Job Summary:

The employee relations director is responsible for coordinating and directing the employee relations programs and functions. The incumbent has the primary responsibility for employee relations, labor relations and administration of employee engagement and retention programs in accordance with the organization's mission, values and goals.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position supervises and provides direction to staff engaged in employee relations programs.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Formulates and recommends program goals and objectives in all areas of employee relations.
• Maintains satisfactory labor-management relations through a variety of techniques such as quarterly meetings.
• Participates in collective bargaining negotiations and ensures compliance with collective bargaining agreements.
• Investigates problems such as working conditions, disciplinary actions, and employee and applicant appeals and grievances. Provides guidance and recommendations for problem resolution to departmental officials and individuals.
• Oversees the development and implementation of employee relations activities, surveys and engagement/retention efforts.
• Prepares and presents required and special reports related to employee and labor relations.
• Develops and presents the operating budget for the employee relations department and, upon final budget approval, ensures that all functions operate within appropriated amounts.
• Evaluates, or reviews performance evaluations of, all department employees.
• Effectively recommends hiring, promotion, termination, disciplinary and commendatory actions of all assigned personnel.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent managerial skills and ability to evaluate the work of others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret and communicate data.
• Thorough knowledge of labor relations practices and legal requirements.
• Knowledge of HR related federal, state and local laws and regulations.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors degree in human resource management or related field.
• Five years experience in a human resources management role and three years labor relations experience in a union environment.
• SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) or SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) credential.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at a time.
• Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

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