LABOR RELATIONS MANAGER
Wayne County Government
- Detroit, MI
- $101,526-130,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Advise managers on the proper application of collective bargaining agreements ("CBAs") and various other labor relations matters
- Responsible for planning, implementation, and administration of assigned labor relations programs ensuring adherence to the terms of the collective bargaining agreement
- Directly support the labor strategy and activities related to the preparing for labor negotiations
- Serve as Wayne County negotiator for assigned units and/or issues
- Provide specific expertise in areas including, but not limited to, contract administration/ interpretation, grievance processing /resolution, discipline and discharge activities, arbitrations, and litigation
- Investigate employee and/or union complaints alleging harassment, improper conduct, workplace violence, and/or CBA violations
- Advise managers on the appropriate steps for employee discipline and corrective action
- Advise managers on labor issues when needed
- Serve as Step 4 grievance hearing officer and draft responses
- Advocate for County at arbitration hearings and other labor hearings
- Draft briefs related to above mentioned hearings
- Resolve grievances and draft settlement agreements when appropriate
- Ensure the effective implementation of newly negotiated CBAs
- Draft Memorandums of Agreement and Memorandums of Understanding
- Facilitate Special Conferences with unions with an eye to resolving any issues
- Support all other aspects for labor /management negotiations
- Any other duties and responsibilities as assigned