Labor Relations Director jobs in Columbia, SC

Labor Relations Director directs and oversees a company's labor relations programs, policies, and procedures. Establishes and maintains satisfactory labor-management relations, interprets the collective bargaining agreements, administers grievance procedures including arbitrations, and assists all levels of management on labor matters. Being a Labor Relations Director requires a bachelor's degree in a related area. Demonstrates expertise in a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures. Additionally, Labor Relations Director typically reports to top management. The Labor Relations Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. To be a Labor Relations Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Employee Relations & Benefits Director
  • State of South Carolina
  • Richland, SC FULL_TIME

  • If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of South Carolina's youth, consider joining the dedicated people of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ). 

    MISSION:
     It is the mission of the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) to impact and transform young lives, strengthen families, and support safer communities through targeted prevention and rehabilitation.

    JOB PURPOSE:

    The Director for Employee Relations & Benefits will serve as the agency's subject matter by providing oversight, guidance, and leadership primarily to the work activities for the Employee Relations team while simultaneously supporting the Benefits and Workers’ Compensation areas for the South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice (SCDJJ). This position serves as the advisor to human resource staff in these areas and ensures human resources programs are in compliance with Federal, State and Agency procedures. The position also serves as a senior-level resource in these content areas to agency’s executive management team and other agency divisions. The position must demonstrate the consistent ability to produce desired outcomes that align with both state and agency policy.

    JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

    Assists in the quality completion of all tasks within the scope of the Employee Relations Division to include the oversight and recommended updates to the policies, procedures, and functions of the Agency’s Employee Relations Office.

    This includes ensuring compliance with Agency and State Grievance processes and ensures compliance with applicable external stakeholders to include EEOC, SCHAC and SCDEW.

    Provides guidance on discipline, employee performance and Management's concerns pertaining to personnel.

    Oversees and ensures the timely application and execution of the agency’s benefits programs.

    Provides leadership and direction to the benefits staff while ensuring customer needs are being met for PEBA related programs to include health, retirement and leave plans.  

    Provides leadership and direction to the agency’s worker’s compensation processes and claims management to ensure that all cases are handled timely and in conjunction with state law and agency policy.

    Develops and maintains a beneficial relationship with the State Accident Fund.

    Appropriately conducts and supervises sensitive workplace investigations and prepares investigative reports on both external and internal complaints involving allegations of any agency policies not involving conduct with juveniles. This includes but is not limited to allegations of discrimination of federally protected classes.

    Ensures the agency and applicable Human Resources staff remain current on all applicable content pertaining to employee relations and benefits including but not limited to EMPS, Supervisory Practices, ADA Interactive Process/Accommodations and FMLA application.

    Performs other job-related duties as assigned.  

    STATE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

    Bachelor's degree and four (4) years of relevant human resources experience with a focus on Employee Relations to include supervisory experience in a human resources office.  

    ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:


    Incumbent must be knowledgeable of the various Civil Rights Laws, FMLA, ADA, and State Human Resources Polices and Regulations along with Workers Compensation and unemployment claim processes.  

    Thorough knowledge of State Employee Grievance Procedure Act to the Agency’s internal grievance process and appeals to the State Human Resources Director.  

    Ability to demonstrate and apply administrative and business management principles, practices, and procedures.

    Requires excellent critical thinking and analytical skills with the ability to make decisions and exercise good judgment when interacting with all levels of employees and outside entities.

    Must have effective oral and written communication skills with a very strong attention to detail.

    Under limited supervision of the Human Resources Director, the incumbent will work independently using established Human Resources guidelines and best practices.

    The Employee Relations & Benefits Director will serve as the subject matter expert as it pertains to state and agency policy.

    The Employee Relations and Benefits Director must be able to identify and modify current practices to create a culture of continuous improvement to ensure desired outcomes are achieved.

    The Employee Relations and Benefits Director must be consistently exercising sound judgement and make consistent decisions that mitigate risk to the agency and will be responsible for exercising independent judgement on a daily basis and maintain good working relationships with agency leaders.

    This position performs job duties relating to the custody, transportation, or recapture of youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice, and the employee may have direct and indirect contact with youth within the jurisdiction of the Department of Juvenile Justice.  Training applicable to these duties will be provided.

     

    Note: If any Agency Requirements are listed above, applicants must also meet those requirements to be considered for the position. Salary may vary depending on experience and qualifications. Candidates must present documentation of their attainment of a college degree(s) at the time of the interview. 

     

    Documentation must be an official or unofficial copy of the college transcript or a Letter of Verification of Degree from the institution's Registrar's Office. If the candidate selected for the position provided an unofficial copy, it must be replaced with an official copy on or before the HR processing date.



    PREFERRED AGENCY REQUIREMENTS:


    Experience with the South Carolina State Regulations to include The State Employee Grievance Act is strongly preferred in conjunction with a working knowledge of the State's benefit plan.

    The South Carolina Department of Juvenile Justice offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
     

    • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    •  Health, dental, and life insurance
    • 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
    • 15 days of sick leave per year
    • 13 paid holidays
    • State retirement plans and deferred compensation programs
    • Discount Programs such as TicketatWork and WeSave

    Applications are incomplete if you fail to answer all supplemental questions, education, and work history. Incomplete applications are not referred to hiring managers. Applications are accepted until 5:00 p.m. on the stated closing date. 

     

    You will be asked to provide a certified transcript if selected for a position requiring a degree. A background investigation will be conducted that may include but is not limited to, criminal records, driver's license, and child abuse registry prior to an offer of employment. Additionally, a medical examination and drug testing may be required. Please provide an explanation for any gaps in employment. A resume may be attached to your application but not substituted for completing the work history section of the application.

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Licensed Plumbers Needed, Commercial work, Military Base, Start ASAP, Long Term
  • Perpetual Labor Sourcing LLC
  • Columbia, SC FULL_TIME
  • We are currently accepting resumes and inquires for Plumbers for a project in the Beaufort, SC area. Ideal candidates should have a high urgency for safety protocols, time management skills, and the e...
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Heavy Equipment Operators Needed(Skid Steer | Mini Ex | Backhoe| Forklift)
  • Perpetual Labor Sourcing LLC
  • Blythewood, SC FULL_TIME
  • Heavy Equipment Operator Position Location: Blythwood, SC 29016 Position Type: Full-Time Position Pay: $22.00 - $30.00 Job Type: Commercial Construction We are seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment O...
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Plumber Helper
  • Signature Labor Services
  • Columbia, SC FULL_TIME
  • Salary: $18 - 20 per hour Reference: JOB-1308 Experienced Commercial Plumber needed in Sumter, SC Pay: $18 - $20 HR/DOE PAID WEEKLY! Responsibilities: Running pipe and setting fixtures Performing inst...
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construction labor
  • OpSource Staffing
  • Columbia, SC FULL_TIME
  • Local Recycling Yard in Need of Laborers with construction experience Fork Lift, Lull and Mini Excavator operation ! You must have 1-3 experience operating this type of equipment in an outdoor constru...
  • 12 Days Ago
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General Labor
  • OpSource Staffing
  • Columbia, SC TEMPORARY
  • Local Recycling Yard in Need of Laborers with Fork Lift, Lull and Mini Excavator experience! You must be hard-working, reliable, and willing to perform various tasks that are required on the work site...
  • 14 Days Ago
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Executive Director
  • Ronald McDonald House Charities Columbia, SC
  • Columbia, SC
  • POSITION SUMMARY The Executive Director (ED) is the chief executive officer and is responsible for the overall performan...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Managing Director
  • Transamerica Premier Life Insurance Company
  • Columbia, SC
  • The Managing Director is responsible for growing the business of the District Office by developing new quality sales, co...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Director of Food Access
  • KG Workforce Solutions, LLC
  • Columbia, SC
  • Job Title: Director of Food Access Location: Columbia, SC; onsite Travel: Mostly day trips across SC; average 2-3 days p...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Executive Director
  • Youth Corps
  • Columbia, SC
  • Position Summary The Executive Director of Youth Corps will serve as a role model and a champion of youth empowerment an...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Director of Machine Shop
  • Nephron Pharmaceuticals
  • West Columbia, SC
  • Position Summary: The primary responsibility of the director of the machine shop is the overseeing of the setup and oper...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Director, Capture
  • Amentum
  • Columbia, SC
  • Job Description Amentum is seeking a full-time **Capture Manager** to lead and support growth in its Critical Missions/S...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Director of Facilities
  • Allen University
  • Columbia, SC
  • For a description, see file at: https://allenuniversity.edu/s/Facilities-Director-Job-Description.pdf
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Director-Clinical
  • MUSC
  • Columbia, SC
  • Job Description Summary MUSC Community Physicians (MCP) is an entity within the Medical University of South Carolina (MU...
  • 4/3/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Columbia, South Carolina

One of Columbia's more prominent geographical features is its fall line, the boundary between the upland Piedmont region and the Atlantic Coastal Plain, across which rivers drop as falls or rapids. Columbia grew up at the fall line of the Congaree River, which is formed by the convergence of the Broad River and the Saluda River. The Congaree was the farthest inland point of river navigation. The energy of falling water also powered Columbia's early mills. The city has capitalized on this location which includes three rivers by christening itself "The Columbia Riverbanks Region". Columbia is lo...
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Income Estimation for Labor Relations Director jobs
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What does a Labor Relations Director do?

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Based on our compensation data, the estimated salary potential for Labor Relations Director will increase 16 % over 5 years.
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Labor Relations Director in Nassau, NY
Prior to joining PSU, Ramon spent four years serving as an HR Regional Director at Portland Portland Public Schools and four years serving as HR Director for the Public School System in Saipan, Northern Marianas Islands.
January 21, 2020
Labor Relations Director in Nashville, TN
Bachelor's Degree, and a minimum of 9 years of progressively responsible experience in labor/employee relations, preferably in a higher education setting, is required.
January 06, 2020