DC Department of Human Resources · 1 week ago
Human Resource Specialist (Employee/Labor Relations)
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expDC Department of Human Resources is part of the District Department of Transportation (DDOT), and they are seeking a Human Resource Specialist focused on Employee and Labor Relations. This role involves advising on workplace relations, conducting investigations into grievances and misconduct, and ensuring compliance with employment laws to foster a positive work environment.
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Responsibilities
Provides advice on employee and management rights and obligations, discipline, appeal and/or grievance rights, office conduct, leave, absenteeism, reassignments, promotions, and labor relations
Reviews grievances and disciplinary actions for adherence to correct regulations and procedures
Researches and analyzes 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
Coordinates with representatives from the Office of the General Counsel to assist managers and employees with personnel policy interpretations and in mediating disputes
Assures all disciplinary actions conform to regulations, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements
Provides guidance to departmental officials regarding problem employees and interpretation of regulations
Assists in the development of training materials concerning employee relations policies, practices and procedures
Conducts a variety of studies and projects relevant to employee relations and prepares reports of the findings and recommendations
Qualification
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
Benefits
Health and life insurance benefits
Retirement benefits
Complimentary Capital BikeShare Membership
Continued professional development, and professional growth through d.University, the in-house training available for all DDOT employees
Flexible work schedule (team and role dependent)
Employer-assisted housing loan program, providing payment and/or closing cost financing for first-time home buyers (restrictions apply)
Company
DC Department of Human Resources
At the District of Columbia’s Department of Human Resources, we believe that people are the heart of public service.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Absala Mengestab
Chief Information Officer
Kristina Savoy
Chief Learning Officer
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