Employee Relations Manager

The City of Fort Lauderdale seeks an Employee Relations Manager to lead complex employee relations for a diverse municipal workforce. This role manages workplace investigations, performance and conduct issues, conflict resolution, and policy interpretation to ensure fair, consistent, and legally compliant practices. The manager advises leaders, partners with HR and Legal, and delivers training on employee relations and workplace conduct. This position supports a culture of accountability, inclusion, and public service while helping employees and managers navigate change and maintain strong, productive working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead employee relations case management, investigations, and documentation
• Advise managers on performance management, discipline, and conflict resolution
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and City policies
• Develop and deliver training on employee relations and workplace conduct
• Analyze trends in employee relations and recommend improvements
• Partner with HR, Legal, and leadership on policy development and updates
• Support labor/management interactions and grievance processes
• Promote a culture of fairness, inclusion, and accountability

Required Skills

• Employee relations case management
• Workplace investigations
• Employment and labor law compliance
• HR policies and procedures
• Performance management
• Conflict resolution and mediation
• Report writing and documentation
• Training design and delivery
• Data analysis of ER trends
• Labor relations support