DIVISION DIRECTOR OF LABOR RELATIONS

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 Division Director of Labor Relations leads the planning, directing, and coordinating of human resource, labor relations, and equal employment opportunity activities and staff of Wayne County. Reporting to the Director of Personnel/Human Resources, the Director of Labor Relations is responsible for the collective bargaining administration and negotiation activities for over 2500 employees with the seventeen (17) unions including twenty-three (23) locals. This position delivers strategic initiatives that inspire organizational excellence, engagement, education, and empowerment that drives accountability and results. Ensures organizational initiatives are consistently aligned to staff, values, mission, operational needs, and objectives. Is responsible for compliance in areas of fair and equitable employment practices while supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility initiatives of the County. Extensively communicates to inform, educate, and drive consistent and aligned information and tools to our employees, other department directors, elected officials, and the CEO's Office to help facilitate the execution of County business and achievement of optimum County results.

• Management and oversight of labor and employee relations for Wayne County.
• Civil Service oversight and appeal process advocacy.
• Advise managers and supervisors on various human resources and labor relations issues.
• Leadership development and succession planning for division
• Development of labor strategy
• Labor cost analysis, impact and mapping
• Provides Consultation and Advice to Others: Advise others on legal or regulatory compliance matters.
• Other duties as assigned.

ELIGIBLE PERSONS

At the time of application, eligible persons must have:

• Master's degree in human resource management, Labor & Industrial Relations, or closely related field
• Law degree preferred, or considerable knowledge and proficiency in labor & employment law, including EEO, FMLA, ADAA, ADEA, FOIA, PERA, etc. Basic knowledge of the democratic political process, ethics in government, and home rule.
• Ten (10) years of progressively responsible experience managing and directing human resource operations in a large public sector organization, including knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and collective bargaining, and personnel information systems, with a focus on strategic business planning and leadership development. Demonstrated commitment to quality customer service and satisfaction.

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.

For information regarding the Department of Justice - EEO Utilization Report, please visit https://www.waynecounty.com/departments/phr/legal-postings.aspx.

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 hrexam@waynecounty.com. 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.