Labor Relations Officer Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Compensation: $33.32/hour

Full‑time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (hours may vary)

Position Summary
The Labor Relations Officer 2 serves as a key resource in supporting the agency’s labor relations functions. This position partners closely with leadership, supervisors, and labor representatives to ensure alignment with labor agreements, organizational policies, and state personnel practices. The role requires substantial independence, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate complex employee‑relations matters.

As a Labor Relations Officer 2, you will serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and staff, helping maintain a fair, consistent, and respectful workplace. This role is ideal for someone who values independence, sound judgment, and the chance to partner closely with both management and labor representatives to drive positive outcomes across the agency.

• Lead and coordinate labor relations activities for the assigned facility/office, ensuring issues are addressed promptly and fairly.
• Conduct fact‑finding, internal reviews, and inquiries related to workplace concerns, disciplinary matters, and contractual disputes.
• Provide guidance to supervisors and managers on contract interpretation, workplace expectations, and approaches for resolving personnel issues.
• Prepare and present management’s position during grievance proceedings, meetings, and other dispute‑resolution processes.
• Facilitate labor‑management discussions, foster cooperative relationships, and support communication between agency leadership and employee organizations.
• Develop and deliver training for managers and staff on labor relations topics, workplace practices, and procedural requirements.
• Oversee processes related to workplace monitoring programs, internal compliance measures, and required reporting activities.
• Maintain accurate records, documentation, and case files; ensure timely follow‑up on all assigned matters.
• Participate in agency‑wide committees, workgroups, and operational reviews as needed.
• Support HR operational needs and perform related duties consistent with the role’s scope.

This is an hourly position and is exempt from the bargaining units. Pay range: 12 on the E1 Exempt Pay Range Schedule. The position is located at Northwest Ohio Behavioral Healthcare (NOBH), 930 South Detroit Ave, Toledo, Ohio 43614‑2701. Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (hours may vary).

Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

Additional Salary / Appointment Information:

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS: May require travel which may include overnight stay; may be exposed to persons who are irate or hostile; may work evenings, weekends & or irregular hours.

• 24 months experience in collective bargaining, including labor relations and handling of grievances; or equivalent.
• Completion of an undergraduate core program in human resources management or public or business administration that included coursework in human resources or labor relations.
• 12 months experience as Labor Relations Officer 1, 63471; or equivalent.
• or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.

Labor Relations.

Investigations, Labor Relations, Interviewing, Evidence Collection, Public Relations, Technical Writing.

Conflict Management; Attention to Detail; Listening; Verbal Communication; Written Communication.

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non‑medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.