Labor Relations Director: Strategic Negotiations & Policy

Eastern Washington University; Cheney (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Eastern Washington University seeks a Director of Labor Relations to lead a comprehensive labor relations program on campus, coordinating bargaining with WFSE, PSE, Guild and UFE. The role provides guidance on performance management, discipline, and policy issues, while maintaining relations with union representatives and managing all bargaining demands.

The salary ranges from $120,331 to $125,000, with comprehensive benefits including health and disability insurance, retirement, and generous

Qualifications

• Nine (9) total years of experience in labor relations, HR, business or public administration, with emphasis on labor relations.
• Experience in labor contract negotiation, administration and strategies.
• Experience interpreting and managing grievances and union issues.
• Experience in arbitration and progressive discipline processes.
• Knowledge of labor relations laws, union contracts, and university policies.
• Ability to develop trainings and advise management on labor relations matters.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and lead labor relations activities with unions and PERC; provide monthly union reports.
• Advise university management and HR staff on contracts, interpretations, and grievances.
• Manage grievance processes through arbitration when needed; maintain records.
• Collaborate with HR to align labor relations with compensation, benefits and policy decisions.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with union representatives and negotiate favorable outcomes.

Skills

Labor relations

Negotiation

Grievances

Arbitration

Employee relations

Training

Compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

SHRM-CP

SHRM-SCP

PHR

SPHR

Job description

Eastern Washington University seeks a Director of Labor Relations to lead a comprehensive labor relations program on campus, coordinating bargaining with WFSE, PSE, Guild and UFE. The role provides guidance on performance management, discipline, and policy issues, while maintaining relations with union representatives and managing all bargaining demands.

The salary ranges from $120,331 to $125,000, with comprehensive benefits including health and disability insurance, retirement, and generous