Labor Relations Specialist

Job TitleUnder general direction, is responsible for analyzing labor contract compliance, conducting labor relations research, conducting disciplinary and fitness for duty hearings, and/or adjudicating grievances and disputes regarding collective bargaining agreements and City work rules; performs related duties as required.Examples Of WorkAnalyzes and interprets collective bargaining agreements, rules, and/or regulations to recommend decisions regarding negotiations, arbitrations, or disputes; Acts as hearing officer for the City and investigates employee grievances, disciplinary actions, and/or fitness-for-duty and recommends solutions to problems or disputes; interviews hearing participants, general public, attorneys, and other parties to obtain pertinent information related to cases; Serves as designee for the Director of Human Resources in ordering suspensions, separations, or demotions as a result of hearings; reviews and assesses testimony and evidence, applying appropriate laws, rules, regulations, and provisions of collective bargaining agreements; Advises management and union officials in development, application, and interpretation of labor relations policies and practices; advises management in the proper procedure for disciplinary actions against employees; Assists the Chief Negotiator in representing the City's interests in labor relations/collective bargaining matters and negotiation of labor contracts; testifies at fact-finding and arbitration hearings; Writes initial draft of Citywide policies and/or procedures, legislation, bid proposals, and/or contracts regarding labor related issues; Prepares reports and maintains databases on actions taken concerning grievances, disciplinary and fitness-for-duty hearings, arbitrations, and mediations; monitors compliance with the provisions of collective bargaining agreements and periodically reports on the status of the same; Prepares course curriculum and conducts training on contract administration and other labor related matters.Minimum QualificationsPossession of a bachelor's degree and three (3) years of professional experience in human resources, employment relations, labor relations, or personnel administration. Substitution(s): A master's degree in a related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience. A law degree may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience.Test/Job Contact InformationRecruitment #: 26-0218-V1Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:Tammy BetheaDepartment of Human Resources77 North Front StreetColumbus, Ohio 43215P: (614) 645-0792E: View email address on click.appcast.io City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity EmployerBenefitsThe City of Columbus seeks to promote compensation strategies that maximize the recruitment, performance, development, and retention of quality employees in support of the City's Covenant and strategic plan. In addition to a competitive pay plan, the City offers a comprehensive benefits program that includes the following:MedicalDentalVisionShort-term DisabilityLife InsuranceWellness ProgramTuition ReimbursementSpecifics about these benefit opportunities and eligibility can be discussed with one of the City's human resources professionals at the time of your interview or by contacting the Department of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office at View phone number on click.appcast.io for further information.