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King County, WA · 1 month ago

TLT/SDA Employee and Labor Relations Representative

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

King County, WA is seeking an experienced professional for the role of Employee and Labor Relations Representative. This position involves supporting law enforcement operations through labor relations expertise, including contract administration, workplace investigations, and advising management on employment-related issues.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Coordinate the development of labor strategies, interests and policies for the Sheriff’s Office

Serve as the principal communicator of the Sheriff’s Office bargaining interests to the County’s labor negotiator, collaborate with the County’s labor negotiator to develop management bargaining proposals, and assist with research of labor policies and drafting of contract language

Serve as part of the Sheriff’s Office representatives at the bargaining table

Provide critical information to management on the interpretation and administration of labor contracts, personnel policies and procedures, and other applicable rules, regulations and laws

Represent the Sheriff’s Office at all stages of grievance hearings and develop and communicate grievance responses as designated; may conduct final step grievance hearings

Provide advice to managers and supervisors and recommend appropriate disciplinary and corrective actions in accordance with labor laws and contract provisions. Support disciplinary reviews, disciplinary documents, the Loudermill process, and reporting

Coordinate Sheriff’s Office employment-related litigation matters by conducting research, providing professional advice and consulting with the prosecuting attorney’s office and management staff as necessary to develop strategies

Conduct complex employment investigations, write investigative reports, and present findings and recommendations to management and the prosecuting attorney’s office

Coordinate the development of settlement options in collaboration with the Human Resources Division, the prosecuting attorney’s office, and department/division management staff and negotiate settlements as authorized

Facilitate the resolution of employee relations issues and problems

Provide support in arbitration and/or mediation proceedings

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Collective bargainingLabor relations expertiseGrievance processesEmployment law knowledgeAnalytical skillsNegotiation skillsCommunication skillsProblem solvingConflict resolutionDecision-makingFacilitation skillsOrganizational skills

Required

You must be a United States citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident, or deferred action childhood arrival (DACA) recipient

You must have the ability to read, speak and write in the English language fluently

Verify that you do not meet any of the KCSO Automatic Disqualifying Behavior requirements

You must be able to meet all KCSO background standards as listed in section 10.14 of the Civil Service Rules. Background requirements will be evaluated throughout the hiring process

Knowledge of the principles and practices of collective bargaining

Knowledge of Washington's Public Employee Labor Relations Commission (PERC) rules, regulations and processes

Knowledge of grievance, arbitration and mediation processes

Knowledge of human resources principles and practices, current legal environment and trends

Knowledge of employment practices laws and regulations

Excellent oral and written communications skills

Presentation, facilitation and consensus building skills

Analytical, planning and organizational skills

Negotiation, problem solving and conflict resolution skills

Decision-making skills

Skill in communicating interests and acting as a representative

Skill in interpreting contracts, regulations and laws

Ability to handle multiple competing priorities

Ability to handle sensitive situations with tact and diplomacy

Ability to build consensus among diverse individuals with varying opinions

Ability to work with a variety of individuals from diverse backgrounds

Ability to identify and resolve employee issues

Ability to make decisions using appropriate methods for dealing with employees on sensitive and potentially litigious issues

Must pass thorough background investigation, including a polygraph

For KCSO employees: if applying as a special duty assignment, KCSO employees must have approval from their chain of command

Preferred

Experience in a unionized environment

Experience in the public sector and/or specifically working with or for law enforcement agencies

Benefits

Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents

Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents

Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan

Transportation program and ORCA transit pass

12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays

Generous vacation and paid sick leave

Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves

Flexible Spending Account

Wellness programs

Onsite activity centers

Employee Giving Program

Employee assistance programs

Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position

Training and career development programs