Senior Personnel/Labor Relations Officer

Oversee and coordinate departmental Human Resources activities including recruitment, staffing; manage and monitor departments' labor/employee relations programs; provide professional consultation to the Director, managers and supervisors in matters pertaining to employment law, discipline, conflict resolution and grievance/arbitration process; possess working knowledge of bargaining unit contracts and their interpretation; may oversee and manage departmental payroll functions. Support organizational effectiveness by partnering with central Human Resources to provide departmental advice and guidance that results in alignment of citywide objectives. Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the functions listed below. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation Oversee and coordinate personnel activities for an assigned department including recruitment, staffing, payroll, grievance procedures, labor relations, employee evaluations, equal employment opportunity and employee assistance programs. Present and/or coordinate the presentation of training programs for proper administration of rules & regulations, administrative instructions, collective bargaining agreements, documentation of employee performance, use of progressive discipline and methods used in grievance proceedings. Advise and make recommendations to department heads regarding the appropriate administration of City policies, procedures, rule, regulations and union contract compliance; consult with Central Human Resources and City Legal Department to ensure departmental administrative actions are consistent with City practice and compliant with pertinent City, Federal, State and local laws, ordinances and regulations. Collect, compile and analyze information, such as reference documents and statistical data concerning labor legislation, labor market conditions and prevailing union and management practices. Prepare and present arguments for grievances; assist in gathering and compiling information needed in the grievance process; assist in the preparing presentations for formal grievances; coordinate and schedule hearings. Review wage and salary surveys for salaries and benefits including those covered by collective bargaining agreements; provide information/justification to central Human Resources pertinent to the classification of new and existing positions. Assist in establishing comprehensive departmental related Human Resources documentation files for current and future research and evaluation. Provide assistance and/or guidance in investigations of employee misconduct, including analyzing all the facts and evidence gathered in misconduct investigations. Consult with Central HR and the Legal department regarding appropriate action. Oversee and coordinate, through subordinate level staff, the assigned program's work plan; assign projects and programmatic areas of responsibility; review and evaluate work methods and procedures; meet with key staff to identify and resolve problems. Coordinate and participate in recruitment efforts of internal and external applicants; create advertisement and scoring plan; monitor, screen, and maintain applicant pool; assist in interview process; finalize hire. Receive and respond to a variety of inquiries and complaints; direct complaints to appropriate staff member or department. Select, train, motivate and evaluate division personnel; provide or coordinate staff training; work with employees to correct deficiencies. May assist in oversight of departmental payroll functions and activities and recommend process improvements as needed to ensure compliance with Federal FLSA and FMLA requirements, Worker's Compensation, Personnel Rules & Regulations, City Collective bargaining agreements and Payroll policies.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS

Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new developments in the field of Human Resources Labor/Employee Relations, Employment Law. Perform related duties and responsibilities as required. Education and experience directly related to the minimum requirements below may be interchangeable on a year for year basis. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in human resources, labor relations, industrial relations, public administration, or business administration; and Five (5) years of human resources experience in at least three (3) of the following specialty areas: grievance hearings and arbitration collective bargaining negotiations analyzing and providing guidance on collective bargaining agreements and their implementation and interpretation labor relations or employment compliance staffing/recruiting classification/compensation; and To include two (2) years of supervisory experience. Professional Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR) Certification, or comparable HR certification, is preferred.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire. Possession of a valid City Operator's Permit (COP) within six (6) months from date of hire.

Environmental:

Office environment; exposure to computers.

Physical:

Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting for prolonged periods.