee behavior regarding performance, discrimination, harassment, and other sensitive matters• Advised management on the different contractual discipline processes • Advised and assisted in collective bargaining agreement negotiations for the College• Advised management on the reasonable accommodation process for employees as required by the ADAWorkforce Planning and Development• Negotiated and implemented staff reduction plans and early retirement incentives for eligible employees• Negotiated and implemented memorandums of understanding with each union in response to COVID-19 and other operational changes• Developed and conducted training for staff and management on workforce expectations and culture

Employee and Labor Relations• Conducted investigations into employee behavior, advised management on appropriate responses, as well as administered corrective and disciplinary actions for both union and non-union employees• Acted as an intermediate with labor attorneys regarding New York State Division of Human Rights complaints, unemployment hearings, and other applicable legal matters• Ensured that employment actions complied with applicable laws, policies, and regulationsHuman Resources Management and Education• Provided direct human resources support for 700 employees in 10 departments• Provided training and guidance to management on the roll out of new policies and procedures• Provided advice and guidance on the interpretation of HR policies as they relate to individuals and business unit or department objectives• Analyzed and prepared talent management progress on a system and site-wide level to corporate leadership workforce planning and development• Assisted management in preparing and implementing workforce restructuring at the department and site level• Served as a confidential resource for both management and employees and maintained a strict standard of confidentiality in handling sensitive information, reports, and correspondence

Process and Client Auditing• Prepared assessments on complex internal procedures and line-of-business policies relating to certain PCM (paper and cash management) products• Conducted due diligence reviews on clients with high-risk financial products• Reviewed and analyzed suspicious activity reports filed with the government, higher risk reviews, and alerted transactions on clients with specified high-risk products

Human Resources Management and Education• Designated Title IX Coordinator, ADA Coordinator, and Affirmative Action Officer• Developed, audited, and revised human resource policies to ensure compliance with Federal and State regulations• Conducted investigations into complaints of sexual, racial, or disability harassment and advised the VP of Student Services on issues of gender discrimination and assault• Developed and conducted training modules for employees on workplace violence, sexual harassment, and diversity

Legal Writing and Research • Assisted both Legal Affairs and Human Resources departments in legal research, the development of new internal processes, discipline matters, and unemployment benefit issues• Conducted investigations and drafted responses to Division of Human Rights complaints

Employee and Labor Relations• Conducted third step grievance hearings and issued determinations• Collaborated with 1199 SEIU on a daily basis to improve and maintain the hospital/union relationship.• Conducted disciplinary investigations• Participated in contract training for first line managers

- Conducted legal research on tort law and labor and employment law on both private and public employers - Reviewed decisions by the New York Public Employment Relations Board on topics including unit layoffs, disciplinary matters and unit qualification

- Conducted legal research on labor, health and education law - Helped prepare briefs and legal memorandums