Labor Relations Specialist

Job Description

Labor Relations has an outstanding opportunity for a Labor Relations Specialist to join their team.

About this Opportunity

The Labor Relations Specialist is responsible for actively participating in collective bargaining and successfully articulate the evolving labor relations positions of the University of Washington in a variety of online and print media. Additionally the Labor Relations Specialist will ensure the coordination and implementation of labor agreements across other areas of the University.

Key Responsibilities

40% Project management:

• Independently analyze CBAs for implementation items and collaborate with wide-ranging University stakeholders. Initiate coordinate and fulfill changes including pay-impacting items over the duration of the entire CBA.
• Analyze and process union information requests and provide counsel to other HR professionals and management. Act as management representative to the union.
• Communicate efficiently and effectively with all stakeholders: UW management union partners LRO UWHR AGO etc.

• Responsible for guaranteeing the successful completion of multiple projects at once; for example settlement implementations union information requests and implementation of collective bargaining agreements.

• Oversee projects through all phases: initiation planning execution and closure.

40% Serve as point person for:

• Supporting Labor Relations Negotiators during collective bargaining including preparation tasks coordinating exchange of article proposals between bargaining parties and tracking overall progress towards a complete collective bargaining agreement.
• Maintaining Primary Written Record during collective bargaining for future reference. These notes can be used as evidence in grievances arbitration and other legal proceedings. Ensure that a historical record is kept of all bargaining agreements for future reference.
• Applying a sophisticated in-depth understanding of labor relations issues to craft recaps that effectively capture the facts brought forth during collective bargaining sessions and further the labor relations strategy of the University. Vet summaries with stakeholders and publish online.
• Compiling formatting and finalizing all tentative agreements into a complete collective bargaining agreement for dissemination to the University unions and the public.
• Facilitating timely dues requests from union partners UW employees and UW management as detailed in each collective bargaining agreement.

20% LRO Administration:

• Respond to emails sent to LRO from unions employees managers and other University HR professionals and escalate as appropriate.
• Work with LRO to organize develop and document processes according to the records retention policy as set forth by UW.
• Actively participate in Labor Relations team planning internal communications goal setting and assessment.
• Work with the Labor Relations team to organize develop and document labor relations processes.
• Demonstrate excellent facility with electronic systems such as Microsoft Office DocuSign and HTML.
• Conduct special projects and other duties as assigned.
• Assist with administrative tasks including meeting scheduling and meeting preparation triaging and responding to emails and phone calls and provide back-up phone coverage as necessary.

Required Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements such as a license certification and/or registration.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in human resources public administration or related field
• 3 years of relevant experience with project focused work that required a high attention to detail and fast pace.

Additional Qualifications

• Experience as a project manager where timeliness group collaboration and quality outputs are measured and essential;
• Demonstrated ability to form and mobilize project specific teams with and ensure collaborations across the team and with other teams;
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with unions while maintaining an excellent relationship of trust and integrity;
• Ability to quickly adapt and prioritize amidst competing projects in a constantly-evolving environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with diverse individuals from a wide variety of personal and professional backgrounds; Effective compelling and diplomatic communication style in person over the phone and by the written word;
• Experience in writing draft language for press releases executive summaries and articles for print or electronic media;
• Experience and discretion working with and protecting confidential and sensitive information
• Excellent facility with electronic systems including all elements of Microsoft Office and SharePoint;
• A clear sense of urgency and strong organizational ability
• Attentive to detail with strong proofreading and editing skills;

Preferred Qualifications

• Training or experience in Labor Relations Payroll Human Resources Contract Management and/or Project Management.
• Familiarity with basic HTML a plus.

Working Conditions

Hybrid schedule both open office environment & telework.

Application Requirement

• This recruitment requires a cover letter. We would like to know more about your related background and skills. Your application will not be considered unless you attach a cover letter.

About the Team

The mission of Labor Relations is to provide comprehensive service to departments within the University of Washington and the Medical Centers for all labor-related issues negotiate collective bargaining agreements with unions representing University employees in accordance with prevailing University policy and law and represent the Universitys interests when dealing with labor organizations.

Compensation Benefits and Position Details

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About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier return they enjoy outstanding benefits opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process contact the Disability Services Office at or .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.