Labor Relations Specialist (Finance)

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.)

The position is responsible for the administration of leave requests, job bid and award process, seniority tracking, arbitration and grievance tracking, and the department's administrative support functions.

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.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 
ESSENTIAL: 

• Researches Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) applications and processes, based upon legal requirements. Defines return to work status, including any restrictions and maintains all associated files. 
• Coordinates return to work and fitness for duty exams. 
• Serves as primary coordinator in collection and receipt of job bids, prepares/disseminates copies of job answer bulletins in compliance with the bargaining unit agreement, administers a variety of tests, pre-screens applicants, and interviews candidates.
• Determines seniority dates and seniority placement and communicates/disseminates copies of the current departmental and division seniority list.
• Maintains and produces various labor relations reports. 
• Maintains computerized grievance log information and processes Demands for Arbitration, in accordance with timelines set forth in Article I, Section 10 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. 

OTHER:

• All job-related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• A high school diploma or equivalent required.  Bachelor's degree preferred.
• A minimum of three  years of administrative experience.
• Proficiency in  HIPAA, FMLA, FLSA, and the ADAAA preferred.
• Understanding of a union environment, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Performance Code, and processes preferred.
• Ability to use sound judgment and maintain the strictest of confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to manage time and workload effectively which includes planning, organizing, and prioritizing with attention to details.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

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 and experience/education the next step on the career map for this position may be: Labor Relations Generalist, Leave Administrator

We are considering all applications for this position up until the position close date of 7/15/2025. For consideration, please be sure to apply before the posting end date.

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. 

Pay Range:

$65,177.00 - $92,062.25 Annual

RTD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, please see our EEO policy [ 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.