Labor & Employee Relations Specialist (4947-27)

Hamilton County, Ohio; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting pay

PTO & leave

OPERS retirement

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Hamilton County in Cincinnati, OH, seeks a Labor/Employee Relations Specialist to advise directors and managers on personnel matters, policy application, and interpretation of collective bargaining agreements across BOCC departments.

The role involves proactive employee relations, conducting investigations, assisting in collective bargaining, and helping draft responses to grievances while managing unemployment compensation for multiple departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human resources management/personnel administration or related field.
• Two years related experience.
• Must be able to apply this knowledge to practical work situations through effective human relations skills.
• Or equivalent combinations of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice to directors, managers, and employees across BOCC departments on personnel matters, policy application, and interpretation of collective bargaining agreements.
• Conduct investigations into potential violations of policies and collective bargaining agreement provisions.
• Assist in all aspects of collective bargaining, including costed labor contracts and finalizing agreements.
• Draft responses to grievances and prepare for hearings, mediations, and arbitrations; update grievance status and outcomes.
• Manage unemployment compensation for BOCC departments and other Appointing Authorities.

Skills

Human relations skills

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in human resources management/personnel administration or related field

Job description

Position:

Labor & Employee Relations Specialist (4947-27)

Location:

Cincinnati, OH

Job Id:

4947-27

# of Openings:

1

Job Title:

Labor/ Employee Relations Specialist (4947-27)

Your Benefits of Working for Hamilton County!

• Starting Pay: $60,008 annually.
• Generous Paid Time Off:11 Paid Holidays, three weeks of vacation in the first year, immediately accruing paid sick time, and paid parental leave.
• Ohio Public Employee Retirement System which includes 14% Employer Contribution AND a defined benefit option.
• Highly Competitive and Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, HRA, Dental, Vision, Employer-Paid Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility, Wellness Incentives, robust Employee Assistance Program, access to Free Medical and Rx through Marathon Health, plus expansive Behavioral and Mental Health Resources, and More!

We serve the residents of Hamilton County in more ways than you may realize!

As the Labor/Employee Relations Specialist here at Hamilton County, you will be responsible for providing expert advice, guidance, and support on personnel matters, policy application, and interpretation of collective bargaining agreements across various departments under the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC). The role involves proactive employee relations management, conducting investigations, participating in collective bargaining processes, and contributing to the development of comprehensive training programs.

Summary of Job Duties:

• Provide expert advice to directors, managers, and employees across BOCC departments on personnel matters, policy application, and interpretation of collective bargaining agreements.
• Conduct investigations, under the guidance of the Employee and Labor Relations Manager, into potential violations of policies and collective bargaining agreement provisions.
• Assist in all aspects of collective bargaining, including compiling information, costing labor contracts, and managing processes for finalizing agreements.
• Assist in drafting responses to grievances and prepare for related hearings, mediations, and arbitrations; update the status and outcomes of filed grievances.
• Manage unemployment compensation for BOCC departments and other Appointing Authorities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in human resources management/personnel administration or related field.
• Two (2) years related experience.
• Must be able to apply this knowledge to practical work situations through effective human relations skills.
• Or equivalent combinations of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365 Suite
• Proficient with Adobe Suite/Adobe Acrobat
• Background in public sector settings and experience navigating unionized work environments

Work Location and Hours:

• 40 Hour Work Week, generally between core hours of 7:30-5:30

Deadline to Apply:

Be part of our Team! We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a second-chance employer and a recovery friendly workplace.