The City of Richmond, Department of Human Resources is seeking a highly qualified Labor Relations Manager. The incumbent will serve as a subject matter expert, advisor, and leader in executing labor relations strategies aligned with organizational objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop short and long-term labor relations strategies aligned with business goals
• Lead labor contract negotiations and provide alternative dispute resolution expertise
• Oversee collective bargaining, contract administration, and alternative dispute resolution
• Supervise labor relations staff and manage case management systems
• Conduct ongoing assessment of City labor relations positions and agreements
• Provide recommendations for management decision-making processes
• Collaborate with HR, Legal, and Finance departments for integrated solutions

Qualifications and Skills:

• Considerable knowledge of labor law, collective bargaining strategies, and local government labor relations
• Experience in negotiating, interpreting agreements, and compliance/enforcement
• Strong negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and leadership skills
• Thorough understanding of labor relations practices and legal requirements
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and virtual team platforms
• Ability to manage staff in a hybrid work environment

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business/Public Administration, or related field
• 2 years of professional HR or compliance experience, including 1 year of supervisory experience
• One of the following certifications within one year: HRCI HR Certification (PHR/SPHR), SHRM HR Certification (SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP), IPMACP/IPMA-SCP, CLRA

Preferred Qualifications:

• 8 years of labor/employee relations or employment law experience
• 4 years of management experience in negotiations/mediation in a complex organization
• Public sector experience with labor partners or lead negotiator/mediator preferred
• Bachelor's Degree with emphasis in labor relations, compliance, or alternative dispute resolution