Chief Labor Negotiator

The City of Henderson announces an examination to fill one (1) vacancy for the classification of Chief Labor Negotiator, a senior leadership role within the Department of Human Resources.

Under limited direction, the incumbent partners with the Human Resources Director and the HR Management team to oversee employee and labor relations functions, serves as the chief negotiator in collective bargaining with employee unions, advises City leadership on complex labor and employee relations matters, and performs related duties as assigned.

Pursuant to the Henderson City Charter, this is an unclassified position not covered by the City of Henderson Civil Service Rules. Employment is at-will and may be terminated with or without cause or notice by either the incumbent or the City.

• Competitive Salary Range: $ – $ annually. Salary placement for non-represented positions is based on a comprehensive compensation review and takes into consideration the candidate's qualifications and internal equity.
• Base Wage increase upon successful completion of Initial Probationary or Qualifying Period.
• Additional Base Wage Increase and/or Lump Sum Bonus.
• Work‑Life Balance:
  Four (4)-Day, 38‑hour workweek (Monday to Thursday).
• Paid Leave and Holidays:
  Leave and Holidays Policy;
  Family and Medical Leave and Extended Leave Policy.
• Comprehensive benefits package including: medical, dental, vision, and life insurance; health and dependent‑care flexible spending accounts; long‑term disability; employee assistance program; retirement benefits (Nevada PERS, RHS Account, deferred compensation 457(b) and 401(a) plans with matching); voluntary benefits; public‑service‑loan‑forgiveness program; tuition and certification reimbursement.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources Management, or a related field.
• Seven (7) years of advanced‑level human resources experience, including at least five (5) years of employee and labor relations experience, with a principal negotiation role and demonstrated success.
• Must pass a nationwide fingerprint‑based record check and warrants check.
• Must complete Security Awareness and NCIC/NCJIS certification within six months of hire and be recertified annually.
• Desirable:
  Juris Doctorate.
• Desirable:
  Master’s degree in a related field.
• Desirable:
  Experience working in multiple Human Resources functional areas.
• Desirable:
  Certification as an HR professional through the Public Sector Human Resources Association or SHRM.

Completed Employment Application, Resume, and any other supporting materials required for consideration.

The selection process will begin with a screening of application packages. Best‑qualified candidates will be invited to participate in written, performance, and oral assessments, including unstructured interviews and other assessment tools. All applicants will be notified by email or telephone of their application status and interview details after the closing date of this announcement.

Appointees may be subject to background investigation, drug/alcohol testing, and a medical/physical examination. The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with legal, ethical, and professional standards. Reasonable accommodation will be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities. Candidates requiring accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department in writing at the time of application.