Labor Relations Administrator; Hybrid

The Arapahoe County government serves its communities in ways both obvious and obscure. As the beating heart of local and regional government, we’re here for our neighbors on their best days—and their worst. We share our residents’ goals of preserving our quality of life and strive to be the place we’re proud to call home.

The Labor Relations Program Manager plays a key role in ensuring that the relationship between employers and employees is healthy and productive.

• Represent the organization in negotiations with labor unions and participate in collective bargaining agreement negotiations
• Responsible for all administrative and program management functions for labor relations including but not limited to scheduling, agendas, note taking, follow-up on tasks, develop and deliver management trainings
• Administers and interprets labor contracts regarding issues like healthcare, wages, pensions, unions, and management practices.
• Advise on labor law compliance and draft policies, procedures and processes related to employee relations
• Drafts proposals and rules and ensures that approved policies are communicated to human resources and the County
• Provide guidance and counsel to management and employees on labor relations issues and collective bargaining agreements
• Facilitate communication between human resources, department directors, and the County Attorney’s Office
• Acts as a bridge between labor unions, management and staff by facilitating communication between management and employees to resolve disputes and grievances
• Partners with the County Attorney’s Office regarding complaints of unfair labor practices
• Works with the Total Compensation Team to collect information and data to assess cost and policy implications of negotiations and disputes. This may include management and union proposals, pay scales and wages, and benefits
• Conducts surveys, interviews, and other research related to human resource policies, compensation, and other labor negotiations; collects information and reports results to Human Resources Director.

• Expert knowledge of labor law and regulations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to influence others
• Strong attention to detail

• Accountability
• Accessibility
• Inclusivity
• Integrity

• Bachelors in human resources, labor relations or related field
• At least 8 years of relevant experience; or
• Any equivalent combination of education and work experience that satisfy the requirements of the job will be considered.

• SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP

Work is generally confined to a standard office environment.

The following are some of the physical demands commonly associated with this position.

Spends 90% of the time sitting and 10% of the time either standing or walking.
Occasionally lifts, carries, pulls or pushes up to 20 lbs.
Occasionally uses cart, dolly, or other equipment to carry in excess of 20 lbs.
Occasionally climbs, stoops, kneels, balances, reaches, crawls and crouches while performing office or work duties.
Verbal and auditory capacity enabling constant interpersonal communication through automated devices, such as telephones, radios, and similar; and in public meetings and personal interactions.
Constant use of eye, hand and finger coordination enabling the use of automated office machinery or equipment.
Visual capacity enabling constant use of computer or other work-related equipment.

Definitions:
Occasionally:
Activity exists less than 1/3 of the time.
Frequently:
Activity exists between 1/3 and 2/3 of the time.
Constantly:
Activity exists more than 2/3 of the time.

** Arapahoe County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other status protected under the law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment and that selection decisions are based on…