Chief Labor Negotiator: Strategic Bargaining (Hybrid)

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Washington seeks a Labor Relations Negotiator to lead bargaining efforts across UW Seattle, Bothell and Tacoma units. You will coordinate negotiations, strategy, drafting proposals and manage team dynamics in collaboration with HR partners.

The role requires strong dispute resolution, policy implementation, and relationship-building skills, with a hybrid schedule and in-office days to support bargaining activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3+ years of professional labor relations experience.
• Experience drafting and developing collective bargaining proposals.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of employment and labor law and HR practices.

Responsibilities

• Serve as chief negotiator for collective bargaining.
• Advise management on labor developments and regulations.
• Represent UW before regulatory agencies, mediations and arbitrations.
• Coordinate Labor Relations activities with HR, Finance and other units.
• Develop and present labor relations training for staff.
• Assist in responding to union information requests.

Skills

Project management

Relationship building

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Leadership

Team building

Labor law knowledge

HR best practices

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Relations, Business Administration, Public Administration or related

Job description

University of Washington seeks a Labor Relations Negotiator to lead bargaining efforts across UW Seattle, Bothell and Tacoma units. You will coordinate negotiations, strategy, drafting proposals and manage team dynamics in collaboration with HR partners.

The role requires strong dispute resolution, policy implementation, and relationship-building skills, with a hybrid schedule and in-office days to support bargaining activities.