SAFETY SENSITIVE: NoFINGERPRINTING REQUIRED: YesIMPORTANT: Applicants are strongly encouraged to complete ALL employment, education, licenses/certifications, and skills fields within the online application. The application is the primary record for determining your employment eligibility. You may attach a resume and cover letter to provide information in a different format, but your resume should never include information not already in the application fields. Do not use SEE RESUME in any of the application fields.*Pre-interview assessment/tests pertinent to the required job skills may be required.About UsThe City of Cape Coral is the seventh largest city in Florida, has over 1,500 full-time employees, provides various career path opportunities, and offers a robust training and development program for improving current talents, developing new skills, and building effective business relationships.Perks and BenefitsFree city-paid employee health coverage, additional for spouse or familyCity Employee Health & Wellness Center for healthcare services5 weeks Paid Time Off (sick & vacation)11 paid holidaysPension planCity-paid life and long-term disability insuranceOptional Vision and Dental PlansTuition reimbursementGym membership reimbursementAnd much more!QualificationsBachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration or closely related field.Six (6) years of progressively responsible human resources experience, to include one (1) year of employee/labor relations.Licenses or CertificationsMust possess a valid state driver's license and obtain a valid Florida driver's license within thirty (30) days of hire or promotion.Key ResponsibilitiesAssists management, employees, and Union representatives by providing guidance and interpretation on workplace policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements. Provides advisement and training to supervisors in discipline and discharge cases.Manages the grievance procedure outlined in the collective bargaining agreements, ordinances and policies; and advises City Management on same.Meets with Management/Labor to narrow contentious issues, researches, and offers solutions.Receives employee relations complaints and reports, researches and conducts necessary investigations, secures appropriate documentation, and makes recommendations to resolve the complaints based on findings.Assists City management and employees with performance appraisal programs.Consults with departments on programs to improve the quality of effective supervisory practices.Please review the full job description by clicking on the link below. To apply for the position, close the job description window and then click on the "Apply" button to complete your application.Employee Relations Specialist Job DescriptionAn Equal Opportunity Employer
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