Executive Leader, Labor Relations & Worker Protections

Govtjobs; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 178,000 - 222,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

City vehicle and premium parking placd

Excellent benefits package

Relocation assistance

Job summary

City of Philadelphia seeks a Commissioner of Labor Relations to serve as the City’s principal labor relations executive, guiding labor policy, negotiations, grievance resolution, and worker protection enforcement across City departments.

The Commissioner will report to the Chief Administrative Officer, advise the Mayor, and oversee offices responsible for labor standards and worker protections, coordinating with unions and stakeholders to balance enforcement and partnership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in labor relations, human resources, public or business administration or a closely related field.
• Ten years of progressive labor relations experience, with at least five years in a senior leadership or deputy director role.
• Proven experience negotiating high-stakes contracts and overseeing worker protection programs in a unionized environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and direct the department’s work including collective bargaining and grievance resolution.
• Ensure compliance with prevailing wage rules, wage theft prevention and living-wage standards.
• Engage unions, worker groups, employers, and community stakeholders to build trusted labor relationships.

Skills

Labor relations

Leadership

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in labor relations

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

City of Philadelphia seeks a Commissioner of Labor Relations to serve as the City’s principal labor relations executive, guiding labor policy, negotiations, grievance resolution, and worker protection enforcement across City departments.

The Commissioner will report to the Chief Administrative Officer, advise the Mayor, and oversee offices responsible for labor standards and worker protections, coordinating with unions and stakeholders to balance enforcement and partnership.