Labor Relations Analyst 2
Pierce County, Seattle, WA, United States
Core Daily Responsibilities
Negotiate collective bargaining agreements which may include representing the County during the mediation process.
Interpret, advise, and counsel managers and supervisors regarding federal, state, and local labor laws, policies, guidelines; current and emerging issues; and strategies for collective bargaining and grievances.
Coordinate proposals for changes in collective bargaining agreements with department management negotiation teams.
Present information, testify or otherwise represent the County in arbitration and grievance hearings; during unfair labor practice, unit clarification, or other matters before the Public Employment Relations Commission; during grievance and appeal hearings before the Pierce County Personnel Board or Civil Service Commission; and during unemployment compensation hearings and other administrative proceedings. May present ordinances or other matters before the Pierce County Council or other legislative bodies.
Interpret, advise, and counsel managers and supervisors regarding federal, state, and local labor laws, policies, guidelines; current and emerging issues; and strategies for dealing with performance management and discipline.
Attend other collective bargaining sessions and provide administrative support as recorder or secondary spokesperson as necessary.
Prepare letters, memoranda, reports, spreadsheets, and other administrative documents.
Conduct fact‑finding interviews and investigations of charges of employee misconduct, equal employment opportunity complaints, and complaints of other unlawful acts of discrimination, grievances filed by employees, and allegations of violations of collective bargaining agreements.
Investigate and interview to determine validity of the charge(s), recommend resolution and impact or appropriate discipline, draft findings and responses, prepare and maintain appropriate reports and documentation.
Review, research, and coordinate timely responses to notices filed by regulatory agencies such as the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Washington State Human Rights Commission.
Provide County‑wide training on both labor and employee relations matters.
Minimum Qualifications
Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Four years of experience directly related to the duties of the position.
Bachelor’s degree in human resource management, labor relations, public or business administration, or a closely related field.
Special Requirements/Qualifications
As a condition of employment, you will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case‑by‑case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.
This position is remote for those residing in or relocating to Washington State. There are occasional in‑person meetings and in‑person contract bargaining meetings. This can mean once or twice per month for a few months of the year but also could be a few times per week during bargaining.
We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision.
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
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Negotiate collective bargaining agreements which may include representing the County during the mediation process.
Interpret, advise, and counsel managers and supervisors regarding federal, state, and local labor laws, policies, guidelines; current and emerging issues; and strategies for collective bargaining and grievances.
Coordinate proposals for changes in collective bargaining agreements with department management negotiation teams.
Present information, testify or otherwise represent the County in arbitration and grievance hearings; during unfair labor practice, unit clarification, or other matters before the Public Employment Relations Commission; during grievance and appeal hearings before the Pierce County Personnel Board or Civil Service Commission; and during unemployment compensation hearings and other administrative proceedings. May present ordinances or other matters before the Pierce County Council or other legislative bodies.
Interpret, advise, and counsel managers and supervisors regarding federal, state, and local labor laws, policies, guidelines; current and emerging issues; and strategies for dealing with performance management and discipline.
Attend other collective bargaining sessions and provide administrative support as recorder or secondary spokesperson as necessary.
Prepare letters, memoranda, reports, spreadsheets, and other administrative documents.
Conduct fact‑finding interviews and investigations of charges of employee misconduct, equal employment opportunity complaints, and complaints of other unlawful acts of discrimination, grievances filed by employees, and allegations of violations of collective bargaining agreements.
Investigate and interview to determine validity of the charge(s), recommend resolution and impact or appropriate discipline, draft findings and responses, prepare and maintain appropriate reports and documentation.
Review, research, and coordinate timely responses to notices filed by regulatory agencies such as the Federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and Washington State Human Rights Commission.
Provide County‑wide training on both labor and employee relations matters.
Minimum Qualifications
Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
Four years of experience directly related to the duties of the position.
Bachelor’s degree in human resource management, labor relations, public or business administration, or a closely related field.
Special Requirements/Qualifications
As a condition of employment, you will need to authorize and complete a background check. Information received from the background check is reviewed case‑by‑case and will not necessarily remove an applicant from consideration.
This position is remote for those residing in or relocating to Washington State. There are occasional in‑person meetings and in‑person contract bargaining meetings. This can mean once or twice per month for a few months of the year but also could be a few times per week during bargaining.
We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to foster an inclusive environment that supports equitable access to opportunities throughout your career. We want to recruit, develop, and maintain a talented workforce from various backgrounds, cultures, lifestyles, and perspectives, committed to our vision.
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.
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