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Community Transit · 20 hours ago

Labor Relations Manager

Everett, WA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$123K/yr - $154K/yr

5+ years exp

Community Transit is looking for a Labor Relations Manager who will translate the agency’s strategic mission into a human resources strategy. The role involves acting as the chief labor negotiator and advising on labor relations matters while overseeing complex issues that impact the agency.

Public TransportationRailroadTransportation

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Supervise staff, prioritizing and assigning work. Set goals and evaluate performance, providing timely and appropriate feedback, coaching, and recognition. Make hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations. Train staff and offer professional development opportunities. Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in all staff programs and activities

Serve as a strategic business advisor to the executive team and senior managers of each department regarding key organizational and management issues. Provide advice on administering collective bargaining agreements, resolution of personnel issues, and disciplinary actions, which may require determining when to contact legal counsel

Function as the chief labor negotiator. Lead negotiations with the various unions. Manage response to grievances and other labor relations matters. Present recommended changes to the Board of Directors

Develop and recommend Human Resources policies, procedures, and programs. Ensure all policies and procedures are implemented. Interpret and administer employment laws and personnel policies to applicants, employees, and the public, providing advice and recommendations to stakeholders

Collaborate with business units to prepare analysis, statistical data compiling reports, surveys, metrics, and materials serving as a resource person for the Executive Team and the Board of Directors

Lead, manage, and maintain vendor management services, vendor selection and evaluation, and contract negotiations

Perform other duties of a similar nature or level

Qualification

Labor relationsHuman Resources policiesNegotiation skillsSupervisionStrategic planningHRIS experienceCustomer serviceConflict resolutionEffective communicationTime managementEmotional intelligence

Required

Bachelor's degree in human resources management, business administration, public administration, or a related field

5 years of management level HR experience accountable for labor relations may substitute for a bachelor's degree

Ability to work primarily on site, in person. The essential functions of this position require face to face interaction with various partners, meeting clients, contractors, and others

An equivalent combination of education and experience to successfully perform the job duties is also accepted

Supervision and management practices

Budgeting planning and administration

Structured project methodologies and project planning tools

Personnel recruitment and selection

Compensation and benefits

Labor and employee relations

Human Resources information systems

Strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership techniques, production methods, succession planning, and coordination of people and resources

Customer service, including customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction

Laws, regulations, precedents, and interpretation and interaction of company policy and contract administration

Human behavior and performance, individual differences in ability, personality, interests, learning, and motivation

Ability to negotiate and influence others to achieve business goals and core values

Facilitating diverse groups of internal and external stakeholders and interests to develop and attain mutual understanding. Using emotional intelligence to navigate complex group dynamics

Fostering an inclusive workplace by upholding Community Transit's core values in support of the organization's vision and mission. Inspiring team commitment, pride, and trust while promoting cooperation and motivating members to achieve shared goals. Demonstrating courtesy, sensitivity, and respect in all interactions

Active listening, giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to comprehend and understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times

Interpreting and applying applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, and regulations

Developing, interpreting, and implementing policies and procedures

Supervision and development of direct staff. Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job

Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do

Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one

Conflict resolution, bringing others together, and trying to reconcile differences

Strategic planning and project management skills

Time management and organizational skills to achieve defined outcomes within given timeframes

Proficient use of software applications products including word processing and spreadsheets

Effective written and oral communications that are timely, relevant, concise, and clearly outline necessary actions

Establishing and maintaining effective interpersonal relationships with coworkers, supervisor, the public, and others

Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards

Building strong relationships across the agency by encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members thus creating a positive atmosphere for employees in the organization and within the division

Being ethical, confidential, and transparent

Presenting technical and non-technical information to audiences with varying levels of technical expertise

Preferred

Master's degree in human resources management, business administration, public administration, or a related field

3 years of experience in public sector Human Resources

5 years of experience in supervision

HRIS experience including performance management and recruitment systems. PeopleSoft, ICIMS, Halogen preferred

SHRM CP/SCP, HRCI PHR/SPHR, CEBS or NPELRA certification

Transit industry experience

Benefits

Employees (and their families) are covered by medical, dental, vision, basic life and disability insurance.

Employees participate in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and have the option to enroll in the agency’s deferred compensation plan.

In addition to WA Paid Sick Leave, employees in this position, accrue of 24 days of Paid Time off (192 hours) in their first year and ten (10) paid holidays throughout the calendar year.