Chief Labor Negotiator

Position Overview

This is an open and continuous recruitment to fill the position of Chief Labor Negotiator in the City of Henderson’s Department of Human Resources. In this unclassified, at-will role, you will partner with the Human Resources Director and the management team, oversee labor and employee relations functions, and serve as the chief negotiator in collective bargaining with employee unions. You will also advise City leadership on complex labor issues while fostering a solutions-oriented work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsibilities: Partner with the Human Resources Director and team to provide senior leadership across the department.
• Responsibilities: Oversee employee and labor relations functions and serve as the chief negotiator during collective bargaining with employee unions.
• Responsibilities: Advise City leadership on complex labor and employee relations matters while supporting a collaborative and transparent work culture.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources Management, or a related field.
• Experience Required: Seven (7) years of advanced-level human resources experience, including at least five (5) years specializing in employee and labor relations in a principal negotiation role.
• Requirements: Must pass a nationwide fingerprint-based record check and a wants/warrants check.
• Requirements: Must complete Security Awareness and NCIC/NCJIS certification within six months of hire and be recertified annually.
• Requirements: This position is unclassified and at-will per the City Charter.

Preferred Qualifications

• Qualifications: Juris Doctorate (desirable).
• Qualifications: Master’s degree in a related field (desirable).
• Qualifications: Experience working in multiple Human Resources functional areas (desirable).
• Qualifications: Certification as an HR professional through recognized associations such as the Public Sector Human Resources Association or the Society for Human Resources Management (desirable).

Benefits & Perks

• Salary: Competitive Salary Range of $122,833.74 - $187,294.13 annually; salary placement for non-represented positions is based on a comprehensive compensation review.
• Compensation: Base wage increase upon successful completion of the initial probationary or qualifying period, with the potential for additional wage increases or lump sum bonuses based on available funding and financial performance.
• Schedule: Four (4)-Day, 38-hour workweek (Monday to Thursday).
• Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package for full-time, regular non-represented employees, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Long Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, retirement benefits (Nevada PERS, Deferred Compensation Plans), and additional voluntary benefits.
• Location: City of Henderson, Nevada.