Robert Kubacki


Biography

Robert W. Kubacki, J.D., M.P.A. has been at part-time lecturer for CPS since 2011. He has taught business management courses including Introduction to Business, Business Strategy and Principles of Management. He has also taught part-time conflict resolution courses at Carnegie Melon University, Duquesne University and Emerson College.  Robert’s extensive and varied professional experience includes various positions in the fields of law, pubic administration, mediation, human resources, and organizational development consulting in the nonprofit, public, and for-profit financial and high-tech sectors. He holds a J.D. and a Master’s in Public Administration and a BA, Magna Cum Laude, in political science.

Professional Experience

Professional:

Organizational Development & Conflict Management

  • Senior Consultant – Begler Consulting Group, Pittsburgh, PA

Collaborated with principal to deliver strategy planning, diversity training and conflict management consulting to non-profit, corporate and public organizations.

 

Human Resources Management:

  • Manager of Organizational Effectiveness and Change – Managed Services, Marconi Communications, Inc., N.A. Warrendale, PA
  • Director of Human Resources Innovation, Process Management Consultant and Employee Relations Representative – PNC Financial Services, Corporate Headquarters, Pittsburgh, PA

Designed, and implemented innovative human resource processes, revised policies; compiled and analyzed systems’ data, facilitated team meetings, and managed HR process improvement projects; counseled employees, middle and upper managers concerning policy compliance, investigated employee complaints regarding harassment, discrimination, ADA, FMLA and FLSA compliance, advised managers regarding employee issues, and coordinated and implemented work force restructuring plans for individuals and business segments

Public and Non-profit Career:                                                                                              

  • Director of Dispute Resolution Services, The Pittsburgh Mediation Center, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Managed volunteer mediators providing community dispute resolution services including case intake, scheduling, training and reporting

  • Assistant Director and General Counsel, The Merit Rating Board, Boston, Massachusetts

Managed all HRM functions including employee relations, job descriptions, labor relations, and compliance with state and federal mandates. Managed all financial functions including preparing budgets, quarterly and annual financial reports, and compliance with all state financial policies and procedures                     

           

Professional Activities & Accomplishments

Hospice Volunteer Award – Family Hospice and Palliative Care, Pittsburgh, PA                                          2007

Certificate of Meritorious Service from the Motor Vehicle Insurance – Merit Rating Board                          1995

Massachusetts State Senate Citation for “personal and professional commitment” to the children of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts while serving as Assistant General Counsel for the Office for Children.”                                                                                                           1986

Education

MPA from Clark University (1984)

Area of Expertise

conflict management, employee relations, human resources management, Public administration, small group facilitation and root cause problem solving