Human Resources Generalist Labor Relations and Special Projects

Overview

The City of Fort Myers strives to be an employer of choice and most of our employees turn jobs into long term careers. The salary shown in the job description is the full range for this position from entry to later career.

NEW EMPLOYEES ARE HIRED AT, OR NEAR THE ENTRY POINT SHOWN, DEPENDING ON QUALIFICATIONS AND RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.

FLSA Status: Exempt Safety Sensitive
: NO Level II Screening
: NO

This is a professional, exempt position responsible for administering the City’s employee and labor relations programs. Under the general direction of the Human Resources Director, the Employee and Labor Relations HR Generalist performs complex professional work with a primary focus on employee relations and labor relations in a unionized public-sector environment.

The position provides advice and consultation to supervisors, managers, and employees regarding employee conduct, workplace disputes, progressive discipline, grievances, EEO matters, and collective bargaining agreement interpretation. The incumbent assists with labor relations activities, participates in workplace investigations, and supports the development and implementation of human resources policies and procedures to ensure consistent and legally compliant practices.

This role also provides support for compensation and classification activities, special human resources projects, and administrative functions within the Human Resources Department. The position requires the exercise of independent judgment, discretion, and analytical skill in handling sensitive employee relations matters, managing human resources data systems, and ensuring compliance with applicable labor agreements, employment laws, and City policies, while delivering a high level of internal customer service.

No supervisory responsibilities.

During an Emergency Situation

Essential Employees may be required to work during a declared emergency. Depending on the nature of the emergency, this may require working around the clock for several days on short notice.

Non Essential Employees will not be required to work during a declared emergency. The employee’s Department Head will determine when the employee will be required to work.

• Free city-paid employee health coverage, additional for spouse or family
• 3 weeks Paid Time Off (sick & vacation)
• 13 paid holidays
• Pension plan & optional Deferred Compensation
• City-paid life insurance
• Optional Vision, Dental, and Disability Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-site Gym facility
• And much more!

• Serves as a primary management resource for employee relations matters, including performance management, disciplinary actions, attendance issues, workplace conduct, harassment and discrimination complaints, grievances, and conflict resolution.
• Provides guidance and consultation to supervisors and managers to ensure employee relations matters are handled consistently, fairly, and in compliance with applicable laws, City policies, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Conducts or assists with workplace investigations, including interviewing involved parties, collecting and analyzing information, preparing documentation, and making findings and recommendations.
• Counsels supervisors and employees on workplace conduct, progressive discipline, and compliance with personnel policies and procedures.
• Provides advisement and training to supervisors related to discipline, discharge, and documentation practices.
• Represents the City in unemployment compensation hearings and assists with preparation for grievance proceedings, mediations, arbitrations, and other employee relations matters, as assigned.
• Manages risk and ensures legal compliance related to employee relations matters, including compliance with FMLA, ADA, FLSA, EEO, and related employment laws; responds to charges and inquiries from agencies such as the EEOC.
• Coordinates with the HR Director on employee relations matters with legal implications, including investigations, disciplinary actions, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Promotes positive employee relations and supports early resolution of workplace concerns to minimize grievances, disputes, and litigation.

• Serves as a subject matter resource on labor relations by assisting with the interpretation, administration, and application of collective bargaining agreements in accordance with Chapter 447, Florida Statutes.
• Assists the Human Resources Director with labor relations activities in a unionized environment, including collective bargaining preparation and contract administration.
• Conducts research and analysis related to collective bargaining agreements, labor laws, PERC decisions, comparable public-sector practices, and bargaining proposals.
• Assists in preparing negotiation materials, costing analyses, briefing documents, and management proposals.
• Participates in the collective bargaining process as directed, including data analysis and proposal development.
• Supports contract administration by…