Summary

This posting may be used to establish a list of qualified candidates for the Employee & Labor Relations Representative in the Solid Waste Division or throughout the Department of Natural Resources & Parks during the following for one year.

About the Role :

The Employee and Labor Relations Representative (ELR) will join a collaborative, supportive, and solutions driven HR team that welcomes a diversity of thought and experience.

The role will be instrumental in supporting the Solid Waste Division in complex Labor Relations matters in partnership with multiple labor unions, the Office of Labor Relations, and division management.

You will be a trusted advisor and partner to key leaders on Employee Relations issues and will exercise a high level of influence and responsibility within the organization.

The ELR will be instrumental in policy development and bargaining in the Division and will work closely with the Human Resource Manager II and other ELR to navigate current and future business needs impacting our workforce.

This position performs work remotely and onsite.

About the Team :

The Solid Waste Division Human Resources team is seeking an experienced Employee and Labor Relations Representative who is passionate about sustainability and environmental stewardship.

The Solid Waste Human Resources team collaborates with our labor partners, leadership and personnel on the successful management and administration of employee focused policies and procedures that foster and maintain a positive, inclusive, and professional workplace.

Our work supports all members of the organization and provides essential partnership and oversight in solving current and future labor relationship issues and workforce needs.

The team is deeply committed to provide our employees with accurate, timely and essential information as well as connectivity to resources of support.

Opportunity to Learn More : We invite you to join an MS Teams Meeting Open House to learn more about this position. The Human Resources Manager II will be available to describe the work culture and job duties and there will be an opportunity for participants to ask questions.

We will hold this event from 9 : 00 - 9 : 50 a.m., Monday, July 8, 2024. To participate in the meeting, Click here to join the meeting.

To join audio-only, please dial 1-425-653-6586 and use the Meeting ID : 336 620 715#

Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice :

King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world.

Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees.

As an Employee & Labor Relations Representative you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http : / / www.

kingcounty.gov / equity .

Apply now for a rewarding career at the Solid Waste Division of King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP).

Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities.

Enjoy training, comprehensive benefits , and growth opportunities.

What You Will Be Doing :

• Guide and advise supervisors and managers on sensitive employee relations matters, including performance management, investigations and discipline.
• Act as a primary representative on behalf of the division for labor grievances; serve as the process owner and advises on avenues of resolution.
• Serve as a representative of the Division / Department in bargaining with labor unions.
• Interpret and provide guidance on matters involving collective bargaining agreements and policies.
• Track and analyze trends and hot spots in employee relations matters such as discipline and grievances.

Qualifications You Bring :

• Demonstrated experience providing strategic communications, counsel, and advice to management and other partners, especially regarding employee relations or labor relations.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of labor law, labor relations, collective bargaining practices and contract interpretation.
• Ability to effectively multitask and handle complex, multilayered issues with competing priorities in a fast-paced work environment.
• Advanced proficiency in written and verbal communications.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Suite applications.

It Would Be Great if You Also Bring :

• Public sector experience in environments with large, unionized workforces.
• Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive, confidential, and potentially litigious workplace issues.
• Knowledge and multi-year experience within the field of human resources and labor relations.
• Advanced interpersonal skills and the ability to work cooperatively and effectively with internal and external customers and clients.
• Demonstrated advanced skills in planning, problem-solving, and analytical work.
• Demonstrated ability and experience working independently in a remote environment, including the coordination and facilitation of Microsoft Teams and Zoom meetings .

Working Conditions :

Remote and Onsite Work Details : Employees in this role work remotely from a home location, with onsite reporting requirements typically 2-3 times per month as needed for meetings, presentations and / or bargaining.

The frequency of onsite work is determined by business needs and may be adjusted accordingly. Onsite reporting locations may be at various King County worksites including the collaboration space at King Street Center (201 S.

Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104). This work arrangement promotes work-life-balance and reduces carbon footprint under the department's vision of Green Where We Work .

• Remote Work Location Requirement : Employees must reside in Washington State and be within a reasonable distance to King County worksites to meet onsite reporting requirements.
• Work Schedule : This full-time position works M - F. This position is exempt from the overtime provision of the Fair Labor Standard Act (FLSA) and is not overtime eligible.
• Union Representation : This position is not represented by a union.

Application and Selection Process :

We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.

To apply, submit a :

• Complete Application
• Resume

Note : Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.

Who To Contact : For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Roxanne Malatesta at 206-477-1653 or rmalatesta@kingcounty.gov.

Discover More About the Solid Waste Division : Visit our website at our website at Solid Waste Division and check us out at Facebook Twitter Instagram YouTube Discover More About DNRP : Visit our website , explore an ?

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Instagram ,? YouTube ? and Keeping King County Green News .

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Supplemental Information

Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.

Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence.

Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

Guided by our "True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce.

• To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region;
• a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer;

we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ , people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class.

Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

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Last updated : 2024-07-02