Typical tasks include but are not limited to:
Manage and organize labor relations activities, including contract negotiations, contract administration and union relations; work closely with human resources staff to ensure consistent administration of personnel policies and procedures, labor contracts and labor relations; manage and participate in the development of labor relations work plans; assist in development of strategies for collective bargaining negotiations; develop and negotiate changes to labor contracts during life of agreement; review and evaluate policies and procedures and recommends changes.
Administer labor contracts; provides interpretation of labor contract terms to managers and employees; oversees processes for the review and resolution of employee grievances; advises managers and employees on the more sensitive labor and employee relations matters, including grievances and arbitration procedures and actions, employee performance and complex leave issues; advise and assist managers and supervisors in identifying issues and determining appropriate courses of action; work with managers and labor representatives to resolve problems; consult County Counsel and/or Risk Management staff on highly complex employee issues.
Mediate disputes and assist in conflict resolution; advise management in corrective action and performance management; negotiate letters of agreement, separation agreements and last chance agreements in coordination with the Deputy HR Director, HR Director, and/or County Counsel.
Hire and supervise professional staff; provide regular feedback and prepare performance evaluations; recommend and administer progressive discipline; conduct and/or facilitate staff training and development programs; promote cooperative team efforts among staff and with other County departments.
Serve as the County’s designated bargaining representative for interim bargaining; act as County's chief negotiator for assigned collective bargaining processes.
Assist department manager in the investigation of grievances or complaints; assist department managers in the administration, review and resolution and defense of grievances and other appeal procedures; in coordination with County Counsel, acts as a witness in representing the County in interest and grievance arbitrations.
Research, develop, implement, and administer new labor and employee relations, collective bargaining and other human resources policies and procedures; delivers presentations to the County Administrator, department directors, employee groups, and union representatives on employee and labor relations issues; design and deliver supervisory training in the areas of contract administration, grievances, labor and other employee relations issues.
Participate as a member of the HR management team; participate in department budget and strategic planning processes; participate in department-wide policy and program decisions with other members of the HR management team.
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