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DC Department of Human Resources · 6 days ago

Human Resource Specialist (Employee/LaborRelations)

Washington, DC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

3+ years exp

DC Department of Human Resources is part of the District Department of Transportation (DDOT) and is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist. The role involves providing guidance on employee relations issues, conducting investigations, and ensuring compliance with workplace regulations.

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Responsibilities

The incumbent provides advice on employee and management rights and obligations, discipline, appeal and/or grievance rights, office conduct, leave, absenteeism, reassignments, promotions, and labor relations

The incumbent will review grievances and disciplinary actions for adherence to correct regulations and procedures

The successful candidate will also research and analyze facts to arrive at valid conclusions and prepares written recommendations

Provides guidance to managers and supervisors in resolving work-related and/or personal problems, which adversely affect morale and/or job performance

The incumbent will also coordinate with representatives from the Office of the General Counsel to assist managers and employees with personnel policy interpretations and in mediating disputes

The successful candidate will assure all disciplinary actions conform to regulations, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements

Provides guidance to departmental officials regarding problem employees and interpretation of regulations

The incumbent will also assist in the development of training materials concerning employee relations policies, practices and procedures

Also conducts a variety of studies and projects relevant to employee relations and prepares reports of the findings and recommendations

Qualification

Employee RelationsInvestigationsReport WritingFederal Employment LawsHuman Resources CertificationPerformance ManagementCounselingGuidanceCritical AnalysisGrievance Handling

Required

Individual must have one (1) year of specialized experience which is equivalent to the CS-12 grade level

Specialized experience which is directly related to the work of the position and has equipped the individual with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position such as but are not limited to the review, interpretation, and application of complex personnel policies, assessment and implementation of disciplinary and performance management actions, conducting research and investigations, performing critical analysis and report writing, and providing counseling and guidance

Preferred

Human Resources Certification and/or Bachelor's degree or higher in Human Resources or a related field

Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in employee relations conducting investigations, drafting written reports, and implementing discipline and other corrective measures

Experience handling EEO complaints and sexual harassment investigations

Knowledge of federal and local employment laws, including Title VII, ADEA, ADA, EPA, GINA, FMLA, and DC-specific regulations including DCFMLA, DCHRA, PPFWA, UADA, FCRSA, and DC Parental Leave Act