Labor Relations Officer 3 (PN 20014508)

State of Ohio • Columbus, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Ohio Department of Health's Office of Human Resources is seeking a Labor Relations Officer 3 to coordinate and monitor all aspects of labor relations. The officer advises all levels of management on labor relations matters and contract interpretation, assists the Labor Relations Administrator in planning agency labor relations strategy, and analyzes labor issues and trends in consultation with HR and agency leadership. The role investigates discipline requests and prepares investigatory reports, develops and presents training for managers and supervisors, and—under the Labor Relations Administrator's direction—serves as the agency's primary Equal Employment Opportunity officer. The position also prepares and maintains correspondence, administrative reports, grievance and discipline records, and case files for administrative hearings such as mediation and arbitration.

This is a permanent, full-time, classified, exempt-from-union position with normal hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with a flexible schedule. The listed starting rate is $40.40 per hour at Pay Grade 14, Step 1. After six months of satisfactory performance, the rate may increase to $42.70 per hour, with yearly raises thereafter.

Requirements

• Meet one of the stated qualification pathways: three years of collective bargaining experience, including contract administration and management representation regarding grievances and/or negotiated agreements; or an undergraduate core program in human resources management plus 12 months of labor relations/collective bargaining experience including those duties; or 24 months of experience as a Labor Relations Officer 1; or 12 months of experience as a Labor Relations Officer 2; or an equivalent combination meeting the minimum class qualifications.
• Successful completion of the OCB Academy may substitute for six months of the specified collective bargaining or labor relations/collective bargaining experience; for applicants who completed the academy before January 1, 2018, it may substitute for 12 months of experience.
• Job skill: labor relations.
• Technical skill: human resources.
• Professional skills: conflict management, active learning, coaching, and developing others.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor all aspects of labor relations.
• Advise all levels of management on labor relations matters and contract interpretation.
• Assist the Labor Relations Administrator in planning the agency's labor relations strategy.
• Identify and analyze labor issues and trends in consultation with the Labor Relations Administrator, Chief of Human Resources, executive staff, and agency supervisors.
• Investigate requests for discipline and prepare investigatory reports.
• Prepare and present group training on labor relations topics, including contract administration and disciplinary action, for managers and supervisors.
• Under the Labor Relations Administrator's direction, serve as the agency's primary Equal Employment Opportunity officer and ensure compliance with applicable EEO and affirmative action requirements.
• Prepare and maintain correspondence, administrative reports, grievance files and records, discipline files until a decision is made, and case files for administrative hearings such as mediation and arbitration.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after the eligibility period.
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave, plus 11 paid holidays per year.
• Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
• Education and development opportunities, including Employee Development Funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
• Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS, and optional Ohio Deferred Compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed