HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATOR (LABOR RELATIONS & TRAINING) (EM-08) [1 vacancy]

City and County of Honolulu; Hawaii; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

City and County of Honolulu seeks a seasoned HR Administrator (Labor Relations & Training) to lead the Labor Relations and Training Division in Honolulu. This role directs a team, oversees labor-management negotiations for nine bargaining units, and manages contract administration and grievance processes.

You will advise City leadership, prepare the division budget, review legislation affecting programs, and oversee the Trades Apprenticeship and internship initiatives, with a focus on staff

Qualifications

• Five years of progressive professional experience in labor relations are required.
• Two years in a managerial capacity with supervision and advisory responsibilities.
• Desirable experience includes overseeing staff and direct negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Direct, coordinate, supervise and lead a team in labor-management relations and negotiations for multiple bargaining units.
• Direct the personnel development and training program, including apprenticeship and internship initiatives.
• Advise City Administration on labor relations matters and prepare comments and testimony as needed.

Skills

Labor relations

Negotiations

Arbitration advocacy

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Do you have labor relations experience?

The Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations and Training Division, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced professional to lead the division as their Human Resources Administrator (Labor Relations & Training). Located in Honolulu, this position serves as the Division Chief for the Labor Relations and Training Division and is responsible for the execution and administration of the labor-management relations program and the personnel development and training program for the City and County of Honolulu.

What You Will Do:

• Direct, coordinate, supervise and lead a team of seven personnel in the administration of the City-wide labor-management relations program, which includes, but is not limited to, collective bargaining negotiations for labor contracts for nine bargaining units, contract administration, grievance handling and arbitration advocacy.
• Direct, coordinate, supervise and lead a team of four personnel in administration of the City-wide personnel development and training program, which is inclusive of the Trades Apprenticeship Program, New Employee Orientation, and the Po’okela student internship program.
• Attend meetings with the City Administration, various City and other governmental agencies, City Council, union representatives, and other public and private entities to discuss and advise on labor-management relations, personnel development and trainings, and/or to impart and exchange information.
• Act in a high-level advisory capacity on labor relations matters to City Administration and department leadership.
• Prepare the division's budget annually.
• Review legislative bills, contractual/statutory provisions, and rule changes affecting division programs and prepares comments, recommendations and testimony, as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Actual salary will be commensurate with applicable experience, pending approval.***

Enjoyexcellent employment benefitsincluding generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the "Benefits" tab at the top of this posting or visiting https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/.

At the time of application, you must be a citizen, national, or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT

Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor's degree.

Substitution

Work experience may be substituted for a bachelor's degree on a year-for-year basis. Such experience must have provided the knowledge, skills, and analytical ability normally gained from attainment of a bachelor's degree.

For example:

• 1. Four (4) years of professional work experience, in any occupation, may substitute for a general bachelor's degree.
• 2. Four (4) years of general work experience (does not need to be professional level experience) in human resources/personnel management may substitute for a general bachelor's degree.

Education Verification

Education information must be listed clearly on your application. If available, please attach a legible electronic copy of your diploma, official transcripts, and/or applicable foreign credential evaluation to your application. As part of the hiring process, you may be asked to furnish documentation to verify your education to move forward for further consideration.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience in labor relations activities (e.g., involvement in labor-management relations and activities; active participation in negotiations and interest arbitrations including, but not limited to, dispute resolution; advocacy of arbitration cases, administration and interpretation of collective bargaining agreements, rules, regulations, and other contractual provisions; special projects within the field of labor-management relations).

Two of the five years must have been in a managerial capacity involving supervision and/or top-level management advisory assistance.

Desirable Experience

Managerial experience in overseeing and directing subordinate staff; negotiation experience.

Non-Qualifying Experience

Work experience in a supervisory or managerial position may include some responsibility for labor relations activities. However if the primary responsibility of the position is not concerned with professional labor relations work as defined above, such experience is not considered qualifying. Additionally, having the required number of years of experience will not in itself be accepted as qualifying for the position. Your overall experience must have been of such scope, level and responsibility as to conclusively demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position.

LICENSE REQUIREMENT

Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license, as required.

If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for the current vacancy and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.