Port of Portland
Overview
The Port of Portland is hiring a Labor Relations Manager to develop and execute a comprehensive labor relations strategy that aligns with organizational goals and fosters fairness, respect, and collaboration.
Responsibilities
Collaborate with senior leadership to develop, implement, and direct the Port’s labor relations strategic plan and program.
Serve as chief spokesperson for contract negotiations for collective bargaining agreements; develop positions, proposals, and strategies; negotiate labor agreements and prepare Memorandums of Agreement and Supplemental Agreements.
Facilitate labor management meetings, research issues, and prepare the Port’s response; maintain current knowledge of labor relations trends, legal decisions, and statutory changes; conduct research to support contract negotiations; develop bargaining goals and negotiate contracts consistent with the Port’s mission, vision, and values.
Develop, facilitate, and maintain cooperative working relationships with employee representative organizations, Port leadership, and department managers, including coordination of joint labor-management committees.
Full position description with all other aspects of the scope of the role is available.
Qualifications
Experience: 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in Labor Relations; at least 5+ years as chief spokesperson negotiating successful labor agreements; at least 3+ years of people management experience; highly desired experience creating and maintaining organization-wide Labor Strategy tied into key business goals.
Preferred certifications: Certified Labor Relations Professional (CLRP) or Professional in Human Resources (PHR).
Education: Master’s or bachelor’s degree in labor relations, Human Resources, Business, the social sciences, or related field; experience may substitute for educational qualifications.
Skills & Abilities
Labor relations principles and practices, including contract administration and interpretation, collective bargaining, legislation, court decisions, ERB decisions, regulations, and standards.
Knowledge of NLRA, NLRB, Oregon’s Public Employee Collective Bargaining Act, Oregon Employment Relations Board, state and federal employment laws, labor laws, administrative rulings, relevant court decisions, labor relations trends, PERS rules and regulations.
Ability to interpret, explain, and apply collective bargaining contract language, administrative rules, processes, procedures, and federal, state, and local rulings and policies.
Strong presentation skills, ability to facilitate large challenging groups, bring diverse stakeholders to consensus, influence others, and develop coalitions.
Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to document processes.
Shows utmost respect for others and is a proven team player.
Working Conditions We offer a flexible hybrid schedule that combines work-life balance with team collaboration. You’ll be in the office Tuesday through Thursday to engage with colleagues and support our business lines, with the flexibility to work from home on Mondays and Fridays.
Compensation Our organization adheres to established salary ranges for each position to ensure equitable pay practices. Final offers are determined based on experience, qualifications, and considerations of internal pay equity.
Selection Process
A minimum qualification evaluation of the education, training, and experience will take place by Human Resources until the role closes on 29th October.
A Subject Matter Expert (SME) Panel will evaluate experience and training from your application materials.
Congratulations will schedule a virtual first round of interviews with candidates who successfully passed the SME evaluation shortly after the role closes, followed by in-person panel interviews for finalists.
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Responsibilities
Collaborate with senior leadership to develop, implement, and direct the Port’s labor relations strategic plan and program.
Serve as chief spokesperson for contract negotiations for collective bargaining agreements; develop positions, proposals, and strategies; negotiate labor agreements and prepare Memorandums of Agreement and Supplemental Agreements.
Facilitate labor management meetings, research issues, and prepare the Port’s response; maintain current knowledge of labor relations trends, legal decisions, and statutory changes; conduct research to support contract negotiations; develop bargaining goals and negotiate contracts consistent with the Port’s mission, vision, and values.
Develop, facilitate, and maintain cooperative working relationships with employee representative organizations, Port leadership, and department managers, including coordination of joint labor-management committees.
Full position description with all other aspects of the scope of the role is available.
Qualifications
Experience: 8+ years of progressively responsible experience in Labor Relations; at least 5+ years as chief spokesperson negotiating successful labor agreements; at least 3+ years of people management experience; highly desired experience creating and maintaining organization-wide Labor Strategy tied into key business goals.
Preferred certifications: Certified Labor Relations Professional (CLRP) or Professional in Human Resources (PHR).
Education: Master’s or bachelor’s degree in labor relations, Human Resources, Business, the social sciences, or related field; experience may substitute for educational qualifications.
Skills & Abilities
Labor relations principles and practices, including contract administration and interpretation, collective bargaining, legislation, court decisions, ERB decisions, regulations, and standards.
Knowledge of NLRA, NLRB, Oregon’s Public Employee Collective Bargaining Act, Oregon Employment Relations Board, state and federal employment laws, labor laws, administrative rulings, relevant court decisions, labor relations trends, PERS rules and regulations.
Ability to interpret, explain, and apply collective bargaining contract language, administrative rules, processes, procedures, and federal, state, and local rulings and policies.
Strong presentation skills, ability to facilitate large challenging groups, bring diverse stakeholders to consensus, influence others, and develop coalitions.
Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to document processes.
Shows utmost respect for others and is a proven team player.
Working Conditions We offer a flexible hybrid schedule that combines work-life balance with team collaboration. You’ll be in the office Tuesday through Thursday to engage with colleagues and support our business lines, with the flexibility to work from home on Mondays and Fridays.
Compensation Our organization adheres to established salary ranges for each position to ensure equitable pay practices. Final offers are determined based on experience, qualifications, and considerations of internal pay equity.
Selection Process
A minimum qualification evaluation of the education, training, and experience will take place by Human Resources until the role closes on 29th October.
A Subject Matter Expert (SME) Panel will evaluate experience and training from your application materials.
Congratulations will schedule a virtual first round of interviews with candidates who successfully passed the SME evaluation shortly after the role closes, followed by in-person panel interviews for finalists.
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