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Labor and Employee Relations Manager (4568-27)
Cincinnati, United States
Job Title: Labor and Employee Relations Manager (4568-27)
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio/ Hybrid
Your Benefits of Working for Hamilton County!
- Flexible and Potential Hybrid Work from Home Option.
- Starting Pay: $90,500.80 annually
- Generous Paid Time Off: 11 Paid Holidays, three weeks of vacation in the first year, immediately accruing paid sick time, and paid parental leave.
- Ohio Public Employee Retirement System which includes 14% Employer Contribution and a defined benefit option.
- Highly Competitive and Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, HRA, Dental, Vision, Employer-Paid Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligibility, Free On-Site Parking, Wellness Incentives, robust Employee Assistance Program, access to Free Medical Services and Rx through Marathon Health, plus expansive Behavioral and Mental Health Resources, and More!
We serve the residents of Hamilton County in more ways than you may realize! Hamilton County is seeking a Labor & Employee Relations Manager to facilitate collective bargaining and support employee relations across the organization. In this role, you will coordinate and support labor negotiations in partnership with external consultants, advise management on contract interpretation, and oversee grievance administration and workplace investigations. You’ll play a key role in ensuring consistent, fair, and legally compliant practices that align with the County’s mission and values. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact by fostering collaboration, supporting County leadership, and helping shape effective labor strategies that serve both employees and the community.
Summary of Job Duties:
- Collective Bargaining and Contract Administration
Leads or co-leads contract negotiations for Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) bargaining units, in coordination with
consultants as appropriate. Serves as County's spokesperson or chief negotiator, preparing proposals, cost estimates, contract
language and Board resolutions. Advises management on contract interpretation and application of labor provisions. Tracks and analyzes labor costs, wage/benefit comparisons, and bargaining trends to inform negotiations and fiscal planning. Remains abreast of collective bargaining agreements across all County departments to promote cooperation, consistency in labor practices and alignment of strategies across the County Organization. Informs the Human Resources Director of the status of negotiations. - Employee Relations, Investigations and Policy Administration
Provides expert advice to County Leadership on employee relations matters, discipline, and policy application. Conducts and oversees investigations into employee complaints and potential policy violations and recommendations resolution. Reviews and approves disciplinary actions to ensure legal and policy compliance. Coordinates with managers on performance evaluations, probationary removals, and corrective actions. Reviews and updates the Personnel Policy Manual and recommends revisions to maintain compliance with laws and best practices. Oversees leave administration and accommodation programs; ensure compliance with federal, state, and local requirements. - Grievance, Arbitration and Equal Employment Opportunity
Administers the grievance process; ensuring timely response and proper documents. Represent the County in grievance arbitrations, disciplinary hearings, and before the State Personnel Board of Review, partnering with County Prosecutor, as needed. Responds to unfair labor practice charges filed with SERB and represents the County accordingly. Oversees responses to EEO charges related to applicants and employees, partnering with County Prosecutor on position statements and mediation efforts. Monitors all program activity to identify trends and recommend proactive interventions. - Special Projects and Continuous Improvement
Monitors legislative and regulatory developments affecting labor, employee relations, and leave/accommodation compliance,
recommends policy or contractual adjustments. Partners with employee training and development team on creation and delivery of training programs associated with contract administration, leave/ADA compliance, employee relations best practices. Creates process documentation to ensure continuity of labor and employee relations practices. Sets goals for, plans and prepares budget for program area. Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree with major course work in labor law, personnel management or related field
- five (5) years training and/or experience which indicates a thorough knowledge of labor relations, contract negotiations, grievance process, management and supervisory techniques, government structure and process, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- or equivalent combinations of education and experience.
Work Location and Hours:
- 138 East Court St. Cincinnati, OH. 45202
- 40 Hour Work Week, generally between core hours of 7:30-5:30
Deadline to Apply:
October 12, 2025
Be part of our Team! We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a second-chance employer and a recovery friendly workplace.
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