Salary

$124,488.00 - $157,809.60 Annually

Location

Seattle, WA

Job Type

Career Service, Full Time, 40 hrs/week

Job Number

2024JH22846

Department

MTD - Metro Transit

Division

Enterprise Employee Services

Opening Date

10/25/2024

Closing Date

11/11/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

Z3 : KC Personnel Guidelines

Full- or Part-Time

Full Time

Summary

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Metro Transit is hiring an Employee and Labor Relations Supervisor. T his leader develops, leads, and maintains Metro's Employee and Labor Relations practice with Senior Leadership, King County's Office of Labor Relations, union partners, employees, and other stakeholders. This recruitment will be used to fill 1 (one) career service position within the Employee Services Division.

Under the direction of the Employee and Labor Relations Manager, the Employee and Labor Relations Supervisor oversees Metro's Employee and Labor Relations function -- coordinating and executing on day-to-day employee and labor relations work. This work also includes supporting the strategic direction of bargaining agreements; contract administration and interpretation, and guidance/coordination of related activities including consultation, training, grievances, arbitrations, and supporting legal action. The Employee and Labor Relations Manager supervises the Employee and Labor Relations team that provides service to Metro's divisions. Join our team and unlock your potential

Who May Apply: This recruitment is open to all King County employees and the general public

Job Duties

Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work:

• Supervise, mentor, and train assigned staff; participate in recruiting and selecting new staff, disciplinary actions, grievances, termination, and unemployment hearings.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to management on labor and employment laws, personnel matters, and contract administration. Participate in briefing senior management and elected officials on labor policies and complex county-wide labor relations issues.
• Draft, review, and approve Step 2 and Step 3 grievance responses and Pre-Disciplinary Review Committee (PDRC) documents. Ensure timely and efficient delivery of labor relations services.
• Consult and collaborate with METRO's Transit Labor Negotiators, Prosecutor Attorney's Office, Department of Human Resources, and Office of Labor Relations; participate in contract negotiations and implementing agreements and settlements.
• Interpret collective bargaining agreement provisions, rules, and regulations; counsel management on labor relations issues; provide recommendations, alternative solutions, and specific actions; ensure compliance with applicable policies, labor regulations, and past practices.
• Investigate grievances, reports, and disciplinary actions, offer support to resolve disputes; research facts and past practice, make recommendations, and assist with resolution.
• Recommend revisions to policies and procedures based on negotiations, and labor relations and human resources initiatives; educate management and supervisory personnel on consistent documentation across the department, new contract agreements, and policy changes.
• Oversee developing and maintaining a comprehensive database to meet external and internal reporting requirements, evaluate trends, and recommend changes in policies/procedures and collective bargaining agreement provisions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

We are looking for candidates who have:

• Knowledge of Labor Laws: At least 2 years of demonstrated understanding of federal, state, and local labor laws and regulations labor relations understanding and k nowledge of human resources management local, state, and federal regulations
• Supervisor/ Lead experience: At least 3 years of experience overseeing operations and ensuring adherence to company standards.
• Conflict Resolution: Knowledge of negotiation, mediation, and other forms of pre-litigation conflict resolution
• Communication skills: Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Analytical Skills: Ability to assess complex situations and data to make informed decisions.
• Organizational Skills: Ability to effectively manage competing priorities
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to align labor relations strategies with organizational goals.
• Leader: Ability to mentor, guide, and advise on labor practices and handling grievances
• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to effectively engage in and sustain relationships with people from diverse cultures and socio-economic backgrounds
• Adaptability: Ability to work independently and as a team member
• Computer Savvy: Demonstrated proficiency with business applications, such as Microsoft Office suite

The most competitive candidates will possess the following desired qualifications:

• Experience working in a King County or other government/public-sector human resources environment.
• Experience in a large, unionized public or private organization with a multiple skilled trades and other frontline, essential workers.
• Working knowledge of HR Information Systems; PeopleSoft preferred.

Supplemental Information

Application Process
Submit an online employment application online at https://www.kingcounty.gov/jobs , answer the supplemental questions, attach a resume and a cover letter. Your cover letter should include details on how you meet or exceed the knowledge, skills and abilities for this position and your experiences as it relates to the primary job functions and desired qualifications. NOTE : Applications that do not include the required materials may be rejected as incomplete and not advance in the process.

Selection Process
Applicants will be screened for competitiveness, completeness, and written communication skills to determine the most qualified candidates. The process may include the following: a review of the application and supplemental questions, testing and/or panel interview, and references.

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Janay Harper, jharper@kingcounty.gov

Work Schedule
This position is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and not overtime eligible. Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule, every other Thursday, comprising a 40-hour workweek, normally 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday .

Union Membership/Job Code
This position is not represented by a union. / 236801 ( Transit Employee & Labor Relations Supervisor)

Work Location
Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

The primary location of the position is at the King Street Center, 201 S. Jackson St., Seattle, WA 98104. However, this is a hybrid position (teleworking and in office). Employees will be provided with a county-issued laptop. When working remotely employees must maintain a workspace with an internet connection (access may be supplemented in some situations) where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.

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Guided by ou r "True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To Apply
If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12paid holidays each year plus twopersonal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental,family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page .

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position.Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.