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Hybrid Head of Labor Relations
Posted last month
About the role
- Labor relations leader managing collective bargaining and contract administration for a public-sector organization. Influencing executive decisions and ensuring workforce stability in complex union environments.
Responsibilities
- Develop and lead a **coordinated, enterprise-wide labor relations strategy** that promotes short-and long-term planning and coherence across multiple collective bargaining agreements.
- Plan across bargaining cycles to establish disciplined approaches to preparation, sequencing, and prioritization that support predictable labor outcomes.
- Serve as the **lead negotiator and management spokesperson** for collective bargaining agreements, including development of bargaining strategy, proposals, and settlement frameworks.
- Prepare and execute **Memorandums of Agreement, Understanding, and Exception**, as well as supplemental agreements.
- Monitor labor relations trends, statutory changes, and legal decisions to inform negotiation strategy.
- Act as a **trusted advisor and representative of management** in highly visible labor matters across aviation, marine operations, public safety, and other business lines.
- Maintain a strong understanding of operations and represented work groups through direct engagement, ensuring labor leadership is grounded in how work is performed.
- Oversee the **interpretation and administration** of collective bargaining agreements, work rules, and related policies.
- Lead and represent the organization in **grievance management, mediations, arbitrations, and Employment Relations Board proceedings**, in coordination with legal counsel.
- **Lead cross-functional collaboration** with HR, Payroll, Benefits, Legal, and Finance to evaluate the **financial implications and enterprise-wide impacts** of labor agreements across bargaining units.
- **Advance labor strategies** that balance wage and benefit structures, cost sustainability, and long-term workforce affordability within a public-sector environment.
- Strengthen **documentation and knowledge management** related to labor practices, side agreements, and contract interpretation to reduce risk and preserve institutional knowledge.
- Promote clarity and consistency in the application of labor provisions across departments.
- Design and deliver training for managers on labor relations fundamentals, contract application, and effective labor management practices.
- **Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management** for direct report, ensuring high professional standards and continuity in labor relations practices.
Requirements
- **WHAT YOU NEED TO HAVE IN YOUR BACKGROUND...**
- **8+ years** of progressively responsible experience in labor relations, including leading or owning complex collective bargaining negotiations and advising senior leaders.
- Experience in a **public-sector or highly unionized, complex organization** with multiple bargaining units and varied contract provisions.
- Strong working knowledge of **labor law**, collective bargaining, grievance and arbitration processes, and applicable federal and state regulations, including **Oregon PECBA or comparable frameworks**.
- Working understanding of the **financial implications** of labor agreements and experience partnering with **Payroll, Benefits, Finance, and Legal**.
- Proven ability to **influence**, build trust, and remain calm and effective in high-stakes, high-visibility situations.
- Experience improving **documentation, consistency, or knowledge management** related to labor practices or contract interpretation.
- Bachelor’s degree in Labor Relations, Human Resources, Business, Social Sciences, or a related field; **Master’s degree and/or CLRP, PHR, or SPHR preferred**.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, basic Life and AD&D, FSA/HRA, STD, LTD, PTO, PERS
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