Lead HR Specialist, Employee & Labor Relations

DC Government; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

District of Columbia Government's Child and Family Services Agency seeks a Senior HR Specialist (Employee & Labor Relations) to lead a team and provide expert guidance on employee relations, grievances, and labor negotiations. This role supports CFSA policies, FMLA, ADA, and performance management across the agency.

The incumbent will advise managers, develop evaluations, and help implement disciplinary actions while coordinating with ODDA/HRA/CFSA leadership to ensure compliance with

Qualifications

• Relevant Master’s degree (i.e., Human Resources, Organizational Behavior, or other related field) is highly preferred.
• Three (3) years of directly related experience in HR management, including ELR, FMLA, ADA, and protected leave.
• Experience negotiating and administering labor-management agreements and handling collective bargaining topics.
• Specialized experience equivalent to the DC government grade 12 level is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receives, responds to, and resolves employee relations issues including grievances and appeals.
• Advises management on ELR, FMLA, ADA, protected leave, and other HR programs.
• Develops performance evaluations and advises on performance management.
• Leads the implementation of progressive discipline and guides employees in resolving performance problems.
• Provides guidance on CFSA policies and regulatory requirements for employee relations actions.
• Develops and implements labor relations strategies and negotiates with unions as needed.

Skills

Labor relations

HR management

Performance management

Grievance handling

Education

Master's degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

PeopleSoft

Job description

District of Columbia Government's Child and Family Services Agency seeks a Senior HR Specialist (Employee & Labor Relations) to lead a team and provide expert guidance on employee relations, grievances, and labor negotiations. This role supports CFSA policies, FMLA, ADA, and performance management across the agency.

The incumbent will advise managers, develop evaluations, and help implement disciplinary actions while coordinating with ODDA/HRA/CFSA leadership to ensure compliance with