Job Description

Division: Administration

Closing Date: Until Filled

Location: 1201 East 7th Avenue, Tampa, FL 33605

Salary Range: $87,501.00 – $93,000.00

Hillsborough Transit Authority (HART)

of Tampa Bay, Florida

is currently seeking a creative, highly motivated individual to serve as Manager of Labor Relations

The Manager of Labor Relations is responsible for promoting and enabling a fair and inclusive workplace that safeguards HART’s employment brand by ensuring that employee and company interests are handled in a fair and consistent manner. This position serves as a consultant to employees and management on labor and human resources-related issues.

The Manager of Labor Relations will act as an employee champion and change agent. This position will work with the Business Ethics and Compliance Officer and broader team to collaborate with clients, HR Business Partners, Labor Relations, Legal, and other internal partners, to provide counsel and act as a proactive consultant to the business. The Manager of Labor Relations formulates partnerships across the Legal and Human Resources function to deliver value-added service to management and employees that reflect the business objectives of the organization.

What You’ll Lead

• Investigations and provide findings and recommendations regarding EEO cases as well as complex employee relations issues including fact gathering, data analyzing, interpreting statutes & regulations, detailed written reporting, and renders appropriate findings, conclusions and recommendations of appropriate action.
• Serve as a trusted business advisor while working to resolve disputes between workers and managers, successfully navigate collective bargaining agreements, or liaise grievance procedures to handle employee complaints.
• Partner with leaders and employees to strengthen workplace relationships, engagement, productivity, and retention.

What We’re Looking For

• A proven public-sector or transportation Labor Relations leader that has knowledge and experience with Florida collective bargaining laws and unfair labor practice claims.
• A leader demonstrates successful experience in working in an organized workforce environment.
• A collaborative leader comfortable working side-by-side with executive leadership, governing boards, and external partners.
• Someone energized by scale, impact, and the opportunity to help shape the future of mobility.

Why HART

HART is one of the fastest modernizing transit agencies in Florida, serving a region of more than 1.4 million residents. Recent investments in fleet, facilities, technology, and workforce development are already improving reliability, safety, and customer experience—and more is ahead.

For the right Labor Relations leader, this role offers the chance to:

• Lead at a moment of unprecedented agency strength
• Shape how employee labor relations translate into real-world outcomes
• Help chart a smarter, more connected future for Tampa Bay

If you’re a Labor Relations professional who wants your work to matter—and your leadership to leave a mark—HART is ready for you.

To view the full job description and apply, please go to our website at HART Employment

Qualifications

It is the responsibility of all HART employees to provide a safe and secure environment for HART customers, contractors, visitors and fellow co-workers. HART employees are also responsible for:

• Adhering to stated policies and procedures relating to health and safety, security, and quality management.
• Recognizing and reporting all accidents and hazardous conditions.
• Assisting in the development of workplace safety procedures for their respective departments.
• Promoting workplace safety procedures within their department.
• Adhering to procedures relating to the proper use and care of equipment and materials for which the role has responsibility.

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. The statements are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All employees may perform other duties as assigned.

The Agency promotes a safe and healthy work environment and provides appropriate safety and equipment training for all personnel as required.

ADA ComplianceHART is committed to equal employment opportunity for all persons, regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or other status protected by Federal or State law. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application process and/or interview process in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.