Senior Human Resources Specialist – Employee & Labor Relations


Salary
$58,614.40 annually
Job Region
South
Department/Division
Human Resources
Organization
County of Osceola
City
Kissimmee
State
Florida
Job Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources, Labor Relations, or closely related field.

Experience: Three (3) years of current or recent experience performing at the level outlined in the essential job functions. An equivalent combination of experience, education, and/or training may be considered. Experience in a municipal, county, or other public sector environment is strongly preferred.

Miscellaneous:Must possess and maintain a valid Florida Driver’s License.

Job Description

Under general direction, performs professional and administrative work in support of the County’s employee and labor relations functions. This position serves as a subject matter expert and primary point of contact for employee and labor relations matters, including the review and approval of disciplinary actions to ensure fair and consistent application across all departments, grievance administration, tracking of disciplinary matters and union-related activities, and participation in union meetings, negotiations, and related proceedings. The position also provides oversight and guidance on performance management processes. The position requires the exercise of sound judgment, diplomacy, discretion, and initiative, and involves regular engagement with department directors, supervisors, union representatives, employees, and legal counsel.

Essential Job Functions

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

    • Reviews proposed disciplinary actions submitted by department managers and supervisors prior to issuance to ensure consistency, procedural compliance, and alignment with applicable policies, collective bargaining agreements, and past practice.
    • Maintains a comprehensive disciplinary tracking system, including counseling records, written warnings, suspensions, and terminations, to support consistency reviews and trend analysis across departments.
    • Provides guidance and coaching to supervisors and managers on the progressive discipline process, including development of performance improvement plans, corrective action documentation, and pre-disciplinary meeting procedures.
    • Analyzes disciplinary history and comparable cases to advise management on appropriate levels of discipline, ensuring defensible and equitable outcomes.
    • Manages the grievance procedure outlined in collective bargaining agreements and County policies; receives, logs, tracks, and monitors grievances through all steps of the process; maintains accurate records of all grievance cases.
    • Receives, investigates, and resolves employee relations complaints, including allegations of discrimination, harassment, and workplace misconduct, in accordance with applicable law and County policy.
    • Secures appropriate documentation during investigations, interviews relevant parties, and prepares written findings and recommendations for resolution.
    • Participates in union-management meetings, labor-management committee meetings, and related proceedings as a management representative.
    • Assists in the planning, preparation, and active participation in collective bargaining negotiations, including conducting wage and benefit research and costing proposals.
    • Provides guidance on the administration and interpretation of collective bargaining agreements to managers, supervisors, and HR staff; ensures consistent application of contract provisions.
    • Assists in the development, review, and implementation of Human Resources policies and procedures; recommends revisions to ensure legal compliance and alignment with best practices.
    • Oversees the performance management process, including monitoring probationary evaluations, ensuring timely completion of annual performance reviews, providing guidance to supervisors on performance documentation, and advising on corrective action when performance deficiencies are identified.
    • Develops and facilitates employee relations training programs for supervisors and managers, including mandatory policy trainings, supervisory practices, and discipline and discharge topics.
    • Performs duties as assigned/necessary which are related, or logical in assignment to the position.

Job type
Full-Time
Degree Desired
Bachelor's
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Apply By Date
September 30, 2026
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