Human Resources Assistant Manager (Labor Relations)
Apply NowCompany: Broward County, FL
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
Description:
Salary: $84,797.87 - $135,337.58 Annually
Location : Fort Lauderdale, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: FASD HR Labor Relations
Opening Date: 07/16/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Veterans' Preference Notice: Under Section 295.07, Florida Statutes, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment with Broward County and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.
REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for the Human Resources Assistant Manager (Labor Relations) position in the Human Resources Division.
This Job Announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received
Benefits of Broward County Employment
High Deductible Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums:
Single $10.39 / Family $76.94
Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually
Consumer Driven Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums:
Single $78.64 / Family $273.13
Florida Retirement System (FRS) - Pension or Investment Plan
457 Deferred Compensation employee match
Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)
Paid Parental Leave
The Human Resources Division is a strategic partner to over 60 agencies/business areas, which includes 8 collective bargaining units and nearly 7000 employees in over 400 job classifications. The Human Resources Division's mission is championing a culture of engagement, continuous development, and performance excellence. Working with this mission in focus, the Labor Relations Section has the responsibility of ensuring compliance in the administration of employment/labor relations activities throughout the County.
The incumbent in this position works closely in conjunction with the Human Resources Manager and Human Resources Division management in the supervision and the administration of all Labor Relations activities and initiatives for Broward County. These activities include: complex employment issues, collective bargaining activities, progressive disciplinary and grievance procedures, leaves of absence and FMLA, workplace violence and critical incidents, substance abuse and rehabilitation agreements, disability, reductions in force/layoffs, performance management issues, and outreach initiatives through training programs and consultation sessions. Additionally, the incumbent researches and interprets employment law and stays abreast of any changes at the federal, state, and local levels. The incumbent in this position also serves as a subject matter expert in the County's Human Capital Management (HCM) implementation of the Human Resources Modules.
General Description
The purpose of this class within the organization is to supervise day-to-day oversight and activities, and functions of the Labor Relations Section of the Human Resources Division.
This class works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business or public administration, human resources or closely related field.
(One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.)
Requires four (4) years in human resources administrative work specifically in the areas of labor relations, or closely related experience including one (1) year of lead work or closely related experience.
An employment law background which includes experience negotiating directly with bargaining units in a local and/or county government setting, drafting policies, work rules, contracts, and various forms and legal documents is strongly preferred.
Special Certifications and Licenses
Must maintain a valid class E Florida Driver's License for duration of assignment.
Preferences
Juris Doctor (Employment Law)
Master's Degree or higher in a related field
HRCI-SPHR, IPMA-SCP, SHRM-SCP
HRCI-PHR, IMPA-CP, SHRM-CP
HR Certification from an accredited college
FPELRA FCLRP
NPELRA CLRP
Collective Bargaining/Management Experience
2+ years of prior experience in Public Sector Employment/Labor Relations (collective bargaining, union environment, grievance/arbitration; progressive discipline)
2+ years of prior experience with leave management and FMLA
2+ years of prior performance management experience
2+ years of prior supervisory experience
Prior PeopleSoft HCM experience
HRIS Experience (PeopleSoft)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Represents the County and the Human Resources Director, and/or Labor Relations Manager in collective bargaining activities with employee union representatives, such as negotiating successor agreements and labor management committees with bargaining agents representing employee groups; participation during impasse proceedings, unfair labor practices, and arbitrations.
Supervises and monitors the County's progressive disciplinary and grievance procedures.
Serves as a liaison between County agencies and the County Attorney's Office to obtain legal reviews of employment cases leading to separation of employment.
Acts for the Labor Relations Section Human Resources Manager in reviewing and making recommendations in pre-termination conferences, grievance meetings and supervisor/employee counseling sessions to ensure defensibility and consistency.
Assists all levels of management in resolving complex employment issues, including, but not limited to progressive disciplinary actions, leaves of absence and FMLA, workplace violence and critical incidents, substance abuse and rehabilitation agreements, disability, reductions in force/layoffs and performance management issues.
Participates in the Human Resources Division's and Labor Relations Section's outreach initiatives through training programs and consultation sessions with management and employees to improve knowledge of effective supervisory practices.
Participates as a subject matter expert in the County's HCM implementation and maintenance of the Human Resources modules.
Supervises day-to-day oversight and activities; assists in complex Human Resources and employment matters; makes policy recommendations; provides interpretation and guidance in the application of the County's labor agreements, employment laws, and County rules.
Performs related work as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
None.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Competencies
Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals. Has a sophisticated grasp of business drivers, finds new ways to increase own contribution. Stays attuned to business and industry changes, ensures own activities remain aligned to key objectives.
Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Consistently looks at complex issues from many angles; obtains a rich and deep understanding; swiftly cuts to the core issue; skillfully separates root causes from symptoms.
Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Consistently demonstrates strong judgment; may be sought out by others for expertise and guidance. Takes smart, independent action in urgent and non-routine situations, knows when to escalate for others' involvement.
Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Outlines clear plans that put actions in a logical sequence; conveys some time frames. Aligns own work with relevant workgroups. Takes some steps to reduce bottlenecks and speed up the work.
Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Measures and tracks team's and own performance, and helps the team learn from success, failure, and feedback. Adheres to, and enforces, goals, policies, and procedures.
Handles conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise. Seeks out a variety of opinions and options; maintains an open mind; takes steps to ensure conflict remains constructive; avoids polarized or unilateral decisions; seeks agreement on critical issues.
Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Listens attentively and takes an interest. Keeps others well informed; conveys information clearly, concisely, and professionally when speaking or writing.
Creates a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives. Shares insight into the purpose of the work, involves others appropriately and gives them credit for their contributions. Praises the successes of others.
County Core Values
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at [redacted] or email P[redacted] to make an accommodation request.
Emergency Management Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of free life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,000. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Part-time 20+ benefit eligible employees receive the benefits described above at a reduced amount.
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What is the highest degree you have earned from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business or public administration, human resources or closely related field?
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How many years of experience do you have in human resources administrative work specifically in the area of Labor Relations or closely related experience?
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How many years of lead work or supervisory experience do you have in human resources administration, specifically in the area of Labor Relations or closely related experience?
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Location : Fort Lauderdale, FL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:
Department: FASD HR Labor Relations
Opening Date: 07/16/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Veterans' Preference Notice: Under Section 295.07, Florida Statutes, certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment with Broward County and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.
REQUIREMENTS AND PREFERENCES
The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for the Human Resources Assistant Manager (Labor Relations) position in the Human Resources Division.
This Job Announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received
Benefits of Broward County Employment
High Deductible Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums:
Single $10.39 / Family $76.94
Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually
Consumer Driven Health Plan - bi-weekly premiums:
Single $78.64 / Family $273.13
Florida Retirement System (FRS) - Pension or Investment Plan
457 Deferred Compensation employee match
Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)
Paid Parental Leave
The Human Resources Division is a strategic partner to over 60 agencies/business areas, which includes 8 collective bargaining units and nearly 7000 employees in over 400 job classifications. The Human Resources Division's mission is championing a culture of engagement, continuous development, and performance excellence. Working with this mission in focus, the Labor Relations Section has the responsibility of ensuring compliance in the administration of employment/labor relations activities throughout the County.
The incumbent in this position works closely in conjunction with the Human Resources Manager and Human Resources Division management in the supervision and the administration of all Labor Relations activities and initiatives for Broward County. These activities include: complex employment issues, collective bargaining activities, progressive disciplinary and grievance procedures, leaves of absence and FMLA, workplace violence and critical incidents, substance abuse and rehabilitation agreements, disability, reductions in force/layoffs, performance management issues, and outreach initiatives through training programs and consultation sessions. Additionally, the incumbent researches and interprets employment law and stays abreast of any changes at the federal, state, and local levels. The incumbent in this position also serves as a subject matter expert in the County's Human Capital Management (HCM) implementation of the Human Resources Modules.
General Description
The purpose of this class within the organization is to supervise day-to-day oversight and activities, and functions of the Labor Relations Section of the Human Resources Division.
This class works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business or public administration, human resources or closely related field.
(One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.)
Requires four (4) years in human resources administrative work specifically in the areas of labor relations, or closely related experience including one (1) year of lead work or closely related experience.
An employment law background which includes experience negotiating directly with bargaining units in a local and/or county government setting, drafting policies, work rules, contracts, and various forms and legal documents is strongly preferred.
Special Certifications and Licenses
Must maintain a valid class E Florida Driver's License for duration of assignment.
Preferences
Juris Doctor (Employment Law)
Master's Degree or higher in a related field
HRCI-SPHR, IPMA-SCP, SHRM-SCP
HRCI-PHR, IMPA-CP, SHRM-CP
HR Certification from an accredited college
FPELRA FCLRP
NPELRA CLRP
Collective Bargaining/Management Experience
2+ years of prior experience in Public Sector Employment/Labor Relations (collective bargaining, union environment, grievance/arbitration; progressive discipline)
2+ years of prior experience with leave management and FMLA
2+ years of prior performance management experience
2+ years of prior supervisory experience
Prior PeopleSoft HCM experience
HRIS Experience (PeopleSoft)
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as necessary.
Represents the County and the Human Resources Director, and/or Labor Relations Manager in collective bargaining activities with employee union representatives, such as negotiating successor agreements and labor management committees with bargaining agents representing employee groups; participation during impasse proceedings, unfair labor practices, and arbitrations.
Supervises and monitors the County's progressive disciplinary and grievance procedures.
Serves as a liaison between County agencies and the County Attorney's Office to obtain legal reviews of employment cases leading to separation of employment.
Acts for the Labor Relations Section Human Resources Manager in reviewing and making recommendations in pre-termination conferences, grievance meetings and supervisor/employee counseling sessions to ensure defensibility and consistency.
Assists all levels of management in resolving complex employment issues, including, but not limited to progressive disciplinary actions, leaves of absence and FMLA, workplace violence and critical incidents, substance abuse and rehabilitation agreements, disability, reductions in force/layoffs and performance management issues.
Participates in the Human Resources Division's and Labor Relations Section's outreach initiatives through training programs and consultation sessions with management and employees to improve knowledge of effective supervisory practices.
Participates as a subject matter expert in the County's HCM implementation and maintenance of the Human Resources modules.
Supervises day-to-day oversight and activities; assists in complex Human Resources and employment matters; makes policy recommendations; provides interpretation and guidance in the application of the County's labor agreements, employment laws, and County rules.
Performs related work as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Physical Demands
Physical demands refer to the requirements for physical exertion and coordination of limb and body movement.
Performs sedentary work that involves walking or standing some of the time and involves exerting up to 10 pounds of force on a regular and recurring basis or sustained keyboard operations.
Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment)
Unavoidable hazards refer to the job conditions that may lead to injury or health hazards even though precautions have been taken.
None.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Competencies
- Business Insight
Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance the organization's goals. Has a sophisticated grasp of business drivers, finds new ways to increase own contribution. Stays attuned to business and industry changes, ensures own activities remain aligned to key objectives.
- Manages Complexity
Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Consistently looks at complex issues from many angles; obtains a rich and deep understanding; swiftly cuts to the core issue; skillfully separates root causes from symptoms.
- Decision Quality
Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. Consistently demonstrates strong judgment; may be sought out by others for expertise and guidance. Takes smart, independent action in urgent and non-routine situations, knows when to escalate for others' involvement.
- Plans and Aligns
Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Outlines clear plans that put actions in a logical sequence; conveys some time frames. Aligns own work with relevant workgroups. Takes some steps to reduce bottlenecks and speed up the work.
- Ensures Accountability
Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. Measures and tracks team's and own performance, and helps the team learn from success, failure, and feedback. Adheres to, and enforces, goals, policies, and procedures.
- Manages Conflict
Handles conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise. Seeks out a variety of opinions and options; maintains an open mind; takes steps to ensure conflict remains constructive; avoids polarized or unilateral decisions; seeks agreement on critical issues.
- Communicates Effectively
Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Listens attentively and takes an interest. Keeps others well informed; conveys information clearly, concisely, and professionally when speaking or writing.
- Drives Engagement
Creates a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives. Shares insight into the purpose of the work, involves others appropriately and gives them credit for their contributions. Praises the successes of others.
County Core Values
All Broward County employees strive to demonstrate the County's four core behavioral competencies.
- Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
- Customer focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
- Values differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Compliance
Broward County is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion. Broward County is committed to providing equal opportunity and reasonable accommodations to qualified persons with disabilities. We support the hiring of people with disabilities; therefore, if you require assistance due to a disability, please contact the Professional Standards Section in advance at [redacted] or email P[redacted] to make an accommodation request.
Emergency Management Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all County employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. County employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned.
County-wide Employee Responsibilities
All Broward County employees must serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Employee Code of Ethics, gift, and conflict of interest policies.
All Broward County employees must establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, political affiliation, familial status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity and expression.
Broward is a dynamic county that offers an exciting, stable career with incredible employee benefits such as 11 annual holidays, accrued annual/vacation and sick leave, FRS retirement, $50,000 of free life insurance, training and development, and participation eligibility in a deferred compensation (457) plan with a match up to $2,000. In addition, Broward County offers 2 health plans, a High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) with a County-funded Health Savings Account (HSA), and a Consumer Driven Health plan (CDH), Dental insurance, Vision insurance and Section 125 Flexible spending accounts for Medical Expenses and Dependent Care. Part-time 20+ benefit eligible employees receive the benefits described above at a reduced amount.
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What is the highest degree you have earned from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business or public administration, human resources or closely related field?
- No College Degree
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
- Juris Doctor Degree
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How many years of experience do you have in human resources administrative work specifically in the area of Labor Relations or closely related experience?
- Less than four years
- 4-5 years
- 6-7 years
- 8 or more years
03
How many years of lead work or supervisory experience do you have in human resources administration, specifically in the area of Labor Relations or closely related experience?
- Less than 1 year
- 1 year
- 2-3 years
- 4 or more years
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