Labor Relations Administrator

Ohio Department of Public Safety - Director's Office/Human Resources (Labor Relations)

Report in location: 1970 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223

Perks of Working for the Ohio Department of Public Safety

• Multiple pay increases over your first years of service!
• Free Parking!
• Free Onsite Gym and Walking Path!
• Daycare On-site!
• Cafeteria On-site!
  
  

What You'll Do As a Labor Relations Administrator 1

• Under general direction of the Assistant Chief Human Resources Officer, plans & administers overall labor relations program to include agency wide implementation of labor relations policy & procedures for the Ohio Department of Public Safety (ODPS) & directly supervises staff of Labor Relations, EEO & ADA sections.
• Monitors & responds to all Step 3 grievance proceedings, mediations or requests for disciplinary action to ensure timely, applicable, consistent & contractually sound responses.
• Reviews department administrative investigations & recommends discipline to Asst. Chief Human Resources Officer.
• Serves as liaison with Division Directors, ODPS Director &/or other leadership staff to advise them of all labor relations matters to include HR laws, policies & procedures.
  
  

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Option 1

• Or 4 yrs. exp. in collective bargaining to include contract administration & management representation with regard to grievances &/or negotiated agreements (successful completion of the OCB Academy may be substituted for 6 mos. of required collective bargaining experience referenced in this portion of the minimum qualifications; applicants who completed OCB Academy prior to 1/1/2018 may substitute 12 mos. exp.).
  
  

Option 2

• Or completion of undergraduate core program in human resources management
  
  

AND 2 yrs. exp. in labor relations/collective bargaining which included contract administration & management representation with regard to grievances &/or negotiated agreements (successful completion of the OCB Academy may be substituted for 6 mos. of required collective bargaining experience referenced in this portion of the minimum qualifications; applicants who completed OCB Academy prior to 1/1/2018 may substitute 12 mos. exp.).

Option 3

• Or 2 yrs. exp. as Labor Relations Officer 2, 63472.
  
  

Option 4

• Or 1 yr. exp. as Labor Relations Officer 3, 63473.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
  
  

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Job Skills: Labor Relations

Agency Contact Name and Information

Kristopher Croom | kacroom@dps.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Jul 21, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

Charles D Shipley Building

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$44.38

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8:00am - 5:00pm

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

Exempt from Union

Technical Skills

Human Resources, Labor Relations

Professional Skills

Attention to Detail, Customer Focus, Developing Others

Agency Overview

Our mission is to save lives, reduce injuries and economic loss, administer Ohio's motor vehicle laws and preserve the safety and wellbeing of all citizens.