Labor Relations Administrator (Hybrid Work Schedule)

The Arapahoe County government serves its communities in ways both obvious and obscure. As the beating heart of local and regional government, we’re here for our neighbors on their best days—and their worst. We share our residents’ goals of preserving our quality of life and strive to be the place we’re proud to call home. GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF JOB: The Labor Relations Program Manager plays a key role in ensuring that the relationship between employers and employees is healthy and productive. DUTIES: • Represent the organization in negotiations with labor unions and participate in collective bargaining agreement negotiations • Responsible for all administrative and program management functions for labor relations including but not limited to scheduling, agendas, note taking, follow-up on tasks, develop and deliver management trainings • Administers and interprets labor contracts regarding issues like healthcare, wages, pensions, unions, and management practices. • Advise on labor law compliance and draft policies, procedures and processes related to employee relations • Drafts proposals and rules and ensures that approved policies are communicated to human resources and the County • Provide guidance and counsel to management and employees on labor relations issues and collective bargaining agreements • Facilitate communication between human resources, department directors, and the County Attorney’s Office • Acts as a bridge between labor unions, management and staff by facilitating communication between management and employees to resolve disputes and grievances • Partners with the County Attorney’s Office regarding complaints of unfair labor practices • Works with the Total Compensation Team to collect information and data to assess cost and policy implications of negotiations and disputes. This may include management and union proposals, pay scales and wages, and benefits • Conducts surveys, interviews, and other research related to human resource policies, compensation, and other labor negotiations; collects information and reports results to Human Resources Director. Apply tot his job