EMPLOYEE & LABOR RELATIONS SPECIALIST (HR Professional II) - Range 14 / NON

Municipality of Anchorage • Anchorage, AK

17d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general supervision of the Employee and Labor Relations (ELR) Supervisor, provide assigned department(s) with employee and labor relations direction and support in areas such as investigation, progressive discipline, performance management and evaluation, grievance process management, collective bargaining agreement interpretation and application, federal and state employment law, municipal code, policy and procedure application and compliance, proactive conflict resolution, and training of supervisors regarding all aspects of human resources and labor law best practice principles, compliance, and requirements. The Employee & Labor Relations Specialist works in concert with assigned department(s) and other Divisions in Human Resources, including Benefits, Records, Classification, Employment, and Payroll. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, or a related field, and two (2) years of professional Human Resources experience, one (1) of which must have been in recruitment, position classification, benefits, records administration, or a human resources specialty appropriate to the position.
• Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire
• Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License and satisfactory Driving Record at time of hire.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and any combination of post-secondary education or progressively responsible experience in human resources or a related field may substitute for the Bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis.
• Post graduate education in the field or a related field may substitute for the required non-specialized experience on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Provide assigned department(s) with employee and labor relations direction and support in areas such as investigation, progressive discipline, performance management and evaluation, grievance process management, collective bargaining agreement interpretation and application, federal and state employment law, municipal code, policy and procedure application and compliance, proactive conflict resolution, and training of supervisors regarding all aspects of human resources and labor law best practice principles, compliance, and requirements.
• Work in concert with assigned department(s) and other Divisions in Human Resources, including Benefits, Records, Classification, Employment, and Payroll.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program.
• If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted Background Check.
• If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the candidate's Alaska Driver's License, and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states, if the Alaska Driver's License was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history.
• Military Service Interview Preference
• Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach proof of current service to the application.
• The Municipality of Anchorage is an Employer of National Service.
• The MOA is an EO and AA Employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level