Labor Relations Manager

Clackamas County’s Department of Human Resources (HR) is seeking a dynamic, solutions-driven human resources leader with an extensive background in labor relations to serve as the County’s next Labor Relations Manager.

Reporting to the HR Director, the Labor Relations Manager will oversee and manage all Employee and Labor Relations (ELR) Division activities and operations. The ELR team includes two Analysts. The ELR Division provides employee relations consultation, corrective action guidance, and labor contract administration services to support effective workforce management and positive labor relations across the County.

This position is responsible for administering and interpreting collective bargaining agreements, mediating disputes, assisting in conflict resolution, and advising management in grievance or complaint investigations, corrective action, and performance management. Provide complex advice and counsel to the Human Resources Director, Human Resources Deputy Director, County Administrator, and Board of County Commissioners on labor matters. The Labor Relations Manager develops and implements collective bargaining strategies in partnership with Legal Counsel and supports successor contract negotiations. The County contracts with external Labor relations subject-matter experts to serve as lead negotiator for successor collective bargaining. The Labor Relations Manager is responsible for leading the interim bargaining process during the active term of existing labor agreements, which includes contract amendments, demands to bargain labor matters, and other labor-related changes as needed.

The Labor Relations Manager will facilitate and build relationships with employees, union leadership, and other stakeholders to foster a work environment that is responsive and supportive. The Labor Relations Manager will deliver high-quality support to Clackamas County employees as well as create systems of support that foster strong employee and labor relations practices.

The Ideal Candidate

With around 2,700 employees, 4 unions, and 8 collective bargaining agreements, Clackamas County has a highly unionized workforce. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in labor relations, experience working with multiple unions, conducting investigations, grievance handling, negotiating labor agreements, and policy development and implementation, while having a strong leadership background to provide guidance, support, and oversight to a team of ELR professionals.

This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Sunday, September 13, 2026.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Annual Pay Range: $119,614.73 - $161,479.39

Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.

We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle.

Please note: While this position is eligible for hybrid work, the selected incumbent will be on-site for at least the first six (6) months during onboarding and training.