The Charter County of Wayne is Michigan's first and largest County! Home to 34 cities and nine townships; from Rockwood to Livonia, from Sumpter Township to the Grosse Pointes, each community in Wayne County offers residents and businesses a unique blend of opportunity to live, work, play and raise families.
Headquartered in beautiful Downtown Detroit, our largest city and the automotive capital of the world, Wayne County Government offers a diversified economy and high standards for our residents' quality of life. With a history rich in culture, arts and diverse communities, Wayne County takes pride in its promotion of diversity, inclusion and equity, not only through its residents but also through its employees.
Becoming a part of the Wayne County team means that you are driven, ambitious and ready to have a positive impact on the community.
DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR JOB DUTIES
The Labor Relations Manager administers collective bargaining agreements to resolve disputes between employees and managers, negotiates collective bargaining agreements, and coordinates grievance procedures to handle employee complaints. The Labor Relations Manager presents Wayne County's position in contract negotiations and grievance arbitrations. The position is responsible for drafting contract proposals and compiling information and statistics on the economic proposals of both labor and management. The Labor Relations Manager facilitates meetings between labor and management to discuss and attempt to resolve issues of mutual concern. Generally, the position serves as resource for managers and County executives.

• Advise managers on the proper application of collective bargaining agreements ("CBAs") and various other labor relations matters
• Responsible for planning, implementation, and administration of assigned labor relations programs ensuring adherence to the terms of the collective bargaining agreement
• Directly support the labor strategy and activities related to the preparing for labor negotiations
• Serve as Wayne County negotiator for assigned units and/or issues
• Provide specific expertise in areas including, but not limited to, contract administration/ interpretation, grievance processing /resolution, discipline and discharge activities, arbitrations, and litigation
• Investigate employee and/or union complaints alleging harassment, improper conduct, workplace violence, and/or CBA violations
• Advise managers on the appropriate steps for employee discipline and corrective action
• Advise managers on labor issues when needed
• Serve as Step 4 grievance hearing officer and draft responses
• Advocate for County at arbitration hearings and other labor hearings
• Draft briefs related to above mentioned hearings
• Resolve grievances and draft settlement agreements when appropriate
• Ensure the effective implementation of newly negotiated CBAs
• Draft Memorandums of Agreement and Memorandums of Understanding
• Facilitate Special Conferences with unions with an eye to resolving any issues
• Support all other aspects for labor /management negotiations
• Any other duties and responsibilities as assigned

ELIGIBLE PERSONS
At the time of application, eligible persons must have:
A Bachelor's Degree in Labor Relations, Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or closely related field
Juris Doctorate is preferred, or a master's degree in Industrial Relations or closely related field is sufficient depending upon years of experience
At least five (5) to ten (10) years of relevant experience in: Labor Relations, Collective Bargaining Negotiations, Grievance Administration, Arbitration, and other areas consistent with the duties of the position.
Equal Opportunity Employer: Wayne County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to: recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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Accommodations: If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Wayne County Department of Personnel/Human Resources at 313-224-5901 or via email at . Hearing or speech impaired persons using TDD's or similar devices may contact the Michigan Relay Center, toll free at (800) 649-3777 or 711 to communicate directly with the Department of Personnel/Human Resources during regular working hours.