Employee and Labor Relations Specialist.
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Denver, CO, United States
Department Information
This position is only open to current, permanent residents of the State of Colorado.
This is a HYBRID position (Please note, this arrangement can be subject to change).
The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.
The State is resolute in non‑discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
Work Unit The Office of Human Resources (OHR) provides strategic, tactical, and operational services to implement a comprehensive integrated departmental human resources (HR) program that maximizes productivity, diversity and inclusion, and a positive work environment while minimizing liability and risk in the department. Services include establishing and consulting on departmental talent management policies and processes (job evaluation, compensation practices, selection); interpreting and complying with the State Personnel System rules and policies as well as state and federal employment law; employee and labor relations; comprehensive talent acquisition; organizational development; professional development; time off and benefits administration; employee wellness and safety; and technical operational support.
What You Will Be Doing The Employee and Labor Relations position plays a key role in fostering a respectful, equitable, and legally compliant workplace by managing relationships among employees, leadership, and union representatives.
This position serves as a trusted advisor to supervisors and staff on workplace policies, performance management, conflict resolution, and corrective or disciplinary actions, ensuring consistency and fairness across the organization.
Interpret and apply State Personnel Board Rules, the COWINS Partnership Agreement, and applicable federal and state employment laws, as well as internal policies and procedures.
Support efforts to enhance employee engagement, mitigate organizational risk, and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
Use internal systems to intake, track, investigate, and resolve employee and labor relations matters, including complaints, grievances, and workplace concerns.
Conduct or support workplace investigations, prepare documentation, and provide recommendations for resolution.
Collaborate with other HR units, including Talent Acquisition, Total Worker Health and Benefits, and Organizational Development.
Administer and manage the department’s unemployment insurance claims process.
Minimum Qualifications
Six (6) years of relevant experience as an HR Generalist, HR Business Partner, or Employee Relations Specialist.
OR a combination of related education in a Human Resources discipline and relevant experience totaling six (6) years.
Education and experience must be substantiated within the Work Experience section of your application. A copy of your transcript must be submitted at the time of application (Unofficial transcripts acceptable).
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to build trust with leadership and employees.
Experience managing a high volume of concurrent employee relations cases.
Knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
Experience with union stewards, responding to charges from CCRD and EEOC, and conducting investigations.
Experience managing unemployment claims and appeals.
Proficiency with Google suite of applications.
Residency Requirement This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Conditions Of Employment Background check required for all CDPHE positions.
Appeal Rights Applicants may file written appeals under the State Personnel Board rules within ten (10) calendar days of receipt of notice or acknowledgment of the Department’s action via email.
Equal Employment Opportunity The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments. We provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to protected status.
Benefits
Employee wellness programs and facilities
Extensive internal professional development opportunities
Bike-to-work programs with storage lockers and bike racks
Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the State system
Retirement benefits with optional 401(k) and 457 plans
Medical and dental health plans
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year plus generous personal time off
Mentoring program with opportunities for mentors and mentees
Tuition assistance for college-level courses, including master’s degree programs
Excellent work‑life programs, such as flexible schedules
A variety of employee resource groups
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This is a HYBRID position (Please note, this arrangement can be subject to change).
The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.
The State is resolute in non‑discriminatory practices in everything we do, including hiring, employment, and advancement opportunities.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore, we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
Work Unit The Office of Human Resources (OHR) provides strategic, tactical, and operational services to implement a comprehensive integrated departmental human resources (HR) program that maximizes productivity, diversity and inclusion, and a positive work environment while minimizing liability and risk in the department. Services include establishing and consulting on departmental talent management policies and processes (job evaluation, compensation practices, selection); interpreting and complying with the State Personnel System rules and policies as well as state and federal employment law; employee and labor relations; comprehensive talent acquisition; organizational development; professional development; time off and benefits administration; employee wellness and safety; and technical operational support.
What You Will Be Doing The Employee and Labor Relations position plays a key role in fostering a respectful, equitable, and legally compliant workplace by managing relationships among employees, leadership, and union representatives.
This position serves as a trusted advisor to supervisors and staff on workplace policies, performance management, conflict resolution, and corrective or disciplinary actions, ensuring consistency and fairness across the organization.
Interpret and apply State Personnel Board Rules, the COWINS Partnership Agreement, and applicable federal and state employment laws, as well as internal policies and procedures.
Support efforts to enhance employee engagement, mitigate organizational risk, and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements.
Use internal systems to intake, track, investigate, and resolve employee and labor relations matters, including complaints, grievances, and workplace concerns.
Conduct or support workplace investigations, prepare documentation, and provide recommendations for resolution.
Collaborate with other HR units, including Talent Acquisition, Total Worker Health and Benefits, and Organizational Development.
Administer and manage the department’s unemployment insurance claims process.
Minimum Qualifications
Six (6) years of relevant experience as an HR Generalist, HR Business Partner, or Employee Relations Specialist.
OR a combination of related education in a Human Resources discipline and relevant experience totaling six (6) years.
Education and experience must be substantiated within the Work Experience section of your application. A copy of your transcript must be submitted at the time of application (Unofficial transcripts acceptable).
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated ability to build trust with leadership and employees.
Experience managing a high volume of concurrent employee relations cases.
Knowledge of employment law and HR best practices.
Experience with union stewards, responding to charges from CCRD and EEOC, and conducting investigations.
Experience managing unemployment claims and appeals.
Proficiency with Google suite of applications.
Residency Requirement This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.
Conditions Of Employment Background check required for all CDPHE positions.
Appeal Rights Applicants may file written appeals under the State Personnel Board rules within ten (10) calendar days of receipt of notice or acknowledgment of the Department’s action via email.
Equal Employment Opportunity The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments. We provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to protected status.
Benefits
Employee wellness programs and facilities
Extensive internal professional development opportunities
Bike-to-work programs with storage lockers and bike racks
Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the State system
Retirement benefits with optional 401(k) and 457 plans
Medical and dental health plans
Paid life insurance
Short- and long-term disability coverage
11 paid holidays per year plus generous personal time off
Mentoring program with opportunities for mentors and mentees
Tuition assistance for college-level courses, including master’s degree programs
Excellent work‑life programs, such as flexible schedules
A variety of employee resource groups
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