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City of Seattle is Hiring an Employee/Labor Relations Manager (SA 3, Exempt) Near Seattle, WA
This recruitment is open until filled. However, first consideration will be given to candidates who apply by January 16, 2024.
Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) Human Resources is recruiting for an Employee/Labor Relations Manager. Reporting to the Human Resources Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for creating and implementing an employee/labor relations program which is focused on providing a welcoming and positive employee experience and delivering high quality labor relations counsel. If you want to make an impactful difference in your organization, please consider applying.
About Seattle Public Utilities:Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a community-centered utility that delivers vital services to Seattle residents and businesses including drinking water, drainage and wastewater, and garbage/recycling/compost. SPU also provides drinking water for 1.5 million customers in the region. SPU’s work includes system maintenance and improvements and keeping Seattle clean. Over 1,400 SPU employees work with our community to provide affordable and equitable stewardship of our water and waste resources for future generations.
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SPU commits to Our City Valuesand Race and Social Justiceas core principles that guide our work. We actively take steps to dismantle systemic racism and increase service equity. We value diverse life experiences and strive to create a workplace that is welcoming to all. We take steps to be inclusive and equitable in our recruiting, hiring and promotional opportunities.
Why Join Our Team?
We know work isn't only about what you do it’s also about who you work for and with! SPU provides a fun and family-friendly work environment that supports a work life balance, including:
Hybrid work schedule opportunities
Family-friendly and multicultural work environment
Generous benefits package
Free Orca Pass
City pension plan with employer/employee contributions
Growth potential and advancement opportunities
- Manage and supervise a team of employee and labor relations professionals who provides investigations and labor relations support across SPU.
- Continually assessing employee relations programs to ensure that the organization is current with industry and internal best practices and identifying opportunities to instill sound employee relations practices that are in alignment with SPU goals and focus on a community-centered Utility.
- Strategically plan, organize, design, implement, and monitor a comprehensive employee relations program including data gathering and reporting procedures.
- Forge partnerships and communicate with all levels of employees, management, and business partners to provide advice and training.
- Manage, support, investigate and respond to employee complaints regarding allegations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, unfair practices, equal employment opportunity (EEO), including complaints filed with external agencies & employment litigation and claims, ensuring proactive and effective management of cases.
- Provide oversight, advice, guidance, direction and counsel to managers on employment issues and related laws including, but not limited to performance management, misconduct investigations, corrective actions, and EEO related matters.
- Compile, prepare and analyze data for use in labor settings such as joint labor management committee meetings, contract administration, discipline, grievances, unfair labor practices, arbitrations, and resolution of confidential and sensitive human resource matters.
- Work in close consultation with the HR Director regarding employee and labor relations programming and strategies.
- Manage special projects or other duties as assigned.
Experience: Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience performing employee and/or labor relations work in a comparable organization including conducting or providing oversight for various types of HR related investigations, preparing and processing disciplinary actions, administering and implementing collective bargaining agreements and working with unions, and resolving union grievances and unfair labor practices. This should include at least three (3) years of supervisory experience and demonstrated leadership and management skills with the proven ability to maximize performance.
License: Washington State Driver License is required. SPU operates facilities throughout Seattle and King County. Travel to work sites is required on an as-needed basis.
The ideal candidate should possess:
- A law degree and/or relevant experience in employment law and/or litigation.
- Experience in providing legal analysis regarding discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in the workplace.
- Demonstrated experience in a leadership role in a complex unionized environment.
This position allows for the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. Employees will be required to come into the office twice a week. Individual schedules will be agreed upon by the employee and their supervisor.How to apply: In addition to completing your on-line application, please attach the following:
- Current resume
- Cover letter which describes your interest in the position and how you meet the position's requirements.
- A writing sample which describes a situation where you had to overcome a professional disagreement with a colleague and how you handled it. Please limit your writing sample to no more than one (1) page.
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.
More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits/employees-and-covered-family-members/most-employees-plans
Job Summary
Full Time
Public Administration
$103k-133k (estimate)
11/29/2023
03/31/2024
seattle.gov
SEATTLE, WA
7,500 - 15,000
1869
YUN PITRE
$1B - $3B
Public Administration
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About City of Seattle
As a city, Seattle is known as a progressive leader in technology, innovation and the environment. As an employer, the City of Seattle is leading local government in environmental stewardship, green building and social justice, making our City what it is today and shaping our future. Our employees play an important role in making this possible. You might be surprised by the variety and range of opportunities that are available at the City of Seattle. We have more than 1,200 job titles in 24 different departments, from the Office of Immigrant and Refugees Affairs or the Office of Arts & Culture... to the Public Utilities and Department of Transportation. Our positions range from seasonal work at the Citys parks and recreation facilities to skilled trade workers, accounting, communications and information technology professionals, and middle and senior-level management. Whatever your line of work, we hope you consider the City of Seattle in your job search. We likely have the opportunity for you. Be a part of the team that helps run our great city by joining the more than 10,000 employees working for the greater good by providing programs and services to Seattles people and businesses. View our current opportunities under Careers or click here: http://www.seattle.gov/jobs/ to apply today. Where else can you contribute in as many ways to your community?
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