The work of Employee Relations creates a direct link between the employees, managers and executives.

Employee Relations is responsible for:

• Bargaining with four labor organizations that represent the City’s workforce, through six collective bargaining agreements and labor contract administration.
• Trains managers and supervisors in best employee relations practices and strategies for managing conflicts and employee grievances. 
• Training in contract changes and in other related areas.
• Conducting research on operational and emerging employer issues and communicate the findings.
• Assisting department directors and managers to ensure organizational compliance with labor and employment laws.
• Analyzing operational and emerging employer issues and makes recommendations; and assists management in policy and organizational development. 

• Personnel Rules 
• IAFF Local 765 Rank & File Contract - October 1, 2023 to Sept. 30, 2026 - Signatures Pending
• IAFF Local 765 Battalion Chief Contract - October 1, 2023 to Sept. 30, 2026 - Signatures Pending
• FOP Lodge 31 Contract - Police Officers & Sergeant October 1, 2023 to Sept. 30, 2026 - Signed
• FOP Lodge 31 Contract - Police Officers & Sergeant October 1, 2022 to Sept. 30, 2023 - Signed
• FOP - Lieutenants and Captains October 1, 2022 - September 30, 2023 - Signed
• FOP - Lieutenants and Captains October 1, 2023 - September 30, 2026 - Signed
• Federation of Public Employees Contract
• Teamsters Contract 

• Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM)
• International Public Management Association for Human Resources (IPMA-HR)
• National Public Employer Labor Relations Association (NPELRA)
• Florida Public Employer Labor Relations Association (FPELRA)