Employee Relations Manager - Labor Relations

Scott County, Minnesota•Shakopee, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Scott County is seeking a Labor Relations Manager with expertise in labor relations, collective bargaining, and employment law. This highly independent leadership role partners closely with the ER Director to shape labor strategy, guide contract administration, and support a positive, equitable workplace culture. The incumbent works independently for expert management and implementation of Employee Relations/Human Resources policy and procedures, programming, and operations. Incumbent works with the Director to provide leadership, guidance, support, and direction to staff, supervisors, managers, directors, and elected officials on a wide variety of human resource topics, issues, and practices. Oversees and provides program planning and direct supervision for staff in program areas assigned. Performs highly specialized and complex work in the application of state and federal employment law and serves as a subject matter expert on Employee Relations/Human Resources.

Requirements

Equivalency of a Bachelor's Degree and six (6) years of professional level, increasingly responsible and in the realm of HR program administration, implementation, and development and staff oversight.
1 or more years' experience managing HR programs or staff.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of experience performing duties directly related to those in the position, including handling grievances and acting as a labor negotiator.

Responsibilities

Serve as a subject matter expert in labor relations, providing guidance on collective bargaining, contract interpretation, grievance resolution, and compliance with state and federal labor laws (ADA, FMLA, FLSA, Public Employment Labor Relations Act, Minnesota Veteran's Preference Act).
Serve as primary negotiator in collective bargaining negotiations, grievance arbitrations, mediations, and related labor proceedings; develop and implement negotiation strategies aligned with operational, financial, and legal interests.
Advise management, supervisors, and elected officials on labor relations policy, contract provisions, and best practices to ensure consistent and compliant application of labor agreements.
Administer labor contracts by guiding departments on contract interpretation, avoidance of grievances, and proper application of discipline; manage grievance procedures and represent the organization in dispute resolution.
Conduct research and analysis of labor markets, precedents, and economic data to inform bargaining positions and strategic planning; prepare briefs and reports for leadership and governing bodies as assigned by ER Director.
Maintain effective working relationships with union representatives, county attorney staff, and labor management committees; participate in labor negotiation strategy sessions and provide input on scenarios, options, and impacts regarding bargaining positions.
Provide technical assistance and advice on the application of rules, regulations, and practices related to labor relations; draft, interpret, and administer labor contract provisions and implement supporting processes.
Plan, develop, and implement Employee Relations programs, policies, and procedures consistent with HR best practices, state, and federal laws/regulations, county policies.
Oversee, supervise, and coordinate the work of other employees; hire, promote, mentor, and train employees.
Make work assignments, direct work, evaluate performance, reward, and discipline.
Serve as coach and mentor to others addressing issues, providing policy and practice guidance, and providing training and education for program area implementation across a multi-disciplined organization.
Provide advice and counsel on people management issues; direct and guide ER department staff in their work on these matters.