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Sound Transit · 22 hours ago

Manager-Labor Compliance

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$104K/yr - $206K/yr

5+ years exp

Sound Transit is seeking a Labor Compliance Manager to oversee the Project Labor Agreement and ensure effective administration of labor agreements. The role involves managing labor relations issues, providing counsel and support, and ensuring compliance with labor laws and policies.

Public TransportationRailroadTransportation

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Plans, directs, coordinates, and reviews the work of assigned staff; assigns work activities and coordinates schedules, projects, and programs; provides constructive feedback; reviews and evaluates work and makes effective suggestions and recommendations

Coaches, trains and motivates assigned staff; coordinates and/or provides staff training; and manages employee relations; manages the workflow and prioritization of projects and measures the performance of assigned staff and takes appropriate corrective action when necessary; provides advice and counsel to assigned staff; develops developmental work plans for assigned staff; implements or recommends corrective actions, discipline and termination procedures as appropriate/necessary; Assists in providing process and business analysis leadership to less experienced team members

Manages and provides oversight for the Project Labor Agreement for all construction work in order to ensure that all work covered by the PLA proceeds continuously, efficiently, economically, on time, on budget and with labor agreement as outlined by the Sound Transit Board policies. Identify and prepare reconciliation summary of any potential gaps or legal issues for the Executive Leadership Team on behalf of the Chief Labor Relations Officer

Serves as the Project Labor Agreement’s Labor Compliance Manager and oversees Sound Transit’s role with the Joint Administrative Committee (JAC); meets with members of the community that help coordinate public outreach efforts of Sound Transit and Labor Compliance policies. Updates policies as needed based on outcomes from the JAC

Manages the pre-bid meetings, pre-award evaluations, pre-construction meetings, and pre-job jurisdictional meetings as well as weekly progress meetings; provides information and responds to questions related to the Project Labor Agreement. Identifies critical factors in the preliminary plans and prepares alternate processes or plans to offset potential gaps

Supports staff members who attend events and perform outreach responsibilities in order to inform public entities, special interest groups and the general public on Project Labor Agreements public outreach; responds to high level inquiries related to the PLA in a courteous and timely manner; resolves complaints in an efficient and timely manner

Represents the Agency in various forums of governmental entities, special interest groups and the general public; engages and develops collaborative relationships with peers, staff, labor partners, contractor partners, community partners, and others contacted in the course of work

Manages and analyzes a variety of reporting systems and reports related to area of assignment including reports on PLA workforce utilization goal attainment, certified payroll, labor workforce tracking, Preferred Entry (pre-apprentice) and Apprentice utilization; prepares a summary analysis for the Executive Leadership team on a monthly basis with any required recommendations for changes, concerns, or other key identifiers that may be present based on the individual contract. Manages the correctness of necessary records, and insures staff logs all grievances filed by PLA partners; respond to grievances as required or necessary

Champions and models Sound Transit's core values and demonstrates values-based behaviors in everyday interactions across the agency

Contributes to a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion in alignment with Sound Transit’s Equity & Inclusion Policy

It is the responsibility of all employees to follow the Agency safety rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to their assigned duties and responsibilities, which could include systems, operations, and/or other employees

It is the responsibility of all employees to integrate sustainability into everyday business practices

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Labor relationsProject Labor AgreementCompliance enforcementMediation techniquesData analysisCustomer serviceReport preparationConflict managementEffective communicationLeadership

Required

Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Legal, Public Administration, Business Administration, or closely related field

Five years of professional level experience directly related to the assignment which includes responsibility for dealing with labor unions, labor relations, labor agreements and enforcing compliance; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience

Three years of leadership, budgetary, planning and workforce management experience

Principles, practices and standards of labor agreements and of industry principles and practices

Principles and practices of labor relations laws, prevailing wage law and code; and state and federal regulations related to area of assignment

Demonstrated experience identifying and resolving labor and related business problems

Understanding of labor compliance procedures and the enforcement of Labor compliance mandates

Current drug testing policy, procedures, rules and regulations

Demonstrated experience with Apprenticeship programs, apprenticeship progression, State policies and administration of apprenticeship maturation

Methods and techniques of mediation and dispute resolution

Public Works contracting, protocols and governmental compliance issues

Construction contracting policies, construction procedures and administration; as well as procurement policies and procedures sufficient to analyze reports and monitor contracts

Customer service methods and techniques including conflict management and problem solving methods and techniques

Modern office procedures, methods, and equipment, including computers

Report preparation

Preferred

Juris Doctor in Human Resources, Legal, Public Administration, Business Administration, or closely related field

Interpreting and administering a Project Labor Agreement policies and procedures

Effectively gathering and analyzing data to develop reports and recommendations related to required programs and functions

Interpreting labor laws and labor relations issues

Identifying and resolving problems in a timely manner using sound judgment

Responding to inquiries and in effective oral and written communication

Applying project management techniques and principles

Problem resolution involving issues that may be sensitive in nature; resolving disputes in an effective and timely manner

Maintaining confidentiality and communicating with tact and diplomacy

Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other division staff, management, building trades, outside agencies, community groups and the general public

Preparing and analyzing complex data and numerical computations and comprehensive reports

Responding to inquiries and in effective oral and written communication

Benefits

Health Benefits: We offer two choices of medical plans, a dental plan, and a vision plan all at no cost for employee coverage; comprehensive benefits for employees and eligible dependents, including a spouse or domestic partner.

Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance.

Employee Assistance Program.

Retirement Plans: 401a – 10% of employee contribution with a 12% match by Sound Transit; 457b – up to IRS maximum (employee only contribution).

Paid Time Off: Employees accrue 25 days of paid time off annually with increases at four, eight and twelve years of service. Employees at the director level and up accrue additional days. We also observe 12 paid holidays and provide up to 2 paid floating holidays and up to 2 paid volunteer days per year.

Parental Leave: 12 weeks of parental leave for new parents.

Pet Insurance.

ORCA Card: All full-time employees will receive an ORCA card at no cost.

Tuition Reimbursement: Sound Transit will pay up to $5,000 annually for approved tuition expenses.

Inclusive Reproductive Health Support Services.