What are the responsibilities and job description for the County Labor Relations Chief position at Koff & Associates, A Gallagher Company?
The Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will bring to this role strong, effective and nuanced negotiation skills. They will be able to be strong when required and keep an eye out for the County’s fiscal needs, but also develop and maintain a close and effective working relationships with all the County’s bargaining units. This role requires deft subtlety, a clear head, close attention to detail and County priorities, and singular communication skills. The incumbent will nearly always be in negotiation of one or more MOU’s at any given time, and be able to not only manage those individual contracts, but see how they fit into the larger strategy of the County.
The Chief will work closely and harmoniously with HR, the AEO, the CEO and the Board of Supervisors in ensuring that the County’s represented employees are treated fairly, while maintaining fiscal responsibility. To that end, a strong basis in accounting/finance principles will be very helpful. Further, bringing a sense of levity and humor to the role will be greatly appreciated. Experience in handling politically sensitive issues is essential. The ideal candidate will know how to control the narrative and set priorities for the County that everyone can live with. Further, it is incumbent upon the Chief to be a team player and work closely with HR, as stated, and remember that their policies and strategy will affect everyone.
Please check the Job Brochure for more detailed information!
The ideal candidate will bring to this role strong, effective and nuanced negotiation skills. They will be able to be strong when required and keep an eye out for the County’s fiscal needs, but also develop and maintain a close and effective working relationships with all the County’s bargaining units. This role requires deft subtlety, a clear head, close attention to detail and County priorities, and singular communication skills. The incumbent will nearly always be in negotiation of one or more MOU’s at any given time, and be able to not only manage those individual contracts, but see how they fit into the larger strategy of the County.
The Chief will work closely and harmoniously with HR, the AEO, the CEO and the Board of Supervisors in ensuring that the County’s represented employees are treated fairly, while maintaining fiscal responsibility. To that end, a strong basis in accounting/finance principles will be very helpful. Further, bringing a sense of levity and humor to the role will be greatly appreciated. Experience in handling politically sensitive issues is essential. The ideal candidate will know how to control the narrative and set priorities for the County that everyone can live with. Further, it is incumbent upon the Chief to be a team player and work closely with HR, as stated, and remember that their policies and strategy will affect everyone.
Please check the Job Brochure for more detailed information!