Job Abstract

Under general supervision, assists in the resolution of labor problems and issues within the department. Provides contract interpretations as needed. Serves as departmental representative at grievance hearings and meetings. Monitors the administration of labor contracts within the division to ensure consistency. Assists or performs other labor relations duties as designated. Attends and/or leads designated committees, as requested. Assists in policy development and training. Processes the City's unemployment claims and hearings. Assists with FMLA requests, ADA Accommodations, EEO complaints and investigations, drug and alcohol testing, and employee disciplinary conferences and corrective action. Performs other job-related duties as required.

A High School Diploma or GED is required. A Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Human Resources Administration, or a related field from an accredited four year college or university is required. Two years of full time paid experience working on labor relations activities including contract administration is required. (Substitution: One year of experience may substitute for each year of college education lacking.) Must have familiarity with the grievance process. Experience in governmental or public sector labor relations is preferred. A valid State of Ohio Driver's License is preferred.

Summary/Objective
Incumbent is responsible for addressing labor relations activities in addition to other related labor and employment relations duties as assigned.

Essential Job Functions

• Assists in the resolution of labor problems and issues within the department.
• Provides contract interpretations as needed.
• Serves as departmental representative at grievance hearings and meetings.
• Monitors the administration of labor contracts within Departments and Division to ensure consistency.
• Assists in policy development and training.
• Assists with FMLA requests, ADA Accommodations, EEO complaints and investigations, drug and alcohol testing, and employee disciplinary conferences and corrective action.
• Assists with identifying recommended revisions of City of Cleveland policy, strategy, tactics, and training based on complaint investigations.
• Prioritizes assignments and tasks to meet required deadlines.
• Performs other job-related duties as required by the Senior Labor Relations Officer.

• 3-5 years of related experience.
• Public sector, especially municipal government, experience preferred.
• Certification in human resources or investigations preferred.
• Bi-lingual in Spanish preferred.
• Interviewing witnesses, making credibility determinations, and the gathering and reviewing of documentary and electronic evidence.
• Case management, including information on practical techniques concerning the timely investigation of complaints.
• May conduct EEO complaint intake process and review equal opportunity complaints to clarify issues.
• Investigate employment practices or alleged violations of laws to document and correct discriminatory factors. Interview witnesses, suspects, claimants, and other interested parties. Identify and collect documents and other relevant evidence. Prepare reports of investigatory findings.
• Conduct ADA reasonable accommodation interactive process with employees, evaluated whether an accommodation request is reasonable, propose alternative reasonable accommodations when necessary, and provide written responses to accommodation requests.
• Act as hearing officer for grievance hearings and prepare written responses to union grievances. Explain regulations, policies, or procedures. Provide technical assistance in regard to civil rights laws and equal opportunity regulations.
• Evaluate personnel practices to ensure adherence to City policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements. Measure effectiveness of business strategies or practices.
• Develop solutions to resolve disputes between management and employees.
• Draft contract proposals or counter-proposals for collective bargaining or other labor negotiations as requested.
• Apply principles of progressive discipline and make disciplinary recommendations to management based on applicable City policy.
• Provide training to managers and employees regarding labor relations, contract administration, ADA, EEO, Civil Service rules, and/or human resources policies and procedures as needed.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working at a computer or standing.
• Must be able to occasionally lift items of up to 15 pounds.

• Primarily Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with the flexibility to work evening and weekend hours as required and on short notice.