What are the responsibilities and job description for the State Labor Relations Manager position at Department of Administrative Services?
Initial Posting Date:
03/13/2025
Application Deadline:
03/26/2025
Agency:
Department of Administrative Services
Salary Range:
$8,504 - $12,522
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
State Labor Relations Manager
Job Description:
Opportunity Awaits, Apply Today! State Labor Relations Manager
The Department of Administrative Services (DAS) Labor Relations Unit represents the Governor on behalf of all Executive Branch agencies in collective bargaining and contract administration. Currently, the DAS Labor Relations Unit administers 35 state collective bargaining agreements, which cover approximately 34,000 employees who are represented by 12 different labor organizations. Additionally, the DAS Labor Relations Unit administers 5 non-state collective bargaining agreements represented by AFSCME and SEIU.
As one of the DAS State Labor Relations Managers, you will establish the tenor of the labor relations environment for the State by acting as spokesperson for the Governor on behalf of Executive Branch agencies in complex labor negotiations regarding wages, hours, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment for employees represented by unions. This position has authority to review and resolve grievances at the highest level of grievance appeals.
This essential work includes:
- Overseeing the contract negotiations and administration of assigned labor agreements.
- Identifying and conceptualizing labor relations policies and strategies for the Governor on behalf of Executive Branch agencies.
- Representing the Employer in grievance arbitration, interest arbitration and fact-finding hearings.
- Providing training and technical assistance to all state agencies.
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What We Are Looking For
Minimum Qualifications:
Five years of progressively responsible labor relations experience. Experience must have included acting in the role of chief negotiator at a bargaining table, administering labor contracts, arbitrating grievances, fact-finding and human resource consultation.
A Master's degree in Labor Relations, Industrial Relations, Human Resources Management, Business or Public Administration, Economics or a closely related field can substitute for one year of experience.
Desired Attributes:
- Experience working collaboratively within a team with the ability to rapidly identify issues and propose appropriate solutions.
- Demonstrated experience developing contract proposals and counterproposals.
- Strong critical thinking skills and problem-solving approach in challenging situations.
- Providing leadership and advice on emergent labor relations issues.
- Strong background and experience in collective bargaining negotiating with union representatives over complex issues. Experience with public sector preferred.
Application Details and Instructions
Your candidate profile and resume are the perfect place to display your interest in the position and highlight the skills and experience you will bring, making you the best candidate for the position. Submissions are screened for consistency of information and communication skills at the professional level (attention to detail, spelling, grammar, etc.).
- Visit theState of Oregon job opportunities webpageto submit your application. Please ensure the work history in your applicant profile is up to date and attach a current copy of your resume. If you are a current State of Oregon employee, you must apply through your employeeWorkdayaccount.
- This announcement is for 1 (one,) full-time, permanent*, Management Service - Confidential, State Labor Relations Manager position and may be used to fill future vacancies.
- This opportunity may be filled as a job rotation with approval by the sending agency.
- Please save a copy of this job announcement for reference, as it is not available for you to view after the announcement deadline. If you have questions about the announcement, or need an alternate format to apply, please contact the Recruiter, Nancy Karnas at: nancy.karnas@das.oregon.gov | 971-719-3083.
Benefits of Joining Our Team
The DAS Team strives to create an environment that is supportive and encourages work-life balance and innovation. If you are ready to work with a great group of HR professionals, please consider joining our team. We believe hiring highly skilled, diverse employees is key to cultivating positive results, well-informed outcomes, and value the unique skill set and perspective of all our team members.
Additional benefits include:
- Work/life balance, 11 paid holidays a year, and acompetitive benefits package.
- Advancement and learning opportunities that will help grow your career with the State of Oregon.
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- Live, work, and play inSalem, Oregon.
- Offering hybrid work schedule! In-office work will be required to meet business needs. Terms of hybrid work and the work schedule will be discussed and agreed upon with the successful candidate and hiring manager.
Additional Details
- Employee is required to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license issued by the state where the employee resides or provide an acceptable alternate mode of transportation.
- Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.
- Agency does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, applicants will be required to complete I-9 documentation and confirm authorization to work in the United States. If your employment authorization and documentation is contingent on sponsorship now or in the future, you will not meet Agency employment eligibility standards.
- Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given veterans' preference. For more information, please visitVeterans Resources.
- The salary listed is the non-PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect the additional 6.95%
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The Department of Administrative Services is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer Committed to Workforce Diversity. At the Department of Administrative Services, we embody the value of hiring a workforce representative of the communities we serve, understanding that a diverse workforce revitalizes our state. We value diversity and foster a positive and welcoming environment where all employees can thrive.
