DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL AND LABOR RELATIONSCity of West Haven • West Haven, CT, United States
No longer accepting applications
DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL AND LABOR RELATIONS
City of West Haven • West Haven, CT, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
- Full-time
Job description
Director of Personnel and Labor Relations
DEPARTMENT: PERSONNEL
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
SEND RESUME TO:
Lisa A. Langella
llangella@westhaven-ct.gov
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer
DEPARTMENT: PERSONNEL
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
- This is very responsible work, planning, organizing and administering all aspects of the personnel and labor relations functions, recruitment, employee orientation, position classifications and compensation, personnel policies and procedures, employee professional development, training and wellness. Responsibilities also include the administration of employee retirement benefits, affirmative action and support of the City's risk management program.
- Works under the general direction of the Mayor within applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and ordinances.
- Supervises staff employees. Administrative Assistant, Benefits Coordinator, and HR Generalist
- Develops, recommends and directs all activities of the municipal personnel program prescribed in ordinances and the city charter pertaining to employee recruitment, selection, orientation and placement, plus those activities required to fulfill the related public personnel functions of employee evaluation, training, professional development, employee classification and compensation, employee relations and progressive discipline, record keeping, and research.
- Identifies needs and recommends revising programs or developing new programs in these functional areas.
- Responsible for resolving employee relations including Collective Bargaining.
- Participates in labor relation strategies and negotiations.
- Ensures compliance with all EEO regulations; administers the city's affirmative action program; reviews departmental affirmative action goals and timetables and makes recommendations for resolution of fair employment practices cases. Serves as the city's sexual harassment officer for the purpose of receiving and investigating complaints.
- Conducts organizational studies and recommends changes in organizational structure and staffing.
- Conducts salary and benefits surveys and recommends revisions to salary plans and employee benefits during the budget process.
- Develops and administers screening and testing programs under the personnel rules and establishes eligibility lists.
- Serves as trustee of the City of West Haven 401(K) Defined Contribution Plan. Supervises the everyday operation of the City of West Haven's 401(K) Defined Pension Plan.
- Assists in the creation of employment policies and procedures ensuring that they reflect the organization's practices and standards; updates and maintains employment policies and procedures as required.
- Oversees the benefits for city retirees and monitors payment for said benefits.
- Considerable knowledge of the principles of personnel administration and employee relations and of the techniques utilized in these fields, particularly as they relate to the public sector.
- Considerable knowledge of municipal organization and of a wide variety of positions common to public organizations.
- Considerable ability to make clear and logical written and oral presentations.
- Considerable ability to originate and establish long-range plans for the personnel programs of the municipality.
- Considerable ability in written and oral communication and establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, associates, subordinates, employees and their representatives, elected officials, professional groups, officials of other agencies, consultants and the general public.
- Good ability to plan, assign, supervise, and coordinate the activities of clerical employees engaged in personnel staff functions.
- Good ability to negotiate collective bargaining contracts and resolve grievances.
- Knowledge of local, state and federal laws and regulations governing personnel practices.
- Knowledge of the collective bargaining process.
- A bachelor's degree in business or public administration or a closely related field from a recognized college or university, plus five years of progressively responsible experience in private or public personnel administration, including collective bargaining experience or equivalent experience. Human Resource Certification preferred: SHRM-SCP or SPHR.
- Valid CT Driver's License
- Standard office equipment; motor vehicle.
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk and listen. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
- The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work conducted in typical office working conditions with virtually no disagreeable features. The noise level in the work environment is generally quiet.
- The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
- The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
- $95,000 to $120,000 with GENEROUS Health & retirement Benefits
SEND RESUME TO:
Lisa A. Langella
llangella@westhaven-ct.gov
Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer
Create a job alert for this search
DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL AND LABOR RELATIONS • West Haven, CT, United States
Similar jobs
HIRING REMOTE (NOT HIRING IN CA, MN, NY) The Zuzick Organization of Globe Life is New England's premier company for protecting working families assets with benefits.We were awarded one of New Engla...Show more
Director Sales & Business Development - Engineering Expert Services - Northeast Region This Jobot Job is hosted by: Kris Leishman Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button an...Show more
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT).Wage: Between $90-$127 an hour.Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist — Are you ready to launch or expand your private practice? .Headway is here to he...Show more
Dymax, part of the Bachmann Chemical & Engineering family of brands is based out of Torrington, Connecticut.Dymax is globally recognized as a pioneer in the development of light-curable adhesives a...Show more
The Associate Director plays a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction and execution of the Quinnipiac University Poll.Working closely with the Director, this position ensures the applicati...Show more
The primary objective of the Head of Personal Training is to maximize the number of members who participate in, and as a result retain, our paid Personal Training Services.This will be accomplished...Show more
At LifeStance Health, we believe in a truly healthy society where mental and physical healthcare are unified to make lives better.Our mission is to help people lead healthier, more fulfilling lives...Show more
Morningside House Senior Living | Long Island, New York.Full-Time | On-Site | Exempt $_______.ABOUT MORNINGSIDE HOUSE SENIOR LIVING.Morningside is one of the only women-owned and operated senior li...Show more
Human Resources Employee Relations - Yale Campus.Job Summary: The Human Resource Business Partner (HRBP) serves as a liaison between system operations and the Human Resources department.The HRBP de...Show more
Human Resources/Payroll Specialist.The Human Resources/Payroll Specialist takes a lead role in the Human Resource Department related to HRIS database administration, recordkeeping systems, policy i...Show more
Human Resources (HR) Specialist.A nursing home is seeking a Human Resources (HR) Specialist to join their team.Human Resources (HR) Specialistduties:.Benefits and Leave administration, including FM...Show more
BE/BC Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist.Inpatient and Partial-hospitalization Child & Adolescent program at .We are seeking applicants with outstanding clinical and managerial skills who have a pas...Show more
Join Our Caring Team at Apple Rehab West Haven!.Are you passionate about providing exceptional care in a warm, family-oriented environment? Look no further! Nestled at 308 Savin Avenue in West Have...Show more
The HR Business Partner is responsible for managing complex personnel matters on behalf of multiple clients in the Hospitality, Healthcare and Municipal sectors.This role focuses on employee relati...Show more
To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values.These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, account...Show more)
Connecticut Housing Finance Authority.About the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority.Connecticut Housing Finance Authority (“CHFA”) is a self-funded, quasi-public organization.Its mission is to al...Show more
Vice President, Human Resources.The Vice President of Human Resources is the enterprise HR Leader responsible for designing and executing the people strategy that enables growth while protecting cl...Show more
BE/BC Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist.Inpatient and Partial-hospitalization Child & Adolescent program at .We are seeking applicants with outstanding clinical and managerial skills who have a pas...Show more
Remote: Benefits Representative and Leadership Role
Globe Life: Zuzick Organization • New Haven, CT, US
Remote
Full-time
Quick Apply
Last updated: 30+ days ago
Director of Sales and Business Development - Northeast Region
Jobot • Shelton, CT, US
Permanent
Last updated: 18 days ago • Promoted
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Headway • New Haven, CT, US
Full-time
Last updated: 9 days ago • Promoted
Human Resources Director - North America
Bachmann Chemical and Engineering • Torrington, CT, US
Full-time
Quick Apply
Last updated: 30+ days ago
Associate Director of the Quinnipiac University Poll
InsideHigherEd • Hamden, Connecticut, United States
Full-time
Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
Head of Personal Training
Crunch Fitness • Waterbury, CT, United States
Full-time
Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT)
LifeStance Health • Ridge, NY, US
Full-time
Last updated: 13 days ago • Promoted
Director of Human Resources
Morningside Elite Management • Setauket- East Setauket, New York
Full-time +1
Quick Apply
Last updated: 2 days ago
Human Resources Business Partner
Saint Francis Health System • New Haven, CT, United States
Full-time
Last updated: 5 days ago • Promoted
Human Resources/Payroll Specialist
New Opportunities • Waterbury, CT, United States
Full-time
Last updated: 12 days ago • Promoted
Human Resources (HR) Specialist
HC&N Healthcare Solutions • Stony Brook, NY, United States
Full-time
Last updated: 11 days ago • Promoted
Director, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry – Mather Hospital
HealthEcareers - Client • Port Jefferson, NY, USA
Full-time
Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
Director of Social Services
Apple Rehab • West Haven, CT, United States
Full-time
Last updated: 11 days ago • Promoted
HR Business Partner
McInnis Inc. • Milford, CT, United States
Full-time
Last updated: 11 days ago • Promoted
Human Resources Business Partner
Yale New Haven Health • New Haven, CT, United States
Full-time
Last updated: 8 days ago • Promoted
Chief People Officer - Connecticut Housing Finance Authority
Sate Housing Finance Agencies (HFAs) • CT, United States
Full-time
Last updated: 30+ days ago • Promoted
Vice President, Human Resources
Waterbury Hospital • Waterbury, Connecticut, United States, 06708
Full-time
Last updated: 1 day ago
Director, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry – Mather Hospital
Northwell Health Physician Partners • Port Jefferson, NY, US
Full-time
Last updated: 20 hours ago • Promoted • New!