Executive Director of Labor Relations and Services

Executive Director of Labor Relations and Employee Services

Provide high‑level oversight and strategic leadership in labor relations and employee services for Providence Public Schools. Reporting to the Chief Talent Officer, this role manages two key teams within Human Resources, ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal labor laws, facilitating labor and contract negotiations, resolving employee relations issues, and maintaining a customer‑service oriented environment within the team. The position communicates policy decisions, sets goals and benchmarks, collaborates with General Counsel, and serves as a member of the Human Resources senior leadership team.

$–$ per year.

• Bachelor’s degree in labor relations, human resources management, business, public administration, or related field.

• Five (5) or more years of successful experience in labor and contract negotiations for a large school system or comparable governmental entity.
• Two (2) years of experience in a position requiring investigation of employee relations issues.
• Extensive knowledge of labor and employment laws and regulations. SHRM‑certified professional (PHR) or Senior Professional (SPHR) preferred.
• Thorough understanding of human resources principles and practices.
• Experience in grievance procedure arbitration.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain consistency in decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing; prepare comprehensive reports and represent ideas clearly and concisely.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships across diverse groups, including schools, departments, labor unions/associations and community/business partners.

Full job description and list of duties/responsibilities at:
https://provi

• Executive

• Full‑time

• Human Resources, Education, and Administrative

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Pension plan