Employee & Labor Relations Human Resources Specialist

This position is only open to Colorado Residents. Be BOLD and make a real difference . . .We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.

If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference, consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Our tobacco-free campus offers free parking and is conveniently located near RTD bus lines, Glendale City Set, and the Cherry Creek bike path. In addition to a great location and rewarding, meaningful work, we offer:Employee wellness programs and facilitiesExtensive internal professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjectsBike to work programs, including access to storage lockers and bike racksDistinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the State systemStrong, yet flexible retirement benefits including a choice of the PERA Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan, plus optional 401K and 457 plansMedical and dental health plansPaid life insuranceShort- and long-term disability coverage11 paid holidays per year plus generous personal time offMentoring program with opportunities for mentors and menteesTuition assistance for college-level courses including Masters degree programsExcellent work-life programs, such as flexible schedules, andA variety of employee resource groups

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About the Work Unit:The Office of Human Resources (OHR) provides strategic, tactical, and operational services to implement a comprehensive integrated departmental human resources (HR) program that maximizes productivity, diversity and inclusion, and a positive work environment while minimizing liability and risk in the department. Services include establishing and consulting on departmental talent management policies and processes (job evaluation, compensation practices, selection); interpreting and complying with the State Personnel System rules and policies as well as state and federal employment law; employee and labor relations (dispute resolution, performance management, discrimination complaints, and labor agreements); organizational and professional development (training, engagement, mentorships and career development, succession planning); time off and benefits administration; employee wellness and safety; and technical operational support (HR systems, onboarding/offboarding, transaction processing).

What you will be doing:The position utilizes the internal processes to intake, manage, and resolve employee and labor relations incidents. Position performs employee and labor relations to resolve formal grievances, progressive discipline, performance management disputes, labor relations issues under the partnership agreement (and any agency side agreements), and discrimination investigations and complaints in compliance with federal and state discrimination law. Duties include utilizing the internal processes to intake, manage, and resolve employee and labor relations incidents. Position supports supervisors and managers in creating a positive employee work environment. Position uses the intake forms, creates case files, and timelines to resolve incidents, and seeks legal guidance from the Attorney General’s Office when appropriate. Duties require collaboration with other HR units (e.g., HR business Partners, Benefits and Workers’ Compensation, and Organization Development. Duties require interviewing employees, supervisors and other employees who may have participated or witnessed the incident.

Option 1: Experience Six (6) years of full time professional experience in human resources that included employee relations, labor relations, or closely related work.

Option2: Combination of Education and Experience Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in business, business administration, human resources, management, psychology, public administration, or closely-related field; AND Two (2) years of full time professional experience in human resources that included employee relations, labor relations, or closely related work. (Minimum Qualifications)

Additional appropriate education will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.

This experience must be substantiated within the work history section of the application. The words, "See Resume" will not be accepted. Part-time work will be pro- rated.

Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of the Colorado classified personnel system, including a working knowledge of the State Personnel Board Rules and Director's Administrative ProceduresPrevious experience responding to employment charges and conducting investigationsPrevious experience conducting crucial conversations and bring opposing schools of thought to agreement or compromiseCritical thinking; ability and motivation to develop creative solutions to complex, interpersonal, process, and systemic challengesInitiative and self-management; the passion and the willingness to fully commit to the work and accomplish tasks within established timeframesDemonstrated ability to successfully manage stress and maintain work-life balanceDemonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and to exercise tact, discretion, and sound judgment

Conditions of Employment

Pursuant to CDPHE policy, a background check is required for all positions at CDPHE.