Senior HR Advisor: Employee & Labor Relations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Basic life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) plan

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Puget Sound Energy (PSE) is seeking two Senior HR Advisors to join our Employee and Labor Relations team. The role partners with leaders, employees, and union representatives to navigate complex workplace matters and support a consistent, positive employee experience.

The ideal candidate brings significant experience in employee relations, labor relations, and performance management within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 3 years related HR experience in labor/employee relations, performance management, or training.
• Strong ethics, confidentiality, and knowledge of employment laws.
• Ability to coach and influence managers through complex issues.
• Excellent communications, both written and verbal.
• Proven customer relations, problem solving, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Resolves complex employee and labor relations issues and conducts investigations.
• Coordinates grievances, arbitration, and labor contract administration activities.
• Advises managers on employee relations, performance management, and policy interpretation.
• Mentors HR team members in case management and labor relations practices.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and collective bargaining agreements.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Coaching & mentoring

Influence & partnership

Presentation & facilitation

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Advanced degree or HR certification

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Puget Sound Energy (PSE) is seeking two Senior HR Advisors to join our Employee and Labor Relations team. The role partners with leaders, employees, and union representatives to navigate complex workplace matters and support a consistent, positive employee experience.

The ideal candidate brings significant experience in employee relations, labor relations, and performance management within a dynamic environment.