Employee & Labor Relations Manager

Job description

Starting Salary: $95,742 - $103,084 annually Anticipated Hiring Range: Appointments are generally made in the lower portion of the salary range, based on qualifications and internal equity, with opportunities for future salary growth. The Position: Human Resources is seeking an experienced and confident Employee & Labor Relations professional to lead a critical function within our Human Resources division. This position reports directly to the Division Director of Human Resources (Employee & Labor Relations) and oversees a team responsible for managing employee relations, labor relations, workplace investigations, and discipline administration for a large, complex public organization. In this role, the selected candidate will provide guidance to County leadership on high-impact employee relations matters—ensuring that decisions are fair, consistent, legally sound, and aligned with organizational values. This person will also lead the administration of Pre-Disciplinary Hearings, grievance processes, and employee relations strategy. This position functions as a working manager, balancing leadership responsibilities with direct casework and hands-on involvement in employee relations m...