Labor Relations Manager, WMS
Recruitment #2024-4-7106
Full-time, WMS, Non-represented position.
Location: Natural Resources Building- Olympia, WA
Flexible Work Hours and Partial Telework flexibility may be available and considered
Relocation Compensation may be available and considered
Salary: $107,064.00 - $124,876.00 Annually
To allow for growth and salary progression the full salary range is: $107,064.00 - $131,447.00 Annually

Responsibilities:

• Advance the agency mission and management goals and objectives through cordial, collaborative, and professional relationships with WPEA and WFSE labor union staff, shop stewards, OFM State Human Resources staff, and DNR leadership.
• Coordinate and manage agency planning for biennial master agreement negotiations for the WPEA and WFSE collective bargaining agreements and represent the agency in negotiations.
• Oversee mandatory subject notifications to ensure the unions are properly notified of changes to working conditions and manage DNR’s response to union demands to bargain, in collaboration with OFM State Human Resources labor relations staff.
• Work with and oversee Human Resources Consultants on grievances and other labor/management processes.
• Provide updates to the Director of Human Resources on potential settlements and/or who should represent the agency at Mediation/Arbitration.
• Represent DNR at the Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC) and Mediation/Arbitration with a final decision following the Commissioner’s delegation order.
• Manage responses to union information requests.
• Coordinate scheduling and agendas for Union-Management Communication Committee Meetings.
• Supervise (schedule, evaluate, assign work, and ensure training) professional Human Resources Consultants ensuring employees have the tools, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform their functions.
• Serve as a member of the Senior Human Resources Management Team.
• Serve on DNR-wide teams and serve on Office of Financial Management State-wide teams as needed.
• Manage and coordinate the Human Resource Office legislative bill review and analysis.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in human resource management, business, accounting, or related from an accredited institution

OR equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Five years of professional experience in human resources which includes labor relations activities.
• Experience with broad application of human resource management principles.
• Ability to lead teams and build effective interpersonal relationships.
• Excellent research, investigation, analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead change, and effect change through influence.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• The ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $107,064.00 - $124,876.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Olympia, WA 98501: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Olympia, WA 98501