Labor Relations Manager
State of Vermont
- Montpelier, VT
- $34.27 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Collective bargaining
- Labor contract administration and interpretation for multiple collective bargaining agreements covering State employees
- Provide consultation, education, leadership, and technical expertise on labor relations and personnel administration issues to appointees, managers, supervisors, human resources staff, union representatives, and employees
- Administration of the grievance resolution process
- Develop, and administer personnel policies and procedures
- Administration of other related programs such as ADA, workforce equity and diversity, and affirmative action initiatives
Please Note: This position is being recruited at multiple levels. If you would like to be considered for more than one level, you MUST apply to the specific Job Requisition.
- Labor Relations Specialist (#49891)
- Senior Labor Relations Specialist (#49892)
- Labor Relations Manager (#49893)
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.Environmental FactorsDuties are normally performed in a standard office setting. Some travel may be required for which private means of transportation should be available. Some work outside of normal work schedule may be required. Strong differences of opinion may be encountered in dealing with employee grievances, employees, union representatives, managers, or the public.Minimum QualificationsBachelor's degree or higher in labor/employee relations AND three (3) years or more of experience in human resources, including labor/employee relations, labor contract negotiation and/or administration, or experience administering labor and employment laws and regulations (such as EEOC, FLSA, FMLA, ADA/ADAAA).
OR
Bachelor's degree or higher in human resources, business, public administration, or related field AND five (5) years or more of experience in human resource, including labor/employee relations, labor contract negotiation and/or administration, or experience administering labor and employment laws and regulations (such as EEOC, FLSA, FMLA, ADA/ADAAA).
OR
Eight (8) years or more of experience in human resource INCLUDING five (5) years or more experience in labor/employee relations, labor contract negotiation and/or administration, or experience administering labor and employment laws and regulations (such as EEOC, FLSA, FMLA, ADA/ADAAA).Preferred QualificationsSupervisory experience.Total CompensationAs a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:
- 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
- Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
- State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
- Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
- Low cost group life insurance
- Incentive-based Wellness Program
- Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program