Senior Labor Relations Specialist

Overview

The Labor Relations Division at the Department of Human Resources (DHR) has an immediate opening for a skilled Labor Relations professional to join our dynamic team.

 

As part of this team, you will perform a wide variety of labor relations and personnel administration functions including, but not limited to:

• Collective bargaining
• Labor contract administration and interpretation for multiple collective bargaining agreements covering State employees
• Provide consultation, education, leadership, and technical expertise on labor relations and personnel administration issues to appointees, managers, supervisors, human resources staff, union representatives, and employees
• Administration of the grievance resolution process
• Develop, and administer personnel policies and procedures
• Administration of other related programs such as ADA, workforce equity and diversity, and affirmative action initiatives

 
This position requires a high degree of professionalism, motivation, decision making and customer service skills to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships in potentially stressful situations. In addition to day-to-day labor relations duties, you may provide leadership and guidance to a small staff of professional level employees. Qualified candidates will have a strong foundation in Human Resources with experience in labor/employee relations or labor contract negotiation and/or administration, and or experience administering labor and employment laws and regulations.

 

The Department of Human Resources is currently supporting a hybrid telework model.

Who May Apply

This position, Senior Labor Relations Specialist (#48969), is open to all State employees and external applicants.
Please Note: This position is being recruited at multiple levels. If you would like to be considered for more than one level, you MUST apply to the specific Job Requisition.

• Labor Relations Specialist (#48968)
• Senior Labor Relations Specialist (#48969)
• Labor Relations Manager (#48960)

 
If you would like more information about this position, please contact John Berard at john.berard@vermont.gov.
Resumes will not be accepted via e-mail. You must apply online to be considered.

Environmental Factors

Duties are normally performed in a standard office setting. Some travel may be required for which private means of transportation should be available. Some work outside of normal work schedule may be required. Strong differences of opinion may be encountered in dealing with employee grievances, employees, union representatives, managers, or the public.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or higher in human resources, business, public administration, or related field AND four (4) years or more of experience in human resources, including labor/employee relations, labor contract negotiation and/or administration, or experience administering labor and employment laws and regulations (such as EEOC, FLSA, FMLA, ADA/ADAAA).

OR

Six (6) years or more of experience in human resources,  including experience with labor/employee relations, labor contract negotiation and/or administration, or experience administering labor and employment laws and regulations (such as EEOC, FLSA, FMLA, ADA/ADAAA).

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Industrial or Labor Relations.

Total Compensation

As a State employee you are offered a great career opportunity, but it's more than a paycheck. The State's total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits that are worth about 30% of your total compensation, including:

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI)
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• Low cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

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Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Vermont celebrates diversity, and is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect and meaningful inclusion that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The State does not discriminate in employment on the basis o