Senior HR Advisor: Employee & Labor Relations

Puget Sound Energy; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) and cash balance retirement

PTO and Paid Holidays

Job summary

Puget Sound Energy (PSE) is seeking a Senior HR Advisor to support Employee and Labor Relations. The role partners with leaders, employees, and union representatives to navigate complex workplace matters, drive consistency, and strengthen the employee experience.

Candidates should have extensive experience in IR/LR, investigations, and performance management. The Senior HR Advisor will provide strategic guidance, ensure compliance with bargaining agreements and employment laws, and mentor HR

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field with 3+ years in labor/employee relations or an equivalent combination
• Strong ethics and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Solid understanding of local, state, and federal employment law
• Ability to coach employees and management through complex issues
• Proven customer relations and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Experience with investigations, grievances, and policy interpretation

Responsibilities

• Resolves complex employee and labor relations issues and conducts investigations
• Coordinates grievances, arbitration, disciplinary actions, and labor-management meetings
• Advises managers on employee relations, performance management, leave, and policy interpretation
• Mentors HR team members in case management and labor relations practices
• Partners with Legal and leaders to address matters and mitigate risk
• Administers collective bargaining agreements and contractual interpretations
• Supports HR programs, training, and resources for leadership development
• Educates on policies, benefits, leaves, performance expectations, and compliance
• Responds to legal requests and unemployment inquiries
• Analyzes trends to identify risks and opportunities
• Delivers HR and management training
• Ensures compliance with labor agreements and employment laws
• Travels to meet with employees and managers
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Employee relations

Labor relations

Performance management

Policy interpretation

Investigations

Grievance handling

Training and development

Communication

Coaching and mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

PHR/SPHR certification (desired)

Tools

SAP or HRIS system

Job description

Puget Sound Energy (PSE) is seeking a Senior HR Advisor to support Employee and Labor Relations. The role partners with leaders, employees, and union representatives to navigate complex workplace matters, drive consistency, and strengthen the employee experience.

Candidates should have extensive experience in IR/LR, investigations, and performance management. The Senior HR Advisor will provide strategic guidance, ensure compliance with bargaining agreements and employment laws, and mentor HR