Senior HR Analyst — Employee Relations & Investigations Lead

Wastateshrm; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wastateshrm seeks a Senior HR Analyst to lead employee investigations and strengthen workplace relationships within the Employee Relations & Labor Relations team in Seattle. The role spans employee and labor relations, policy development, and performance management, with responsibilities including training design and complex HR advisory.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Behavioral Science and at least six years of progressive HR experience, including

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Behavioral Science required.
• Minimum six years of progressive experience as an HR Analyst or Business Partner.
• Direct experience should include labor relations, investigations, and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and implementation of HR programs and ensure compliance with laws and policies.
• Support employee relations and investigations and advise departments on complex HR related matters.
• Participate in labor relations activities and contract interpretation.
• Design and deliver HR-related training to staff and management.
• Contribute to policy development, special projects, and internal communications.
• Monitor legal compliance and provide related staff training.
• Maintain detailed records and generate reports on key HR metrics.
• Use HRIS and Microsoft Office tools to manage data and systems.

Skills

HRIS

Microsoft Office

HR analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Behavioral Science

Job description

We’re looking for a Senior HR Analyst to join our Employee Relations & Labor Relations team! This role will primarily lead and conduct employee investigations and play a key part in strengthening workplace relationships across the agency. The Senior HR Analyst supports the design and execution of HR programs and policies under the guidance of the Labor Relations Manager, with responsibilities spanning employee relations, labor relations, and performance management.

We’re seeking someone who is passionate about resolving workplace issues, supporting fair and thorough investigations, and helping supervisors and employees build effective, trust-based working relationships. The Senior HR Analyst advises departments on complex HR matters, develops and delivers training, and coordinates special projects. The role may also serve as acting Labor Relations Manager when needed.

The Location: 101 Elliott Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119

What will you do?

• Support the development and implementation of HR programs and ensure compliance with laws and policies.
• Support employee relations and investigations and advise departments on complex HR related matters.
• Participate in labor relations activities and contract interpretation.
• Design and deliver HR-related training to staff and management.
• Contribute to policy development, special projects, and internal communications.
• Monitor legal compliance and provide related staff training.
• Maintain detailed records and generate reports on key HR metrics.
• Use HRIS and Microsoft Office tools to manage data and systems.

These duties are a representation of the essential duties and are not all-inclusive of work assignments or activities.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Behavioral Science.

- Includes one year of supplemental college-level coursework in Human Resources OR an additional four years of relevant work experience may substitute for the degree

• Minimum of six years of progressive experience as an HR Analyst or Business Partner.

• Direct experience should include work in:
  - Labor Relations & Negotiation
  - Employee relations and workplace investigations
  - Performance Management best practices and models
  - HR strategy and program development
  - Policy and procedure development

• Working knowledge of these areas is desired: Classification or Compensation Management
  Benefits and Leave Management
  Training