Labor & Employee Relations Specialist (4823-27)

About the role

The Labor/Employee Relations Specialist plays a crucial role in providing expert advice, guidance, and support on personnel matters, policy application, and interpretation of collective bargaining agreements across various departments under the Board of County Commissioners (BOCC).

Responsibilities

• Provide expert advice to directors, managers, and employees across BOCC departments on personnel matters, policy application, and interpretation of collective bargaining agreements.
• Conduct investigations, under the guidance of the Employee and Labor Relations Manager, into potential violations of policies and collective bargaining agreement provisions.
• Aid in all aspects of collective bargaining, including compiling information, costing labor contracts, and managing processes for finalizing agreements.
• Aid in drafting responses to grievances and prepare for related hearings, mediations, and arbitrations; update the status and outcomes of filed grievances.
• Manage unemployment compensation for BOCC departments and other Appointing Authorities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources management/personnel administration or related field.
• Two (2) years related experience.
• Must be able to apply this knowledge to practical work situations through effective human relations skills.

Qualifications

• Or equivalent combinations of education and experience.

Skills

• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft 365 Suite.
• Proficient with Adobe Suite/Adobe Acrobat.
• Background in public sector settings and experience navigating unionized work environments.

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off: 11 Paid Holidays, three weeks of vacation in the first year, immediately accruing paid sick time, and paid parental leave.
• Ohio Public Employee Retirement System which includes 14% Employer Contribution AND a defined benefit option.
• Highly Competitive and Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, HRA, Dental, Vision, Employer-Paid Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility, Wellness Incentives, robust Employee Assistance Program, access to Free Medical and Rx through Marathon Health, plus expansive Behavioral and Mental Health Resources, and More!

Pay

$60,080 annually.

Schedule

138 East Court St., Cincinnati, OH 45202. 40-hour work week, generally between core hours of 7:30-5:30.