Labor Relations Manager

City of Springfield•Springfield, IL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Springfield is seeking applicants for a Labor Relations Manager to join the Office of Human Resources. This role is responsible for overseeing labor relations within the city, including reviewing legislation, developing negotiation strategies, conducting training, and serving as a primary contact with union representatives. The position requires a strong understanding of collective bargaining, employment laws, and excellent communication and analytical skills.

Requirements

Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college with courses in labor relations, personnel administration, business administration, or related field.
Requires four years experience in labor relations with extensive labor negotiations.
Requires thorough knowledge of collective bargaining and employment laws at the federal, state and local levels.
Must have exceptional written and oral communications skills.
Must also possess the ability to organize facts and analyze proposals and positions.
Must possess the ability to think quickly in adversarial situations.
Must possess the ability to make effective public presentations.

Nice To Haves

Juris Doctor (JD) and license to practice law in the State of Illinois is optional but is preferred.
Preference for employment in all positions with the city shall be given to applicants who are full-time city residents.
To be eligible to apply, current City employees must have completed their probationary period and attained certified status in their current position.

Responsibilities

Review current and proposed labor employment and labor legislation that may impact employee relations.
Review policies regarding employment and labor issues to identify their applicability to labor issues.
Evaluate dates, revenue forecasts, employment trends and practices of other jurisdictions for development of a plan of action to serve as the limit of bargainable benefits.
Consult with staff of the Office of Human Resources, Office of Budget and Management, and Office of Corporation Counsel to develop plan limits and negotiation strategy.
Conduct training sessions for supervisors and managers in issues related to human resources, labor relations, or collective bargaining agreements.
Conduct research and investigations regarding alleged employee misconduct as assigned.
Advise management of rights and responsibilities under collective bargaining agreements in a timely and accurate manner.
Effectively answer managers' and supervisors' questions related to collective bargaining agreements and employment policies in a timely and accurate manner.
Serve as negotiator or member of negotiating teams for purposes of collective bargaining with union officials.
Serve as primary contact and liaison between union representatives and the City.
Develop and direct the application of labor relations policies and procedures for the City of Springfield.
Coordinate timely scheduling of and preparation for contract negotiations.
Advise the Director of Human Resources and City officials on the status of negotiations and makes recommendations regarding negotiating positions.