Labor Relations Manager: State Administrative Manager 15

State of Michigan

• $102K — $147K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in any major required, with four years of professional experience.
  • Experience in human resources, particularly in labor relations, is essential.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities are necessary.
  • Detail-oriented with a keen ability to interpret policies and regulations.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.
  • Experience guiding and training a team in labor relations is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Manage labor and employment relations for the Department of Transportation.
  • Ensure compliance with related rules and regulations.
  • Investigate and apply collective bargaining agreements effectively.
  • Provide training and support for the Labor Relations team.
  • Develop and implement strategies for labor relations challenges.

Benefits

  • Potential for hybrid work schedule after training, with minimal in-office commitments.
  • Engagement in a fast-paced Human Resources environment.
  • Opportunity to work with the State of Michigan's Civil Service Commission.
Full Job Description
Salary: $102,368.00 - $147,247.00 Annually
Location : Lansing, MI
Job Type: Permanent Full Time
Job Number: 1901-26MD-049MDOT
Department: Civil Service Commission
Opening Date: 09/28/2026
Closing Date: 10/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit: NON-EXCLUSIVE REPRESENTED EMPLOYEE (NERE)

Job Description
The Michigan Civil Service Commission is looking for a motivated individual who is detail-oriented, organized, ensures compliance with rules and regulations, and is interested in working in a fast-paced Human Resources environment. This position serves as a State Administrative Manager of the Labor/Employment Relations for the Department of Transportation.

Ideal candidates will have:
  • Experience working in a human resource office and a strong understanding of the labor relations field.
  • Ability to investigate, interpret, and apply policies rules, regulations, and collective bargaining agreements.
  • Exemplary analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • A keen attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to guide, train and support the Labor Relations team.

Required Education and Experience

This position generally requires possession of a bachelor's degree in any major and four years of professional experience. Specific information on the education and experience required is in the
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
Updated: 2/28/24
01

STDDADM1 - Do you possess one of the following?A bachelor's degree or higher in any major AND at least four years of professional experience, including two years equivalent to the P11 level or one year equivalent to the 12 level. If so, please attach a copy of your official transcripts. ORAt least an educational level typically acquired through completion of high school AND at least two years of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 14 level.ORAt least an educational level typically acquired through completion of high school AND at least one year of safety and regulatory or law enforcement experience at the 15 level.ORAt least an educational level typically acquired through completion of high school AND at least four years of professional experience including two years equivalent to the P11 level or one year equivalent to the 12 level gained in the State of Michigan classified service.
  • Yes
  • No

02

Are you a current State of Michigan employee?
  • Yes
  • No

03

Are you a current employee of the Michigan Civil Service Commission?
  • Yes
  • No

04

Please select your level of experience working in a Human Resources Office.
  • None
  • Less than one year
  • One to two years
  • Two to three years
  • More than three years

05

How many years of experience do you have working as a labor relations representative?
  • None
  • Less than one year
  • One to two years
  • Two to three years
  • Three to five years
  • More than five years

06

Do you have experience managing/supervising staff?
  • Yes
  • No

07

If you answered "Yes" to the managing/supervising staff, how many years of experience do you have?
  • None
  • Less than one year
  • One to two years
  • Two to three years
  • More than three years

08

Please identify ALL unions for which you have processed labor relations issues.
  • None
  • UAW
  • MSEA
  • SEIU Scientific and Engineering Unit
  • SEIU Technical Unit
  • Other

09

Do you have experience with the State of Michigan Civil Service grievance process and/or State of Michigan Collective Bargaining Agreement grievance process?
  • Yes
  • No

10

If you answered "No" to the above question, do you have experience processing grievances and/or EEO complaints?
  • Yes
  • No

11

Your cover letter, resume, and application must reflect your answers to the above questions. Did you attach a cover letter, resume, and official transcripts (if applicable) to your application?
  • Yes
  • No

12

This position requires in-person training for several weeks. Once complete, this position has the possibility of a hybrid work schedule, with an in-office requirement of at least three times per week or more as operations require. Are you okay with this schedule?
  • Yes
  • No

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