Labor Relations Strategist — Arbitration & Contracts

Pacific Maritime Association; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

The Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) seeks an Assistant Director, Contract Administration, Arbitration, to support the ILWU-PMA Pacific Coast labor relations program. This role focuses on grievance administration, arbitration preparation, and implementing contract provisions across coastwise operations.

Based in Portland or Long Beach, it requires strong research and communication with PMA staff and member companies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in business administration or related field; JD a plus.
• 5+ years of labor relations experience, including grievance administration, arbitration preparation, contract interpretation, and research.

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.
• Research labor relations issues and prepare analyses, recommendations, and supporting materials for senior leadership.

Skills

Labor relations

Grievance admin

Arbitration prep

Contract interpretation

Communication

Research

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

JD preferred

Tools

Oracle

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Pacific Maritime Association (PMA) seeks an Assistant Director, Contract Administration, Arbitration, to support the ILWU-PMA Pacific Coast labor relations program. This role focuses on grievance administration, arbitration preparation, and implementing contract provisions across coastwise operations.

Based in Portland or Long Beach, it requires strong research and communication with PMA staff and member companies.