Human Resources Assistant Manager

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The Broward County Board of County Commissioners is seeking qualified candidates for Human Resources Assistant Manager (Labor Relations) in the Human Resources Division.

This Job Announcement will remain open until a sufficient number of applications are received.

Compensation and Benefits :

• High Deductible Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums : Single $10.39 / Family $76.94
• Includes a County Funded Health Savings Account of up to $2400 Annually
• Consumer Driven Health Plan – bi-weekly premiums
• 457 Deferred Compensation employee match
• Eleven (11) paid holidays each year
• Vacation (Paid Time Off) = 2 weeks per year
• Up to 40 hours of Job Basis Leave for eligible positions
• Tuition Reimbursement (Up to 2K annually)

Broward County's Human Resources Division is a strategic partner to over 60 agencies / business areas, which includes 8 collective bargaining units and nearly 7,000 employees in over 400 job classifications. The Human Resources Division's mission is to champion a culture of engagement, continuous development, and performance excellence. Working with this mission in focus, the Labor Relations Section has the responsibility of ensuring compliance in the administration of employment / labor relations activities throughout the County.

The incumbent in this position works closely with the Human Resources Manager and Human Resources Division management in the supervision and administration of all Labor Relations and Employee Relations activities and initiatives for Broward County. These activities include : complex employment issues, collective bargaining activities, internal investigations, progressive discipline and grievance procedures, leaves of absence and FMLA, workplace violence and critical incidents, criminal background reviews, reductions in force / layoffs, separations, performance management issues, outreach initiatives through training programs and consultation sessions, and coaching staff on employee relations / labor relations matters. Additionally, the incumbent researches and interprets employment law and stays abreast of any changes at the federal, state, and local levels.

The successful candidate will have hands-on experience in employee relations and labor relations working with all levels of employees to communicate, educate, and ensure compliance and consistent application of policies and procedures. Candidates should be able to demonstrate their direct experience, knowledge, judgment, and decision-making skills related to their employee relations and labor relations responsibilities. An employment law background which includes hands-on experience negotiating directly with bargaining units in a local and / or county government setting, drafting policies, work rules, contracts, and various letters, forms, and legal documents is preferred.

General Description

The purpose of this class within the organization is to supervise day-to-day oversight and activities, and functions of the Labor Relations Section of the Human Resources Division.

This class works independently, under limited supervision, reporting major activities through periodic meetings.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business or public administration, human resources or closely related field.

(One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.)

Requires four (4) years in human resources administrative work specifically in the areas of labor relations, or closely related experience including one (1) year of lead work or closely related experience.

Special Certifications and Licenses

Must maintain a valid class E Florida Driver's License for duration of assignment.

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DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the job as

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