Senior Labor Relations & Employment Practices Strategist

DGS Office of External Affairs; Delaware; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

DGS Office of External Affairs in Delaware seeks a full performance-level labor relations and employment practices specialist to lead interpretation and application of labor relations law, and to negotiate collective bargaining agreements for the State across all branches of government. The role also involves representing the state in administrative proceedings before labor boards and related agencies.

The specialist serves as chief spokesperson in labor contract negotiations, conducts research

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Labor Relations, Industrial Relations, HRM or related field, or HR certification (NPELRA, SHRM, IPMA).
• At least one year of professional experience in labor relations, employee relations, or HR management.
• Six months of experience interpreting labor relations or employment laws, rules, regulations, and policies.
• Knowledge of strategic planning related to objectives and strategies.
• Knowledge of developing labor relations policies and procedures.
• Juris Doctor degree preferred.

Skills

Labor relations knowledge

Negotiation

Research and drafting

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Labor Relations/IR/HRM or related field

HR certification (NPELRA, SHRM, IPMA)

Juris Doctor degree preferred

Job description

DGS Office of External Affairs in Delaware seeks a full performance-level labor relations and employment practices specialist to lead interpretation and application of labor relations law, and to negotiate collective bargaining agreements for the State across all branches of government. The role also involves representing the state in administrative proceedings before labor boards and related agencies.

The specialist serves as chief spokesperson in labor contract negotiations, conducts research