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Please complete the application in its entirety. Include all previous employment so that it may be taken into consideration. Please include a resume attachment with submittal of your application. Resume should document months and years with your dates of employment. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received before the closing date and time listed. At Regional Transportation District (RTD), We make lives better through connections! When you join RTD, you will be among dedicated employees exhibiting RTD's values of passion, respect, diversity, trustworthiness, collaboration, and ownership. RTD is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. As part of our diversity value statement, we encourage our employees to honor diversity in thought, people, and experience. Come join RTD on this great journey to be the trusted leader in mobility, delivering excellence and value to our customers and community. RTD Employee Benefits: https://www.rtd-denver.com/careers/benefits (RTD Represented Employee Benefits: Please refer to the Labor Agreement included in the above link for details.) Serves as a subject matter expert and strategic advisor to management and employees on a wide range of labor relations matters. Applies professional expertise to support fair and consistent employment practices by providing guidance on investigations, policy interpretation, and contract compliance. Oversees the resolution of workplace disputes through effective grievance and disciplinary procedures, ensuring appropriate documentation and adherence to established protocols. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential: Provide expert, solution-focused consultation on policy interpretation, contract compliance, and facilitation services to internal stakeholders. Ensure consistent application of organizational rules, including the Performance Code, Attendance Policy, and other governing policies. Administer grievance procedures, including conducting hearings and rendering decisions on Step II grievances. Design and deliver Labor Relations training for management and supervisory personnel. Serve as a subject matter expert on employee and labor relations policies, contract provisions, and labor law compliance. Conduct research and analysis of labor relations data and policies to identify trends and recommend solutions to address organizational needs. Actively identify and resolve potential employee relations issues before they escalate. Participate as a core member of the negotiation’s preparation team. Support the development and implementation of conflict resolution strategies and provide mediation services. Other: All job-related duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources, Labor Relations, or a related field. Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in labor relations, including labor contract negotiations, grievance administration, and arbitration. Demonstrated excellence in interpersonal communication and the ability to engage effectively with employees at all levels to resolve complex workplace issues, facilitate interventions, and maintain composure under pressure. Proven leadership in emotionally charged environments, with the ability to manage varying interests, build trust, and foster collaborative relationships with management, union representatives, and employees. Strong discretion, judgment, and professionalism in handling sensitive matters with a high degree of confidentiality and integrity. In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local employment laws, rules, and regulations affecting labor relations. Proficiency in interpreting and applying the Labor Agreements, Labor Laws, Colorado Peace Act, Unemployment Law, Unemployment Hearings Process, and the provisions of FLSA, FMLA, and ADA. Expertise in labor relations principles, including negotiation strategies, contract administration, mediation, and arbitration procedures. Ability to successfully manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Exceptional written communication skills, including documentation, report writing, and formal correspondence. Strong collaboration skills, with the ability to contribute as a team member across departments and functional areas. Skilled in critical thinking and creative problem solving to drive practical and innovative labor relations solutions. Capable of exercising sound independent judgment while aligning with organizational values and policies. Demonstrated negotiation and conflict resolution expertise. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Excellent organizational and time management skills, with keen attention to detail and the ability to prioritize effectively. Preferred Experience providing or developing training preferred Or: An equivalent combination of education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities. WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations. The work environment is a typical office environment with minimal exposure to excessive noise or adverse environmental issues. CAREER MAP: Based on job performance, experience, education and position availability the next step on the career map for this position may be: Manager, Labor Relations We are considering all applications for this position up until the position close date of 10/7/2025. For consideration, please be sure to apply before the posting end date. Pay Range: $84,407.00 - $119,224.25 Annual EEO POLICY AND ADA ACCOMMODATIONS RTD is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace. All applicants will be considered for employment regardless to the race, sex, disability status or any other characteristic protected by law and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. RTD is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, promotions, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to our Employment ADA Coordinator Kris Frazier at adarequests@rtd-denver.com, or the Talent Acquisition team rtd.ta@rtd-denver.com. To learn more or see our EEO policy, please visit our EEO page at: [ https://www.rtd-denver.com/sites/default/files/files/2022-12/EEO%20Policy%20Statement-%20UPDATED.pdf ] RTD posts a compensation range that represents a good faith estimate of what RTD anticipates paying for the position at the time of posting. Starting salary is based on the candidate’s relevant and verified education, training and work experience. Applicants should submit all relevant and verifiable education, training and work experiences at the time of application. At RTD, we’re more than a rail and bus company. We’re a close-knit transit family that plans, schedules, operates, promotes and maintains the public transportation system throughout the metro area. Our people have passion – about transit, communities, and the region as a whole. People who bring this passion to the workplace and want to make our city a more accessible place to live, work, and play. At RTD, we deliver safe, clean, reliable, and cost-effective service to the millions of people we serve every day. We have over 2,500 employees at RTD in a wide variety of jobs from management, to administrative, to skilled trades. Together, we work hard to keep this city moving day and night. Just take a look at all the jobs we do each and every day. How RTD qualifies relevant work experience and education: https://www.rtd-denver.com/sites/default/files/files/2021-01/Relevant-Work-Experience-and-Education-Qualifications.pdf RTD is an equal employment opportunity employer. RTD is a Drug-Free Workplace. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work. The Regional Transportation District complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), to provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities. RTD participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.