Human Resources and Labor Relations Manager

Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County; Nashville (TN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Davidson Transit Organization (DTO), the employment unit of WeGo Public Transit, seeks an HR and Labor Relations Manager to oversee policy implementation, coordinate HR programs, and supervise HR staff. The role emphasizes labor law compliance, attendance tracking, and investigations under direction from the DTO Director of HR and Labor Relations.

The position requires leading HR strategies while working with a unionized workforce, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing employee relations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Administration or related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum of four years leading HR functions in a unionized environment; transit experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate HR policies and programs, including labor law responsibilities, attendance tracking, and investigations.
• Supervise the HR Generalist and other HR areas as assigned.
• Serve as custodian of employee relations records and update as needed.
• Develop and adopt rules and regulations for the corporation; coordinate recruitment, performance evaluations, and benefits knowledge.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

HRIS proficiency

Microsoft Office

Union experience

Education

Bachelor's in Human Resources

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

HRIS systems

Job description

Position Summary

The Human Resources and Labor Relations Manager is responsible for the oversight, implementation, and coordination of company policies and programs covering the following: labor law legal responsibilities, attendance tracking, and investigations in accordance with direction and approval from the Davidson Transit Organization Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations. This position supervises the Human Resources Generalist and other areas of Human Resources as assigned.

The job profile is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, and/or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. The principal duties are intended to describe those functions that are essential to the performance of this job and must be performed unaided or with the assistance of reasonable accommodation.

If you have any questions about this position, please contact WeGo HR at 615-880-3991.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinating administrative activities related to the Davidson Transit Organization personnel
  • Provides recommendations related to personnel related issues and oversees implementation of policies and procedures
  • Provides leadership and supervision to the Human Resources Generalist staff in the development and delivery of human resources programs
  • Serves as custodian of the employee relations records, and oversees updates as needed
  • Participates in the development and adoption of rules and regulations for the corporation
• Responsible for implementing HR strategies and best practices
  • Keeps abreast of national/international transit policies and practices and determines applicability to DTO
  • Keeps abreast of current and changing regulations and laws and determines applicability to DTO
  • Works with Director of HR and Labor Relations related to escalated labor issues
  • Implements DTO practices and procedures in compliance with local, state, and federal laws
• Labor relations
  • Assists with matters involving the collective bargaining unit
  • Keeps abreast of issues and direction of national transit unions
  • Participates in grievance process when necessary
  • Provides research/data for arbitration
  • Make court appearances as required
  • Advises supervisors regarding disciplinary or termination actions
  • Responsible for all EEO administration/coordination
  • Oversight of time and attendance programs
• Working knowledge of recruitment, retention activities, and shared services
  • Research and develop specific transit related job requirements
  • Works directly with department managers and interviews applicants as needed
  • Functional knowledge of benefits and pension Programs
  • Functional knowledge of FMLA, ADA
  • Oversight ability in absence of the Director of HR and Labor Relations
• Coordinates employee performance evaluation process for Administrative Staff
  • Monitors timeliness of evaluations
  • Maintains master template of the annual planning and evaluation process

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Administration or related field. (Master’s degree preferred)
• A minimum of four years of related experience leading HR functions in a unionized environment. Transit experience preferred)
• Applicable knowledge of employment laws and policies
• High degree of interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft products and HRIS systems
• The ability to cooperate with diverse personalities, be tactful, be flexible, and exercise sound judgment.

Davidson Transit Organization (DTO), the employment unit of WeGo Public Transit, is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DTO provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.

Physical Requirements

The physical requirements of this position may include:

• Sitting, standing, walking, reaching, talking, writing, carrying, grasping, holding, speaking, and listening.
• Bending, stooping, kneeling, stretching, climbing stairs and ladders, and lifting up to 55 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities, including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Performing job duties in various weather and environmental conditions, including rain, cold temperatures, heat, and other outdoor conditions, as applicable to the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Davidson Transit Organization, Employment unit of WeGo Public Transit is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law