Job Details

SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Chief Talent Officer, the Executive Director of Labor Relations and Employee Services oversees two key teams within the department of Human Resources. Position oversees a team to support the Chief Talent Officer with day-to-day management of labor relations and employment issues, ensuring District compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations. In addition, the position will communicate policy decisions, ensure a high-level of customer service from the team, and set goals and benchmarks with the team. The Executive Director will also communicate regularly with General Counsel and serve as a member of the Human Resources senior leadership team.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in labor relations, human resources management, business, or public administration or related field.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS STANDARDS:

• Five (5) or more years of successful experience in labor and contract negotiations for a large school system or comparable governmental entity.
• Two (2) years of experience in a position requiring investigation of employee relations issues.
• Extensive knowledge of labor and employment laws and regulations.
• SHRM-certified professional (PHR) or Senior Professional (SPHR) preferred.
• Thorough understanding of human resources principles and practices.
• Experience in grievance procedure arbitration.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment and maintain consistency in decisions.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.
• Must be able to prepare comprehensive reports and represent ideas clearly and concisely.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships across diverse groups, including schools, departments, labor unions/associations and community/business partners.

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