Sr. Human Resources/Labor Relations Generalist

Job Title

Performs a wide range of advanced professional and technical Human Resources and Labor Relations duties, including classification, recruitment and selection, employee training, Workers' Compensation and benefits, employee relations, personnel policies, and labor relations, while maintaining documentation related to these activities.

Duties And Responsibilities

Consults and advises Department Directors, Executives, Supervisors, Attorneys, and other top City Officials concerning Human Resources planning, recruitment strategies, testing processes, classification, contract interpretation and all other Human Resources issues.

Assists department heads and supervisors in the resolution of employee related problems and provides counsel to them in the negotiation and promulgation of "work" rules and in the investigation and resolution of grievances. May serve as the City's designee at the third step and beyond of the grievance procedure.

Provides guidance to City officials on Human Resources matters.

Assists the Director of Human Resources and Labor Relations with the implementation of Human Resources and Labor Relations policies and procedures.

Responds to inquiries from employees and the public regarding job openings and personnel matters; interprets union contracts, policies, rules, and regulations; advises staff and management on procedures and practices; and analyzes HR and labor relations data to provide recommendations to management.

Assists the HR Director with coordination and development of various training programs for employees and City Officials as required.

Coordinates and participates in investigations of potential employee misconduct, maintains detailed documentation of the investigation, and makes recommendations based on findings to resolve issues.

Assists departmental staff with recruitment, including job postings, advertisements, exams, and evaluating credentials and background checks; provides recommendations on staffing, recruitment and selection.

Assists staff in maintaining the City's job classification plan by revising or creating job descriptions, conducts job and classification studies, makes classification recommendations, and processes wage increase requests to ensure fair and equitable compensation.

Coordinates and participates in employee harassment complaints and coordinates their resolution. Schedules meetings, writes responses and makes recommendations to the Human Resources & Labor Relations Director.

Assists in the maintenance of processing payroll changes including step increases; calculates and maintains employee seniority; inputs promotions and separations; maintains classified seniority lists and determines layoff, recall, and bumping rights as applicable; and prepares required reports and lists.

Oversees the City of Flint Drug & Alcohol testing program, including employee training, record maintenance, coordination of required testing (random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, follow-up and pre-employment), CDL certification monitoring, and completion of the annual DOT CDL audit.

Facilitates the timely processing of City's Unemployment Compensation claims and represents the city in unemployment compensation hearings as required.

Assists in collecting and compiling data for mediation, fact-finding, and grievance or interest arbitration hearings; participates in formal hearings and proceedings involving employee grievances and disputes; and makes recommendations to resolve these issues.

Participates in the processing of the City of Flint Worker's Compensation insurance program, including communicating and consulting with injured employees, department/division directors and Third-Party Administrators.

Works collaboratively with departmental staff, participates in the leave of absence program, including FMLA, sick leave and short-term disability with Third-Party Administrators. Communicates and provides information to departments relative to the employee's work status as required.

Participates in union contract negotiations as required.

Responsible for coordinating the collection and compilation of data necessary to respond to FOIA, PERA and other legal requests.

Develops, compiles, and prepares regular annual and special reports (e.g., EEOC, Workers' Compensation, OSHA, and ADA compliance); collects, maintains, and submits OSHA-required injury and illness data, ensuring timely and accurate reporting in accordance with federal and state regulations.

Processes life insurance claims related to the death of an employee, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely coordination with beneficiaries and insurance providers.

Assists and participates in enrolling newly hired employees in the retirement system and process separations or terminations as required.

Oversees and administers the tuition reimbursement program in accordance with City policies and applicable collective bargaining agreements, including eligibility review and reimbursement processing.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Entrance Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field

Three (3) to five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in human resources, including at least one (1) year performing labor relations responsibilities such as grievance administration, contract interpretation, collective bargaining support, or disciplinary proceedings.

Supplemental Information

Exempt. Please see attached Job Description and Job Posting for further details. You must meet the minimum entrance requirements and attach supporting documentation to be considered for employment. Failure to supply required documentation (i.e. Transcripts, Driver's License, and incomplete application) will result in disqualification for consideration. The job description does not constitute an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills. It is also not an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

The City of Flint is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring or selection process should contact the Human Resources Department.