• Job Description

  Req#: 003478

  As a Labor Relations Manager, you provide training and guidance to directors, managers, and supervisors to ensure compliance with the collective bargaining agreements and the law. You will represent the Port in collective bargaining, labor management meetings, grievances, and administrative hearings.

  • You will manage the frequent policy changes impacting represented employees from the development to the implementation stages using complex, defensible, bargaining strategy in accordance with the Port's obligations under RCW 41.56 and RCW 53.18.
    
  • You will negotiate collective bargaining agreements (CBA) in alignment with the Port's objectives and its obligations as a public employer.
    
  • You will facilitate and/or conduct defensible investigations into work performance and/or behavioral related issues of represented employees in alignment with the terms of their respective CBA and other Port policies.
    
  • You will represent the Port in grievance hearings, arbitrations, unfair labor practices, unit clarification proceedings, and representation hearings and challenges.
    
  • You will research and analyze changes and/or trends in public sector labor relations practices, laws, rules, regulations, and decisions.
    
  • You will draft, negotiate, and implement agreements including but not limited to Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), and settlement agreements.
    
  • You will provide training and guidance to managers and supervisors in supporting the consistent application and interpretation of collective bargaining agreements, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
    
  • You will draft and manage consistent, timely, professional communications with union representatives, shop stewards, business line leadership and senior Port leadership to foster the cooperation and trust between the Port, unions, and the Port's represented employees.

  • Experienced – You have (5) years of labor relations experience including management consultation, labor agreement administration and implementation, and/or experience as a chief spokesperson/negotiator.
    
  • Desired – We hope you have a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources or Labor Relations. We also hope you have a Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) certification or a Certified Labor Relations Professional (CLRP) certification.
    
  • Committed to Equity – You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.
    
  • Excellent Communicator – You have excellent written, verbal, and non-verbal communication skills and the ability to clearly, accurately, and persuasively present proposals and explain complex matters.
    
  • Problem Solver – You have strong analytical skills, critical thinking, and excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to foresee potential obstacles and proactively identify solutions and resolve issues.
    
  • Interpersonal – You have excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to develop relationships with union representatives, managers, employees, and colleagues.
    
  • Negotiator – You have strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills. You can handle extremely difficult or volatile situations/individuals effectively, and work with high conflict situations where employees and/or representatives are exhibiting strong emotions and verbiage.

• About the company

  The Port of Seattle is a government agency overseeing the seaport and airport of Seattle, Washington, United States.

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