Assistant Director, Coastwide Labor Relations & Arbitration

Pacific Maritime Association Inc; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

The Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) is seeking an Assistant Director, Contract Administration and Arbitration to support local grievance administration and coastwide labor relations initiatives.

Reporting to the Director, Contract Administration, and Arbitration, you will research contract issues, apply arbitration precedents, and assist with contract interpretation while coordinating with ILWU locals and PMA member companies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in business administration or related field; JD is a plus.
• 5+ years of labor relations experience, including grievance administration, arbitration preparation, contract interpretation, and research.
• Strong computer skills, including Oracle and Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Research collective bargaining agreements, arbitration decisions, and related materials to support contract interpretation and labor relations initiatives.
• Administer local grievances and support consistent application of contractual provisions, grievance procedures, and arbitration precedents.
• Support implementation of the Technology Framework and related automation initiatives under the direction of senior leadership.
• Prepare local arbitration matters, including research, exhibits, case summaries, arguments, and coordination with PMA staff and member companies. Assist with coast arbitrations as assigned.
• Prepare time-sensitive communications and coordinate meetings with ILWU locals and PMA member companies.
• Support implementation of contract provisions and established labor relations procedures.
• Research labor relations issues and prepare analyses, recommendations, and supporting materials for senior leadership.
• Support area management with local grievances, arbitrations, and other labor relations matters, while assisting with Association-wide initiatives as assigned.
• Research and prepare materials for labor contract negotiations and related coastwide work.
• Assist senior leadership and area management with Technology Framework, automation, mediation, and other contract administration matters. Coordinate with local labor relations staff to support consistent implementation.

Skills

Communication skills

Labor relations knowledge

Grievance administration

Research abilities

Arbitration preparation

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in business administration or related field

Juris Doctor (JD) preferred

Tools

Oracle

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) is seeking an Assistant Director, Contract Administration and Arbitration to support local grievance administration and coastwide labor relations initiatives.

Reporting to the Director, Contract Administration, and Arbitration, you will research contract issues, apply arbitration precedents, and assist with contract interpretation while coordinating with ILWU locals and PMA member companies.