Senior HR Specialist: Employee & Labor Relations Leader

DC Government; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DC Government is seeking a Senior Human Resources Specialist (Employee & Labor Relations) to lead a team within CFSA’s HR Administration. The role provides guidance on grievances, appeals, performance actions, and regulatory compliance, and negotiates labor agreements.

Qualified candidates will have advanced ELR knowledge, experience with FMLA/ADA, and a strong background in employee relations. The position is based in the District of Columbia with standard weekday hours.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Human Resources, organizational behavior, or related field.
• 3+ years of directly related experience in ELR/FMLA/ADA and HR programs.

Responsibilities

• Resolves employee relations issues, including grievances and appeals.
• Advises on performance and behavior, disciplinary actions, and regulatory requirements.
• Leads and coordinates development of performance evaluations.
• Guides managers on CFSA policies, procedures, and labor relations practices.
• Develops and implements labor relations strategies and collective bargaining positions.
• Provides training and guidance to staff on ELR, FMLA, ADA, and related HR programs.

Skills

Labor relations

Employee relations guidance

Performance management

Negotiation

Education

Master’s degree in HR or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

PeopleSoft

Job description

DC Government is seeking a Senior Human Resources Specialist (Employee & Labor Relations) to lead a team within CFSA’s HR Administration. The role provides guidance on grievances, appeals, performance actions, and regulatory compliance, and negotiates labor agreements.

Qualified candidates will have advanced ELR knowledge, experience with FMLA/ADA, and a strong background in employee relations. The position is based in the District of Columbia with standard weekday hours.