Labor Relations Administrator 2

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Accepting applications for Labor Relations Administrator 2

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) mission is to partner with people and communities to support Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families in realizing their version of a good life.

Ohio is the heart of opportunity, and we envision Ohio as the best place in the nation for people with developmental disabilities to thrive. Our core values reflect our focus on the experience of each person we support:

Inclusion

Partnership

Respect

The Division of Human Resources provides quality services to attract, motivate, manage and retain a diverse and competent workforce. The division emphasizes customer service based on consultation and communication with the DODD workforce in order for the agency to more effectively carry out its mission and values.

30 months' experience as Labor Relations Officer 2, 63472.

OR

18 months' experience as Labor Relations Officer 3, 63473.

OR

54 months' experience in collective bargaining to include contract administration & management representation with regard to grievances &/or negotiated agreements (successful completion of the OCB Academy may be substituted for 6 mos. of

required collective bargaining experience referenced in this portion of the minimum qualifications; applicants who

completed OCB Academy prior to 1/1/2018 may substitute 12 months' experience).

OR

Completion of undergraduate core program in human resources management AND 30 months' experience in labor

relations/collective bargaining which included contract administration & management representation with regard to

grievances &/or negotiated agreements (successful completion of the OCB Academy may be substituted for 6 mos. of

required collective bargaining experience referenced in this portion of the minimum qualifications; applicants who

completed OCB Academy prior to 1/1/2018 may substitute 12 months' experience).

OR

Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave

Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)

Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) is seeking an experienced Labor Relations Administrator 2 to lead the Department’s Labor Relations Unit. Under the general direction of the Deputy Director of Human Resources, this position oversees all aspects of DODD’s labor relations and collective bargaining activities, ensuring compliance with relevant state and federal laws, contractual obligations, and agency policies.

This position supervises Labor Relations staff in Central Office, coordinates with management across Ohio’s Developmental Centers, and serves as a strategic partner to agency leadership in managing employee relations, contract negotiations, grievance handling, disciplinary processes, and related workforce initiatives.

Key Responsibilities\:

Program Oversight & Policy Development

Plans, coordinates, and administers the labor relations and collective bargaining program.

Develops policies, procedures, and strategies to support organizational goals.

Serves as the agency’s Drug-Free Workplace Coordinator.

Supervises the attendance monitoring process and participates in reviewing FMLA certification requests.

Grievance & Arbitration Management

Oversees the agency grievance process; writes and reviews grievance responses.

Analyzes trends, makes recommendations, and ensures readiness for arbitration.

Represents management at Step 3 grievance meetings, mediation, and arbitration.

Disciplinary Action & Investigations

Provides consultation to Central Office and Developmental Center managers on disciplinary actions.

Reviews and signs disciplinary letters and packets; recommends levels of discipline.

Tracks and analyzes disciplinary trends to improve process effectiveness.

Labor Strategy, Negotiation and Special Projects

Serves as the Director’s designee on statewide Labor/Management committees (e.g., 1199 APC, OCSEA, Institutional Agencies Coalition).

Coordinates with the Office of Collective Bargaining (OCB) and other state agencies.

Participates in labor contract negotiations and agency training assessments.

What’s in it for you:

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave

11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee’s salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

To request a reasonable accommodation due to disability, please contact ADA Coordinator Renae Wallace at or by email at .

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Hourly wage will be paid at step 1, unless otherwise specified by collective bargaining agreement or rules outlined in the ORC/OAC.