Labor Relations Manager implements and maintains a company's labor relations programs, policies, and procedures. Ensures satisfactory labor-management relations and helps interpret collective bargaining agreements. Being a Labor Relations Manager leads grievance procedures including arbitrations and assists all levels of management on labor matters. Requires a bachelor's degree in a related area. Additionally, Labor Relations Manager typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Labor Relations Manager typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. To be a Labor Relations Manager typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Background Check: A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.
Cover Letter: A complete application will include an attached cover letter and resume highlighting how your background has prepared you for a position within labor relations. Be sure to detail your experience serving as a Labor Relations Specialist or a similar role within a Local, State, Federal or Public/Private environment, your employee relations experience in an environment with a formalized dispute resolution and/or grievance process, as well as your experience providing compensation analysis, benchmarking, and budget information, including the development of multi-year cost projections. A cover letter may also be typed in the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the application.
Work Hours: Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with telework opportunities upon prior approval of the supervisor.
Your responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire are considered part of the selection process. Please do not enter "see resume" as a response to the questions.
Each section of the application must be completed. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for the completed application. A cover letter will also be required to be attached to your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
The official title for this position is Senior Labor Relations Manager.
All Senior Labor Relations Managers are eligible for County government employee benefits that include health, dental, vacation and sick leave, commuter transportation subsidies, tuition reimbursement, as well as a generous retirement plan.
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