Director Of Labor

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The Director of Labor is the primary point-of-contact for the City's labor community and is responsible for labor policy. The Director of Labor manages negotiations and grievance resolution with the City's internal bargaining units, ensures that City vendors meet any prevailing or living wage requirements applicable to their contract; and conducts outreach and enforcement related to paid sick leave, wage theft, and related issues.

Leadership and strategic planning: Provide visionary leadership to the Department of Labor, setting strategic goals and objectives aligned with the department's mission and the City's overarching priorities. Develop and implement comprehensive workforce plans to enhance the effectiveness, resilience, and sustainability of the City's workforce.

Divisional oversight: Provide strategic direction and oversight to Deputy Directors managing: Office of Employee and Labor Relations, Office of Worker Protections, Office of Labor Standards, and the Living Wage Working Group. Conduct management training programs on Positive Employee Relations (PER) and other critical labor topics.

Community engagement and customer service: Collaborate with external vendors to deliver labor relations services on time and within budget, ensuring alignment with City objectives. Engage with community organizations, labor groups, and advocacy partners to maintain open communication channels, address workforce concerns, and foster positive labor relations citywide.

Bachelor's degree in Labor Relations, Human Resources, Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field. Advanced degree preferred. 10 years of progressive experience in labor relations, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership or deputy director role, managing labor strategies with a deep understanding of federal, state, and local labor laws, compliance requirements, and labor regulations affecting public sector organizations.

Salary Range: $177,898 - $222,372

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