Salary: $111,404.80 - $172,681.60 Annually
Location : Arlington, VA
Job Type: Full-Time and/or Part-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 1132-24A-HRD-BH
Department: Human Resources Department
Division: HRD Human Resources Department
Opening Date: 03/08/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Position Information

Arlington County's award-winning is seeking a dynamic and motivated Senior Labor Relations Manager to provide critical human resource support to the County's new collective bargaining and labor relations efforts. This position will be responsible for analyzing compensation and budget scenarios as they prepare, enter and conduct contract negotiations with unions. Additionally, this position will also assist County leadership on a wide range of administrative proceedings to resolve conflicts and complaints for unionized employees.

Specific Duties include:

• Developing economic package options for consideration, including multi-year cost projections;
• Writing and reviewing counter offers and fiscal impact statements;
• Participating in meetings with the Chief Labor Negotiator, department and HR representatives, and union representatives to address both formal and informal resolutions of complaints;
• Providing guidance to departments regarding compliance of negotiated contract terms and labor regulations;
• Managing the implementation of key negotiated terms, particularly as they relate to pay; and
• Providing compensation and benefits benchmarking as needed.

The ideal candidate for this role will be able to build productive relationships with a variety of stakeholders, have strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and possess economic package analysis experience as well as a broad knowledge of total compensation principles.
Selection Criteria

Minimum:

• Bachelor's degree Human Resources, Employment and Labor Law, Public or Business Administration, or related field; and
• Significant and progressively responsible professional experience in the navigation of employee relations, labor relations, collective bargaining, compensation, fiscal analysis, and/or Human Resource Management.

Substitution: Additional, directly related qualifying experience may substitute for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Desirable: Preference may be given to candidates with one or more of the following:

• Master's Degree in Human Resources, Employment and Labor Law, Public or Business Administration, or related field;
• Experience serving as a Labor Relations Specialist or similar role within a Local, State, Federal, or other government relations environment;
• Experience providing compensation analysis, benchmarking, and budget formation, including the development of multi-year cost projections; and/or
• Experience navigating contract negotiations with Unions.

Special Requirements
Background Check: A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It may include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You may be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.

Cover Letter: A complete application will include an attached cover letter and resume highlighting how your background has prepared you for a position within labor relations. Be sure to detail your experience serving as a Labor Relations Specialist or a similar role within a Local, State, Federal or Public/Private environment, your employee relations experience in an environment with a formalized dispute resolution and/or grievance process, as well as your experience providing compensation analysis, benchmarking, and budget information, including the development of multi-year cost projections. A cover letter may also be typed in the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the application.
Additional Information
The pay ranges listed above are effective June 30, 2024.
Work Hours: Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with telework opportunities upon prior approval of the supervisor.
Your responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire are considered part of the selection process. Please do not enter "see resume" as a response to the questions.

Each section of the application must be completed. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for the completed application. A cover letter will also be required to be attached to your application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

The official title for this position is Senior Labor Relations Manager.
All Senior Labor Relations Managers are eligible for County government employee benefits that include health, dental, vacation and sick leave, commuter transportation subsidies, tuition reimbursement, as well as a generous retirement plan.

For more information on Arlington County's generous benefits and retirement plan, click

Arlington County is committed to advancing diversity, equity, access, and inclusion across all our services, activities, and programs.

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Applicants who have questions or need assistance with the application may telephone (703) 228-3500 or visit the Human Resources Department. Our staff will be happy to work with you to enter your application into the system. Public access computers are available at all County Libraries, and in the Human Resources Department.
The examination process for this position may include: (1) training and experience evaluation; (2) written and oral examination; (3) personal interview; (4) performance test/work sample; and/or (5) physical examination.
Applicants with disabilities may request reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process. Please call the ADA Coordinator at 703-228-3559 (voice) or email .
Eligibility for Arlington County Government employee benefits depends on your position type (permanent or temporary) and your status (full-time or part-time).
More detailed information on benefits and conditions of employment is available on the Arlington County Human Resources Department website: www.arlingtonva.us/pers.
Permanent, Full-Time Appointments
All jobs are permanent, full-time appointments unless otherwise stated in the announcement. The following benefits are available:
Paid Leave: Vacation leave is earned at the rate of five hours biweekly. Leave accrual increases gradually until eight hours of leave are earned biweekly for twelve or more years of service. Sick leave is earned at the rate of four hours biweekly. Paid parental and family leave benefits are also offered. Leave is pro-rated for part-time employees.
Holidays: There are eleven paid fixed holidays each year, as well as two floating holidays. Initial allotment of floating holidays may vary based on when you are hired.
Health and Dental Insurance: Four group health insurance plans are offered - a health maintenance organization, two plans with in-network only coverage, and a high-deductible plan with in and out-of-network coveerage, along with a Health Savings Account (HSA). Group dental insurance is also offered, with two options for coverage. The County pays a significant portion of the premium for these plans for employees and their dependents. The County also contributes to the HSA.
Life Insurance: Basic life insurance is provided at no cost to employees. The benefit is one times annual salary. Additional life insurance may be purchased for yourself, spouse, and/or children.
Retirement: The County retirement program is made up of three parts: a defined benefit (pension) plan, a defined contribution plan (401(a)), and a deferred compensation plan (457). The defined benefit plan provides a monthly retirement benefit based on your final average salary and years of service with the County. You contribute a portion of your salary on a pre-tax basis to this plan. General employees contribute 4% of pay; uniformed public safety employees contribute 7.5% of pay. The County also contributes to this plan. Employees become vested in the plan at five years of service.
For general employees, the County also contributes 4.2% of pay to a defined contribution plan (401(a)). The 457 deferred compensation plan allows you to save for retirement on either a pre-tax (457b) or post-tax (457 Roth) basis up to the IRS annual limit. New employees are automatically enrolled with a pre-tax contribution equal to 2% of your pay. A variety of investment options are available for the 401(a) and 457 plans.
Other Benefits: The County also offers health care, dependent care, and parking flexible spending accounts; adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement; transit and walk/bike to work subsidies; a college savings plan; wellness programs; training opportunities; and a variety of other benefits.
Permanent, Part-Time Appointments:
Part-time employees who work ten or more hours per week receive paid leave and benefits in proportion to the number of hours worked per week.
Limited Term Appointments:
Benefits are the same as permanent appointments except that the employees do not achieve permanent status.
Temporary Regular Appointments:
Temporary regular employees who work 30 hours or more per week are eligible for health, dental, and basic life insurance as described above. They are also eligible for vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays.
Temporary Seasonal and Occasional Appointments:
Temporary employees who work on a seasonal basis or variable hours receive sick leave, but do not normally receive other paid leave or benefits. Exceptions are noted in individual announcements.
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1. Please attach a cover letter or use the space below to detail your experience with the following. If a cover letter is already attached to your application, please type "N/A". - Serving as a Labor Relations Specialist or similar role within a Local, State, Federal, or other Public or Private environment.- Employee relations experience in an environment with a formalized dispute resolution and/or grievance process; and/or- Providing compensation analysis, benchmarking, and budget information, including the development of multi-year cost projections.
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What is your highest level of completed education?

• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
• Associate degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree (or higher)
• None of the above

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How many years of experience do you have in the navigation of employee relations, labor relations, collective bargaining, compensation, job and organizational design?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to less than 2 years
• 2 to less than 3 years
• 3 or more years

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Please describe your experience navigating contract negotiations with Unions. If none, please type "N/A".
Required Question