Hybrid Administrator of Labor Relations IV (HUMAN RESOURCES) bei City of Detroit, MI

About the Department

The Labor Relations class plays a key role in supporting and performing all aspects of the organization's labor relations. This includes contract negotiations, applications, and executions. The Administrator of Labor Relations must have a detailed understanding of the knowledge, theory and principles of labor relations. This expertise is crucial for effectively representing the organization and fulfilling all the responsibilities of this position.

Position Duties

• Acting as advocate for the city at arbitration and MERC hearings 
• Acts as the main point of contact between management, labor unions, and employees
• Assumes responsibility for division operations in the absence of superiors
• Attends negotiation sessions, conferences and meetings, and participates in discussion of assigned issues
• Collects and prepares general and technical information for labor negotiation proceedings
• Conducts investigations and hearings and writes management's response to individual employee and union grievances
• Consults and provides guidance to executive and senior management including human resources on labor relations strategies, legal compliance and best practices 
• Developing negotiation strategies, analyzing economic impacts, industry trends, and organizational goals to create effective negotiation proposals
• Develops contract language and proposals for economic and non-economic provisions
• Drafting and administering the collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) and ensuring proper implementation of collective bargaining agreements (CBAs)
• Drafts responses to Union inquiries and requests for information ensuring compliance with applicable laws and rules.
• Ensuring the proper interpretation of the collective bargaining agreement(CBA)
• Experience with and understanding of unfair labor practices (ULP) charges 
• Experience with Michigan Employee Relations Commission (MERC)hearings
• Fosters positive relationships by working to build and maintain constructive relationships with union representatives and other stakeholders
• Gathers information, meets with appropriate parties and prepares reports and related documents
• Grievance strategy and avoidance training
• Instructs and trains staff on requirements, policies ,procedures and best practices for the provision of labor relations services
• Investigates and replies to inquiries and complaints challenging policies and actions of management
• Investigates, analyzes and makes recommendations to proposals and issues submitted by management and union representatives
• Knowledge and understanding of the Public Employment Relations Act (PERA)
• Participates in joint activities with other department functions to address labor relations issues
• Participation and/or Serving as the lead representative for management during collective bargaining with unions
• Prepares reports, charts, tables and graphs on existing rates, proposed rates and rate studies
• Represents management in labor negotiations, conferences and grievance hearings
• Research pertinent labor laws, mediation board and court decisions, previous contracts, current contracts and related materials of other jurisdictions and private organizations
• Resolves complex issues relating to the application of rules, policies and procedures as they pertain to general and specific cases and assures consistency in application
• Serves on committees and teams for special projects and initiatives
• Stays current on proposed legislation and regulations and assessing their potential impact on the City of Detroit 
• Training and implementation of ratified contracts which includes communication of any changes
• Understanding and managing the grievance and arbitration process
• Understanding of the Fact Finding, Mediation and ACT 312 negotiation processes
• Understanding of various election petitions and the election/recognition process under PERA

Minimum Qualifications

Education 
Bachelor's degree with specialization in labor relations, human resources, public or business administration or a related field. 
 
Experience - Recent experience in labor relations or human resources activities which have included negotiation and administration of collective bargaining agreements.
 
Administrator of Labor Relations IV - Significantly advanced levels of responsibility and four to five (4-5) years of human resources experience in any combination of the following components: compensation, recruitment/staffing, benefits, labor relations experience, employee relations, training and development, and organizational development.

Preferred Experience
Legal knowledge and experience
Managing and resolving complex disputes, including arbitration proceedings. 

Proven record of hands-on labor relations work

Labor relations experience with significant time spent in a lead or senior role.
A strong background in contract negotiations, contract administration, grievance resolution and legal compliance 

Equivalency 
Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Other Qualifications

Evaluation Plan

• Interview: 70%
• Evaluation of Training, Experience & Personal Qualifications: 30%
• Total of Interview and Evaluation T.E.P: 100%

Additional points may be awarded for:

• Veteran Points: 0 – 15 points
• Detroit Residency Credit:   15 points

LRD: 06/18/25

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