Labor Relations Officer

Labor Relations Officer

Examples of Duties

• Under general supervision, assists in the resolution of labor problems and issues within the department.
• Provides contract interpretations as needed.
• Serves as departmental representative at grievance hearings and meetings.
• Monitors the administration of labor contracts within the division to ensure consistency.
• Assists or performs other labor relations duties as designated.
• Attends and/or leads designated committees, as requested.
• Assists in policy development and training.
• Processes the City's unemployment claims and hearings.
• Assists with FMLA requests, ADA accommodations, EEO complaints and investigations, drug and alcohol testing, and employee disciplinary conferences and corrective action.
• Performs other job-related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Administration, or a related field from an accredited four‑year college or university required.
• Two years of full‑time paid experience working on labor relations activities including contract administration required.
• Substitution: One year of any equivalent combination of education, training and experience may substitute for each year of college education lacking.
• Must have familiarity with the grievance process.
• Experience in governmental or public sector labor relations is preferred.
• Valid State of Ohio Driver's License is preferred.

Essential Functions

• Investigate and evaluate union complaints or arguments to determine viability.
• Prepare evidence for disciplinary, grievance and unemployment hearings, including preparing witnesses to testify.
• Schedule and coordinate disciplinary and grievance hearings.
• Assist with developing and implementing policies/procedures.
• Ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements and policies/procedures.
• Assist with training of supervisors and managers on best practices for administering discipline, grievance handling, and enforcement of policies/procedures.
• Provide guidance to supervisors/managers on performance and disciplinary matters.
• Assist with FMLA, ADA and EEO matters.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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