Human Resources Specialist VI (Labor Relations)

The position is located within the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (DCR), Administration, Human Resources Office, Labor Relations Unit, which is responsible for conducting departmental administrative services related to negotiated contracts applicable to the various range of bargaining units, and participating in contract negotiation activities as the primary departmental representative. The purpose of this position is to direct the labor relations program through supervision of staff who manage grievances, arbitration, contract interpretation, and labor-management consultation. This position is also responsible for advising executive leadership, ensuring consistent collective bargaining contract application across the department, and representing the department in high-level labor-management discussions and dispute resolution.

Responsibilities

Directing the labor relations program through supervision of staff who manage grievances, arbitration, contract interpretation, and labor-management consultation; Advising executive leadership; Ensuring consistent collective bargaining contract application across the department; Representing the department in high-level labor-management discussions and dispute resolution; Conducting departmental administrative services related to negotiated contracts applicable to various range of bargaining units; Participating in contract negotiation activities as the primary departmental representative.

Requirements

Legal authorization to work in the United States (citizen, national, permanent resident alien, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment); Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited four-year college or university; Three and one-half years of professional work experience in one or any combination of human resources management functions; One year of Staff Specialist or Supervisory Experience; Two years of professional labor relations experience (handling grievances, interpreting collective bargaining agreements, advising management on labor relations problems and solutions); Valid driver's license at the time of appointment; Demonstrated knowledge of principles, practices, laws, rules, regulations, and collective bargaining practices/contract provisions related to labor relations; Ability to make decisions under urgency and pressure, maintain open, fair and productive labor management relations, analyze complex labor relations problems and develop solutions, provide sound recommendations, and effectively represent management interest.

Benefits

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program