**Some of what you'll be doing:** As an Assistant Director, Labor Relations, you will provide strategic subject matter expertise to the Senior Director and provide direction to a team of Labor Relations professionals. You will also develop internal labor relations strategies and policies that actively support Port goals and objectives. + You will provide coaching, direction, and leadership to Labor Relations Managers and Analysts, while developing strategy alongside the Senior Director. + You will lead efforts in interviewing, hiring, training, and developing the Labor Relations team. + You will advise executives on the strategic and operational impact decisions have on organized labor, including both internal and political effects. + You will align labor strategy with the Port’s Century Agenda. + You will collaborate with Human Resource Department leadership and Legal to develop strategies for employee engagement, pension plans, healthcare reform, and Total Rewards programs. + You will establish and maintain effective relationships with the organized labor community, including unions that do not represent Port employees. + You will prioritize communication to the Executive Director and Commission staff regarding labor protests or issues that may affect operations or require political outreach. + You will handle union complaints, represent the Port in Public Employment Relations Commission (PERC) mediation and hearings, and oversee clear, consistent communication on collective bargaining, contract administration, and labor changes. **Who you are:** + **Experienced** – You have six (6) years of Labor Relations experience which includes acting as chief spokesperson/negotiator, to include three (3) years of experience supervising a team of individuals. + **Desired** – We hope you have a bachelor's degree in business, human resources, labor or industrial relations. + **Committed to Equity –** You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work. At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees. + **Expert** – You have advanced expertise in public and private sector labor relations, collective bargaining, contract interpretation, grievance and discipline proceedings, and administrative hearings. You are skilled in contract law, arbitration procedures, and labor/employment laws. You also understand key Human Resources metrics such as recruitment, engagement, retention, and employee benefits, including union health trusts, pensions, and training programs. You have understanding of Employee Relations, equity, diversity, inclusion, and the impact of systemic bias. You are familiar with the Port of Seattle's operations, including customer and tenant needs, budgeting/finance, and the political dynamics of elected commissioners. You also possess a strong understanding of Port policies, procedures, and Washington State labor and employment laws. + **Leader** – You have proven effective leadership skills that prioritize accountability and integrity. You can lead and motivate a team of labor professionals collaboratively and cooperatively in a highly dynamic environment. You also have knowledge of staff leadership principles including setting performance expectations, managing and improving performance, and providing leadership, direction and feedback. + **Analytical** – You can gather and synthesize information, use analytical and critical thinking and draft complex contract and settlement language with precision and clarity. You can also recognize and manage time critical issues and sensitive information. + **Diplomatic** – You can interact with executive leaders, project stakeholders, the Commission, local, federal, and state officials, and the general public to present and explain program information that may be controversial or politically sensitive. You can also work calmly through heated, hostile, situations. **What else you need to know:** + **Work Schedule** – Your normal work schedule will be Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (40 hours per week). Slightly more flexible start and end times are available in this role. You may be required to work any and all assigned shifts, including weekends and holidays. You may be required to work during emergencies. + **Work Environment** – You will primarily work in an office environment and working remotely on occasion. + **Washington State Residency Requirement** – Employees must establish a residence in Washington state within 30 days of their first day of employment and must maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment with the Port of Seattle. If a position is eligible to telework, work performed while teleworking must be performed in Washington State. + **Security Requirements** – As the successful candidate, you must pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check as well as a criminal history background check with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Your employment will be contingent upon obtaining a Port of Seattle ID badge upon clearance. + **Security Requirements** – As the successful candidate, you must obtain a Transportation Worker Identification Card (TWIC) within the first three months of employment. **Why you'll love it here:** **The Port of Seattle offers an extensive benefits package that rewards our staff for their valuable contributions towards the Port‘s mission. In addition to the summary below, benefit details for non-represented positions can be found** **on the Port of Seattle‘s website.** **If the position is represented by a union, please refer to the “** **Collective Bargaining Agreement** **” or contact the appropriate Union Representative for specific information related to benefits and eligibility.** + **Healthcare** – Medical, Dental, and Vision Care with options that work for you and your family. + **Paid Vacation** – Just about four weeks per year that increases with tenure to rest and rejuvenate. + **Paid Sick Leave** – At least one hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked. + **Holidays** – More than ten days per year to celebrate with family and friends away from work. + **Pension/Retirement Plans** – A pension and additional savings plans to prepare for your future after the Port. + **Getting to Work** – From subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card to alternative work arrangements giving you an opportunity to work hybrid. + **Parental Leave** – Six weeks of paid leave to spend with new additions to your immediate family. + **Development** – From tuition reimbursement, training, stretch assignments and internal internships, we support a learning culture. + **Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion** – The Port of Seattle values diversity as a source of innovation and strength. We are actively working across the organization to create a culture where all employees – regardless of race, gender, and other identities – succeed and reach their fullest potential. + **Work-Life Balance** – We provide the resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced. + **Mission Driven** – We are focused together in promoting economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner. **Why the Port of Seattle:** Every role at the Port of Seattle is vital to our thriving community. We are a leader in moving people and cargo across the country and around the world. With facilities and property ranging in scope from a half-acre park to one of the largest airports and container terminals on the West Coast, we maximize the public assets in our portfolio with an eye toward best uses and environmental sustainability. Find out more here . Our vision is to create a Port that mirrors – throughout its breadth of operations and services and within its leadership – the diversity of our communities, instill principles of equity into its culture, and ensures a fair and intentional distribution of opportunities to expand economic develop and quality of life for all in our region. Find out more about how our values RAISE us up and our commitment to equity . **Location:** Downtown Seattle **Organization:** Labor Relations **Employee Status:** Regular **Schedule:** Full-time **Posting Expires:** Feb 18, 2025, 1:59:00 AM **Minimum Salary:** 152,371.00 **Midpoint Salary:** 206,148.00 **Req ID:** 003139 The Port of Seattle is an equal opportunity employer that values diverse perspectives and life experiences. 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