Short Term (11-Mo) Temporary EmployeeLabor Relations Advisor (SA1, Exempt)
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Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) hasan exciting opportunity for an innovative Human Resources Professional to join our team as a Short-Term Temporary Employee and Labor Relations Advisor. This candidate will play a vital role in the culture and employee experience at SPU.
This advisor is responsible for fostering partnerships with all levels of employees management and business partners to provide advice consulting and mentoring guidance regarding employee and labor relation processes procedures and best practices as they relate to employee engagement recognition training performance misconduct allegations of discrimination harassment retaliation labor practices and EEO matters.
This opportunity is expected to last approximately 11-months in durationand isopen to ALL qualified candidates.About Seattle Public Utilities:Seattle Public Utilities (SPU) is a community-centered utility that delivers vital services to Seattle residents and businesses including drinking water drainage and wastewater and garbage/recycling/compost. SPU also provides drinking water for 1.6 million customers in the region. SPUs work includes system maintenance and improvements and keeping Seattle clean. Over 1400 SPU employees work with our community to provide affordable and equitable stewardship of our water and waste resources for future generations.
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SPU commits toOur City Values andRace and Social Justiceas core principles that guide our work. We actively take steps to dismantle systemic racism and increase service equity. We value diverse life experiences and strive to create a workplace that is welcoming to all. We take steps to be inclusive and equitable in our recruiting hiring and promotional opportunities.Job Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities include the following:
- Conduct investigations into allegations of discrimination harassment misconduct and other issues.
- Provide subject matter expertise and advise on employee and labor relations processes including performance management EEO matters training and employee engagement.
- Advice employees and supervisors on personnel issues interpret City Personnel Rules Department Guidelines SPU Workplace Expectations and Collective Bargaining Agreements.
Please note this job advertisement is not designed to cover orcontaina comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that arerequired ofthe employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Qualifications
Experience Requirement:
- Three (3) years of progressively responsible labor relations administrationexperience is required.
- Bachelors degree in Labor Relations Business or Public Administration Human Resources Management Economics or a closely related field OR if no degree two (2) additional years of qualifying experience is required.
Combinations of appropriate education training certification and experience(s) will be evaluated on an individual basis for comparability.
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience with public sector organizational practices and labor unions.
- Experience working with a complex diverse workforce with both front-line staff and management
Additional Information
How to Apply:
In addition to fully completing the online application we requirecandidates to attacha resume and cover letter. Your cover letter should address how your knowledge skills and experience(s) relate to this position.
This hiring process involves a background check of conviction and arrest records in compliance with Seattles Fair Chance Employment Ordinance SMC 14.17. Applicants will beprovidedan opportunity to explain or correct background information.
Workplace Environment (*Telework Expectation):
The full salary range for this position is $50.08 per hour -$75.12 per hour.
This position allows for the flexibility of a hybrid work schedule. Employees will be required to come into the office twice a week. Individual schedules will be agreed upon by the employee and their supervisor.
Who may apply:This position is open to all qualified candidates.
The City of Seattle encourages people of all backgrounds to apply including people of color immigrants refugees women LGBTQ people with disabilities veterans and those with diverse life experience. This position is open to all qualified candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race color creed national origin ancestry sex marital status disability religious or political affiliation age sexual orientation or gender identity.
The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation holiday and sick leave as well as medical dental vision life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information about employee benefits is available on the Citys website at: covered family-members/most employees-plans
If you have any questions please contact Heather Baldwin-Stewart at.
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