City of Gainesville

Employee & Labor Relations and Compliance Representative

Gainesville, Fl · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 51 days ago

TypeScriptAccessibilityExcelHREmployee RelationsHRISResearchCommunicationProblem Solving

About the role

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This role involves coordinating with unions, ensuring transparency and adherence to laws, and maintaining organized records.
Positions allocated to this classification typically report to a designated supervisor and work under general supervision.

Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for prolonged periods of time.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. Below are the required education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions.
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in employee relations/labor relations, business, human resources, or a related field. Minimum two (2) years of working experience in employee relations/labor relations, policy and procedure, compliance, or human resources required. Prior experience in a union setting preferred.
Or an Associate degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in employee relations/labor relations, human resources, business, or related field, and four (4) years of working experience in employee/labor relations, policy and procedure, compliance, or human resources. Prior experience in a union setting preferred.
Certification in Labor Relations, Human Resources Professional (PHR) certification through the Human Resources Certification Institute, or Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) through the Society for Human Resource Management, is preferred.
Strong interpersonal skills as demonstrated by the ability to interact collaboratively and productively and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with individuals of diverse backgrounds, including elected and appointed government officials, Charter Officers, City employees, union representatives of other agencies, and the general public.

Nice to have

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with coursework in employee relations/labor relations, business, human resources, or a related field.
Minimum two (2) years of working experience in employee relations/labor relations, policy and procedure, compliance, or human resources required.
Prior experience in a union setting preferred.
If courier duties are required, a valid Florida Driver's license is required.
Certification in Labor Relations is preferred.

Skills

Knowledge of laws, ordinances, regulations, and statutes governing human resources functions.
Knowledge of principles and practices of human resources, including employee relations.
Demonstrated intermediate-level knowledge of Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Advanced oral, listening, administrative, and written communication skills required
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assist with investigations from initial complaint to resolution
Ability to prioritize and multitask effectively in a fast-paced, confidential environment with competing priorities
Ability to analyze moderately complex information and prepare moderately complex reports.
Ability to understand and follow complex oral and written instructions.

Compensation

This is intermediate-level, professional-to-moderately complex administrative work supporting upper-middle-level managers in the development and administration of Employee and Labor Relations (ELR).
The ELR and Compliance Representative is responsible for overseeing and managing the organization's compliance with legal and regulatory requirements, including public records requests, ADA accommodations, and administering policies and procedures.
This role involves coordinating with unions, ensuring transparency and adherence to laws, and maintaining organized records.
Some judgment and discretion are required to perform duties related to matters of policy and interpret collective bargaining agreements.
Positions allocated to this classification typically report to a designated supervisor and work under general supervision.
Work in this class is distinguished from other classes by its application of varied, moderately complex, and innovative administrative duties in support of employee and labor relations matters.

Benefits

Please note; benefits are not available for temporary employees.

Equal opportunity

The City of Gainesville is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate in hiring. Minorities, women and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Individuals with a disability, who require special accommodations during the selection process, should notify the Human Resources Department at 352-334-5077 or TDD/TTY at 352-334-2292.
Veterans' Preference
Veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans' Preference ensures that veterans and eligible persons are given consideration at each step of the selection process. However, preference does not guarantee that a veteran or other eligible person will be the candidate selected to fill the position. Section 295.07, Florida Statutes (F.S.) specifies who is eligible for Veterans' Preference. State of Florida residency is not required for Veterans' Preference.
If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact recruiting at HR@cityofgainesville.org or by calling 352-334-5077.

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