Labor Relations Analyst

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Please fill out your application as fully as possible. The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. Read the Hiring Process section below to learn more.

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We are seeking an experiencedLabor Relations Analyst who will be responsible for a variety of integral tasks in support of negotiating and administering the Citys labor agreements while maintaining a positive relationship with Union representatives and the represented workforce.

The ideal candidate will deliver exceptional customer service and assistance to all stakeholders with the administration of labor agreements and HR policies while consistently providing multiple levels of support during contract negotiations. This will include assisting with payroll discrepancies and corrections advising Management representatives on contract interpretation issues drafting reports conducting labor contract and compensation analysis and fulfilling Management and Union information requests.

A Labor Relations Analyst within the Human Resources Department at the City of Bellevue is part of an engaged enthusiastic team dedicated to providing exceptional services to the Citys managers employees and external partners. Bellevue employees embrace the values of innovation integrity stewardship collaboration accountability diversity equity and inclusion and take pride in the work they do. The City Councils vision is that Bellevue welcomes the world our diversity is our strength we embrace the future while respecting our past.

The City of Bellevue currently administers and negotiates collective bargaining agreements (CBAs) with various unions representing approximately half of the Citys workforce. Learn more about the Citys CBAs with unions and the bargaining units on our website.

• Serves as the point of contact and subject matter expert for the collective bargaining agreements and labor relations issues under the guidance of labor negotiators.
• Provides research benchmarking and data gathering as needed while helping evaluate and cost contracts in anticipation of bargaining.
• Maintains pay plans for union and non-union personnel.
• Maintains documentation and negotiations materials to preserve for future reference and possible litigation develops and maintains systems for tracking and preserving negotiations data and materials.
• Assists with the scheduling of and attends negotiation sessions identifying action items taking notes and gathering information to help evaluate proposals.
• Aids labor negotiators and city attorneys when responding to grievances and preparing for grievance meetings and arbitrations.
• Provides tracking documentation and overall review of contract issues that arise during a contract term so that the City can assess necessary changes during future negotiations.
• Drafts required notices to unions.
• Effectively documents relevant communications with Union and Management representatives.
• Attends Labor/Management Committee meetings.
• Delivers excellent customer service and ensures managers are aware of their responsibilities during the labor negotiations process.
• Educates management about labor agreements and ensures compliance with those agreements by answering questions developing and maintaining processes and identifying improvement opportunities for processes and agreements for the Labor Relations management team.
• Serves as the Human Resources Departments liaison to the City Clerks office to ensure that agendas contracts and other legislation that require council action is properly and timely filed.
• Preserves confidentiality of Citys labor strategies.

Education and Experience Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in human resources or related field.
• Two or more years of professional experience in labor relations; Direct experience working with data pertaining to labor contracts benefit and compensation is necessary.

• Accounting and data auditing experience preferred.

• Or any equivalent combination of education experience and training that provides the required knowledge skills and abilities.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Self-starter motivated and proactive.
• Excellent administrative organizational and prioritizing skills detail oriented and ability to handle multiple tasks and assignments.
• Manage assigned work accurately and coordinate multiple projects or programs that meet critical deadlines within the established timelines.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Knowledge in the following disciplines: compensation benefits labor relations communications and civil service
• Professional and personable skills exercising sound judgment when dealing with sensitive and confidential matters.
• Strong decision-making problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong spreadsheet programs skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills; experience working with document management.
• Ability to build positive relationships at all levels across the organization as well as with external jurisdictions on behalf of the City.
• Cultivate confidence as a subject matter expert while delivering consistent results.
• Demonstrate ability to identify and anticipate client needs convey appropriate options and make recommendations for implementation.
• Completion of specialized certification or training in Labor Relations is preferred.

Physical Demands
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work involves walking talking hearing using hands to handle feel or operate objects tools or controls and reaching with hands and arms.
• Vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• The employee may be required to push pull lift and/or carry up to 20 pounds.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.

Flexible/Hybrid Working:A hybrid work schedule is available for this position following an orientation period working in the office after hire. Remote work for this position is subject to the departments operational needs and will be discussed with candidates during the selection process. Full-time remote work is not an available option. Once hired employees must reside in the State of Washington and within reasonable commuting distance to Bellevue City Hall.

HIRING PROCESS
The City evaluates candidates based on the information provided in the online application only. Do not submit resumes and cover letters. To evaluate all candidates fairly and equitably the City will make all applicants anonymous when we are screening the applications. We will redact information from our application such as your name address and other demographics. To help us please complete the online application form as fully as possible.

• Answer the Supplemental Questions when requested which can be found on the Questions tab of the Job posting.
• We do not accept resumes and cover letters during the anonymous application screening stage unless otherwise stated in the job description.
• Applicants advancing to the next stage may be required to provide a cover letter resume writing sample and references.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• All candidates will be required to establish employment authorization and identity at the time of hire. The City is not able to sponsor work visas.
• All positions require the completion of references checks including at least one prior supervisor.
• Some positions may require completion of a criminal background checkprior to start employment
• Some positions may require obtaining a commercial drivers license (CDL) licensures or additional certifications.

At the City of Bellevue youll be part of a team committed to providing exceptional customer service upholding the public interest and advancing the community vision. The six essential and enduring principles that guide our individual actions our interactions and our decision making in the City of Bellevue organization is: Exceptional Public Service Stewardship Commitment to Employees Integrity Innovation and Diversity Equity & Inclusion. Youll work in an environment that is innovative collaborative future focused and committed to excellence. Bellevue welcomes the world. Our diversity is our strength. We embrace the future while respecting our past. Its what makes the City of Bellevue an exciting place to work live and explore.

Have we piqued your interest yet Come join our team! The City of Bellevue supports workplace diversity. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation marital status national origin genetic information disability age veteran status or any other protected status. Persons needing assistance with the application process may call the Human Resources Office at or .If you are invited to participate in the selection process and need ADA accommodations please notify HR before you are scheduled for an interview or testing.

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