The City of Phoenix is looking for a new Labor Relations – Deputy HR Director.  Under the leadership of the Human Resources Director, this position serves on the department leadership team and will have a key role in advising City management and departments, evaluating and recommending citywide HR policies and services that relate to labor relations, and formulating general plans and procedures relating to Labor Relations.

The City of Phoenix is a full-service city with the largest council-manager form of government with 14,500 city employees, including seven employee unions and associations.  The new Deputy Director will be instrumental in promoting and maintaining a positive labor relations climate between the employee unions and association and city management, along with managing a staff of 2 FTEs and an annual budget of approximately $8 million.  The Labor Relations team oversees the contract negotiation process and are primarily responsible for providing contract interpretations and training to supervisors and managers.  The Deputy Director will also serve as the Executive Secretary to the Civil Service Board, ensuring civil service rules are adhered to on behalf of city employees and management. 

Candidates shall have a bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Management or a related field; a minimum of five years’ professional experience in labor relations, to include three years supervising professional staff.  Other combinations of education and experience that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.  IPMA-CP or CS or SHRM PHR or SPHR certifications are preferred.