Head of Labor Relations & Employee Services

Providence Public Schools; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Public Schools is seeking an Executive Director of Labor Relations and Employee Services to lead district-wide labor relations, employee relations, and services for the employee lifecycle.

The role advises senior leaders, negotiates with bargaining units, and ensures compliant, equitable employment practices across a large, diverse educational environment. Strong HR leadership and public-sector experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master degree in Labor Relations, HR, Business Administration, Public Administration, Education, Organizational Psychology, or related field.
• 7+ years in HR, labor/employee relations or related field.
• Public-sector or K-12 education experience.
• Knowledge of public-sector labor laws and regulations.
• Experience with collective bargaining and multiple bargaining units.
• Experience advising senior leaders on complex employee matters.
• Leading HR staff or HR transformation initiatives.
• Professional HR certification such as SHRM-SCP or SPHR.
• Experience using HR analytics and workforce data.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for labor relations, employee relations, and employee services.
• Oversee collective bargaining, contract administration, and grievance processes.
• Advise senior leaders on complex employee and labor matters.
• Develop scalable HR processes and improve employee lifecycle services.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws.

Skills

Labor relations

Employee relations

HR leadership

Stakeholder management

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in HR/Related

SHRM-SCP / SPHR certification

Tools

HR analytics tools

Job description

Providence Public Schools is seeking an Executive Director of Labor Relations and Employee Services to lead district-wide labor relations, employee relations, and services for the employee lifecycle.

The role advises senior leaders, negotiates with bargaining units, and ensures compliant, equitable employment practices across a large, diverse educational environment. Strong HR leadership and public-sector experience are essential.