Employee Relations Specialist Jobs in Florida

Job Title: LABOR RELATIONS SPECIALIST Company: Location: Gainesville, FL Description: Labor Relations Specialist The City of Gainesville, Florida is seeking a progressive Labor Relations professional with a proven track record of managing multiple collective bargaining agreements and negotiating targeted outcomes across the portfolio of agreements and to serve as a chief spokesperson for negotiations for assigned collective bargaining agreements. This position is also responsible for the day-to-day administration of the agreements including discipline and grievance handling. The City of Gainesville has approximately 2200 employees who provide our residents with a wide variety of municipal services. These include police and fire protection, planning and development services, and parks, recreation and cultural opportunities. The construction and maintenance of the city's infrastructure is overseen by our public works department which also operates our regional transit system. The City owns and operates Gainesville Regional Utilities, the 5th largest municipal utility in Florida, which offers electric, water, wastewater, natural gas and telecommunication services. The Labor Relations Specialist position is in the Human Resources Department and works closely with the Human Resources Director as well as other staff focused on labor and employee relations. Comprehensive support is available to Labor Relations from specialists in compensation, staffing, and employee development. The City's HR Department has 25 employees, both generalists and specialists. We are composed of extraordinary professionals that enjoy working in a collaborative and challenging environment that provides both developmental and promotional opportunities for the future. We are also proud to say that we are the highest scoring Department in our recent City-wide Employee Opinion Survey. As the Labor Relations Specialist, you will: Assist in the development, implementation and management of the City's labor relations strategy Assist management with disciplinary and grievance activities, including providing policy and labor agreement interpretation. You will also prepare written responses for disciplinary action and grievances and write contract language Conduct independent research, and propose recommended solutions to policy questions, proposed changes to the agreements, and other related issues Analyze effects of negotiated proposals and contractual agreements to determine fiscal and operational impacts on the City Conduct inquiries and investigations relative to labor and employee relations Serve as a resource for all matters pertaining to labor and employee relations The ideal candidate will have considerable knowledge of the principles, practices, methods, and theories of public employee collective bargaining and labor law as it applies in the State of Florida; the ability to interpret and apply state and federal laws including FLSA, FMLA, ADA, & ADEA; experience with interest based (mutual gains) bargaining; and the ability to work effectively with elected officials, charter officers, and other stakeholders in a local government agency To be considered for the Labor Relations Specialist position, you must have graduated from an accredited four-year college with major course work in labor law, personnel management, business administration or related subject and four years progressively responsible experience in personnel administration with an emphasis in labor/employee relations along with experience negotiating collective bargaining agreements preferably in a multiple-union environment. Excellent writing and communication skills are essential. An equivalent combination of education and professional experience may be substituted; a J.D. may substitute for two years experience. Why work for the City of Gainesville? Gainesville serves as the cultural, educational and commercial center for North Central Florida, is home to Florida's largest and oldest university, and is one of the state's centers of education, medicine, cultural events and athletics. Known for its preservation of historic buildings and the beauty of its natural surroundings, Gainesville's numerous parks, museums and lakes provide entertainment for both residents and visitors. Because of its beautiful landscape and urban "forest," Gainesville is one of the most attractive cities in Florida. Gainesville recently earned the No. 1 ranking in Cities Ranked and Rated based on a variety of factors, including quality of life. Other "best of" lists for Gainesville include: ranked 12th in Forbes Magazine's list of the best places to do business and have a career; listed as the "Most Technologically Advanced City" in Florida by Popular Science magazine; and named one of the 50 best cities to live and play by National Geographic Adventure Magazine. The City of Gainesville provides an outstanding benefits package to its employees. Benefits include excellent health/dental/vision/life insurance plans, pension plan, 457 deferred compensation plan, generous leave policy, and wellness program including the use of fitness centers and a progressive health services department. Apply online at www.CityofGainesville.jobs through July 25th. Live in our award-winning community and work to enhance the Gainesville way of life!