ul>Manages labor relations functions and staff in agencies of the assigned Labor Relations POD; Provides leadership and vision for numerous agencies through direction, guidance, accountability, and creativity to advance Labor Relations operations in support of agencies' employees, leadership, and missions; Partners with and is accountable for successful relationships with Agency Labor Relations Specialists, Human Resources Business Partners and other partners to appropriately deliver solutions to agency human resources needs, support business strategy, build meaningful capabilities, identify key roles and top talent, and create organizations that are built to accomplish their respective missions; Tracks and analyzes trends and best practices in order to evolve and progress the assigned Labor Relations POD; Reviews, evaluates and advises on policies, procedures and practices applicable to all aspects of the assigned Labor Relations POD; Leads contract negotiation teams and provides technical support to other negotiation teams in the design and delivery of proposals; Meets and confers with agency officials and management, union representatives, members of the public and others and renders appropriate advice; Designs and delivers training on topics critical to the support of Labor Relations professionals, Human Resources Business Partners and agency leadership; Studies and comments on proposed legislation, rules and regulations, and other proposals; Leads through significant change; May serve as a project team leader on complex human resources projects involving the development and implementation of new systems, LEAN initiatives, and other projects with statewide impact. and ability to apply management principles and practices within a matrixed organization;
relevant state and federal laws, statutes, regulations, policies and procedures;
collective bargaining and labor relations;
program development and administration;
investigatory practices;
legal principles and practice, civil procedure and rules of evidence;
rules of practice and procedures before administrative and judicial bodies;
principles and practices of public sector employment, job classification, compensation and benefits;
Interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, negotiation and conflict resolution skills;
Ability to.