Employee and Labor Relations Manager

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent and twelve (12) years of professional experience in Public Administration, Business Administration, Human Resources and/or labor relations experience.

OR

Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Human Resources or a related discipline, and eight (8) years of employee and/or labor relations experience.

Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.

Valid State of Alaska Driver’s License and satisfactory Driving Record at time of hire.

Example of Duties

Serves as the Director of Employee & Labor Relations and Chief Negotiator for all Collective Bargaining Agreements with the MOA. Assists the Chief Human Resources Officer with daily activities and long and short-term planning for the Human Resources Department. Provides oversight of labor relations functions including contract negotiations, grievances, arbitrations, and discipline. Manages and directs activities of the labor relations section to ensure consistent application of collective bargaining agreements, personnel rules and policies and procedures. Supervises and provides direction to Employee & Labor Relations Manager. Develops and executes division goals, objectives, expectations and development of policies and procedures for the Labor Relations section. Coordinates with all sections of Human Resources to ensure appropriate application of collective bargaining agreements and Personnel Rules. Works with Department Directors and Managers on collective bargaining issues and interpretation. Other related duties as assigned.