Posted: 04-Jun-26
Location: Tampa, Florida
Type: Full Time
Salary: $87,501.00 – $93,000.00
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Internal Number: 26-042
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
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field. Relevant experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.
- Five (5) to seven (7) years’ progressively responsible experience in Human Resources, including Risk Management or Benefits Administration.
- Five (5) years’ experience in a supervisory/management capacity, preferably in public sector.
- Two (2) years’ experience managing relationships with bargaining units and labor unions.
- Proven knowledge of employment law and practices (with an emphasis on ADA, the interactive process for accommodation requests, and leave of absence requirements).
- Proven knowledge and experience with Florida collective bargaining laws and unfair labor practice claims.
- Experience participating in or leading collective bargaining negotiations.
- Experience working in labor relations within a multi-unionized environment preferred.
