Labor Relations Specialist (Vacancy)

City of Columbus; West Virginia; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Columbus is seeking an experienced labor relations professional to analyze collective bargaining agreements, conduct hearings, and adjudicate disputes related to labor relations and city work rules. The role involves advising management and union officials, assisting in negotiations, and drafting citywide policies and training materials on labor relations.

A bachelor’s degree and several years of professional experience are required, with substitutions possible for advanced degrees

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, employment relations, labor relations, or personnel administration.
• Master’s degree may substitute for one year of required experience or a law degree may substitute for two years of required experience.

Responsibilities

• Analyze labor contract compliance and interpretations of bargaining agreements.
• Conduct labor relations research and assist in hearings and disputes.
• Serve as hearing officer for disciplinary actions and fitness-for-duty cases.
• Advise management and unions on labor relations policies and disciplinary procedures.
• Assist the Chief Negotiator in negotiating labor contracts and testifying at hearings.
• Prepare briefs, reports, and training materials on contract administration and labor relations.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master’s degree substitution for 1 year experience

Job description

Under general direction, is responsible for analyzing labor contract compliance, conducting labor relations research, conducting disciplinary and fitness for duty hearings, and/or adjudicating grievances and disputes regarding collective bargaining agreements and City work rules; performs related duties as required.

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

Analyzes and interprets collective bargaining agreements, rules, and/or regulations to recommend decisions regarding negotiations, arbitrations, or disputes;

Acts as hearing officer for the City and investigates employee grievances, disciplinary actions, and/or fitness-for-duty and recommends solutions to problems or disputes; interviews hearing participants, general public, attorneys, and other parties to obtain pertinent information related to cases;

Serves as designee for the Director of Human Resources in ordering suspensions, separations, or demotions as a result of hearings; reviews and assesses testimony and evidence, applying appropriate laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of collective bargaining agreements;

Advises management and union officials in development, application, and interpretation of labor relations policies and practices; advises management in the proper procedure for disciplinary actions againstemployees;

Assists the Chief Negotiator in representing the City’s interests in labor relations/collective bargaining matters and negotiation of labor contracts; testifies at fact-finding and arbitration hearings;

Writes initial draft of Citywide policies and/or procedures, legislation, bid proposals, and/or contracts regarding labor related issues;

Prepares reports and maintains databases on actions taken concerning grievances, disciplinary and fitness-for-duty hearings, arbitrations, and mediations; monitors compliance with the provisions of collective bargaining agreements and periodically reports on the status of the same;

Prepares course curriculum and conducts training on contract administration and other labor related matters.

Possession of a bachelor's degree and three (3) years of professional experience in human resources, employment relations, labor relations, or personnel administration. Substitution(s): A master’s degree in a related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience. A law degree may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience.

Recruitment #: 26-0218-V1

Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)

Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:

Tammy Bethea

Department of Human Resources

77 North Front Street

Columbus, Ohio 43215

P: [phone]

E:[e-mail]

The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer