Mediator | Workforce Relations Specialist

ProSidian Consulting, LLC; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Medical Health Insurance

Dental Health Insurance

Vision Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Vacation and Paid Time-Off

Flexible Spending Account

Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Job summary

A management consulting firm in Seattle seeks a Workforce Relations Specialist to provide mediation and conflict resolution services within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of mediation experience. The role includes collaboration with HR on employee relations matters and provides support in a highly professional environment with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in mediation, arbitration, law, human resources.
• Training in mediation/arbitration with proof of work history.
• Experience in formal alternative dispute resolution is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide mediation and conflict resolution services.
• Collaborate with HR to support conflict resolution.
• Research and understand agency policies for conflict assessment.

Skills

Mediation skills

Analytical skills

Conflict resolution

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office Products

Job description

Mediator | Workforce Relations Specialist

ProSidian is a Management and Operations Consulting Firm focusing on providing value to clients through tailored solutions based on industry-leading practices. We help forward-thinking clients solve problems and improve operations.

Launched by former Big 4 Management Consultants; our multidisciplinary teams bring together the talents of nearly 190 professionals globally to complete a wide variety of engagements for Private Companies, Fortune 1,000 Enterprises, and Government Agencies of all sizes.

ProSidian clients represent a broad spectrum of industries to include but are not limited to Energy, Manufacturing, Chemical, Retail, Healthcare, Telecommunications, Hospitality, Pharmaceuticals, Banking & Financial Services, Transportation, Federal and State Government Agencies.

ProSidian Seeks a Workforce Relations Specialist in CONUS/OCONUS - Seattle, WA to support an engagement for an agency within the United States Department of Commerce that focuses on the conditions of the oceans, major waterways, and the atmosphere.

The ProSidian Engagement Team Members work to provide multi-functional mediation and/or arbitration services for conflict resolution among personnel in various offices and platforms of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).

Creating a safe, civil, and productive work environment is paramount to the mission of the NOAA and its offices. The purpose of conflict resolution within NOAA offices is to acknowledge and address conflicts before they become a serious issue.

Workforce Relations Specialist Candidates shall work to support requirements for Program Support and The Workforce Relations Specialist will provide mediation for conflict resolution among various offices and platforms within the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Office of Marine and Aviation Operations (OMAO).

This person will collaborate with the OMAO Human Resources team to provide support conflict resolution on a variety of complex employee relations matters. These matters include disciplinary actions, policy interpretation, employee issues, unpleasant event occurrences, etc.

• Lead detailed, factual employee relations reviews and summarize findings in a written report.
• Research and understand agency policies, guidelines, etc. to better assess conflict.
• Collaborate with OMAO personnel and HR to review current and potential conflicts that arise in employee/agency interactions.
• Provide completely neutral guidance to effective conflict resolution.
• Provide guidance to the OMAO and its employees in various matters.
• Identify mediation trends and adhere to best conflict resolution practices.
• Have a strong understanding of federal government business operations and work process.
• Support project teams and program managers and provide daily execution assigned work functions.
• Summarize issues and findings in a clear and logical manner.
• Have strong analytical and problem solving skills.

The Workforce Relations Specialist shall have consecutive employment in a position with comparable responsibilities within the past five (5) years, Must be able to use a computer to communicate via email; and proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Word/Excel/Power point) and related tools and technology required for the position.

Requirements include:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a relevant field with at least five years of experience in mediation, arbitration, law, human resources, and formal conflict resolution.
• Mediation/arbitration training REQUIRED with proof of extensive work history within the industry and/or credentials.
• At least 5 years relevant experience in mediation/arbitration.
• Experience in formal alternative dispute resolution (ADR) services is a plus, but not required.

Benefits include:

• Competitive Compensation
• Group Medical Health Insurance Benefits
• Group Dental Health Insurance Benefits
• Group Vision Health Insurance Benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Vacation and Paid Time-Off (PTO) Benefits
• Pre-Tax Payment Programs
• Purchasing Discounts & Savings Plans
• Security Clearance
• ProSidian Employee & Contractor Referral Bonus Program
• Performance Incentives
• Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance

ProSidian Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor.