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Please note: Effective October 1, 2025, the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services has transitioned to its new name-the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health. This change reflects our continued commitment to providing comprehensive, person-centered care that addresses the full range of behavioral health needs for Ohioans. All positions and services now fall under the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health as we move forward in serving individuals, families, and communities across the state.
What you'll do at DBH :
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.
If you are a confident problem-solver who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys navigating complex workplace issues, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact. 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.
Key Responsibilities
• 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 , with a pay range of 12 on the E1 Exempt Pay Range Schedule This position is located at Northwest Ohio Behavioral Healthcare (NOBH), 930 South Detroit Ave, Toledo, Ohio 43614-2701. Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm (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.
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• 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 )

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Qualifications
24 mos. exp. in collective bargaining, which included labor relations & handling of grievances.
-Or completion of undergraduate core program in human resources management or public or business administration that included coursework in human resources or labor relations.
-Or 12 mos. exp. as Labor Relations Officer 1, 63471.
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Job Skills: Labor Relations
Technical Skills: Investigations, Labor Relations, Interviewing, Evidence Collection, Public Relations, Technical Writing
Professional Skills: Conflict Management, Attention to Detail, Listening, Verbal Communication, Written Communication