City of Philadelphia · 1 week ago
Deputy Director of Employee Relations
Philadelphia, PA, US
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$105K/yr - $135K/yr
6+ years expThe City of Philadelphia is a vibrant workplace dedicated to inclusion and innovation, seeking a Deputy Director of Employee Relations to lead strategic vision and operations within the Department of Labor. This role involves overseeing employee training, managing complaint investigations, and providing counsel on EEO and labor relations matters across city departments.
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Responsibilities
Advise managers throughout the City government on EEO, HR, ER, ADA and FMLA matters, including any interaction with labor relations issues, and provide guidance and feedback on department EEO investigations
Advise Senior Administration Officials with respect to employee relations issues
Supervise staff members who conduct complaint investigations and review their subsequent reports
Conduct training sessions on employee and workplace investigations and related training for supervisors, managers, and HR professionals
Work with OELR’s Director to develop labor and employee relations policies, strategies, and initiatives; meet with Managers to identify problem areas and make recommendations to address those areas of concern
Serve on City’s Employee Protections Advisory Council
Collaborate with Law Department and outside attorneys on investigations and discovery production for legal proceedings against the City
Monitor and analyze workload demands across the ERU, ensuring effective distribution of tasks and prioritizing essential projects to maintain productivity. Step in to manage or complete tasks in cases of short-staffing, high workload, or unforeseen absences, supporting the team in meeting deadlines and quality standards
Assume accountability for the ERU’s output, ensuring the quality, timeliness, and accuracy of all reports, and guidance to departments
Develop and conduct training, advanced labor management training, and specialized department-specific employee relations training
All other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Labor Relations, Human Resources, or related field
At least six years of progressively-increasing responsibility investigating or litigating EEO based complaints, and/or providing training on EEO laws and policies, or related fields, with at least two years of which was in a management-level position
Benefits
Transportation : City employees get unlimited FREE public transportation all year long through SEPTA’s Key Advantage program. Employees can ride on SEPTA buses, subways, trolleys, and regional rail for their daily commute and more.
Parental Benefits: The City offers its employees 8 weeks of paid parental leave.
We offer Comprehensive health coverage for employees and their eligible dependents.
Our wellness program offers eligibility into the discounted medical plan
Employees receive paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays
Generous retirement savings options are available
Pay off your student loans faster - As a qualifying employer, City of Philadelphia employees are eligible to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. Join the ranks of hundreds of employees who have already benefited from this program and achieved student loan forgiveness.
Unlock Tuition Discounts and Scholarships - The City of Philadelphia has forged partnerships with over a dozen esteemed colleges and universities in the area, ensuring that our employees have access to a wide range of tuition discounts and scholarships. Experience savings of 10% to 40% on your educational expenses, extending not only to City employees but in some cases, spouse and dependents too!
Company
City of Philadelphia
Philadelphia is the largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the fifth-most-populous city in the United States.
10001+ employees
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Alan Burstein
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Alba Collazo-Irwin
Chief Deputy
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