Senior HRBP: Labor Relations Leader (Remote WA)

Ultipro; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid medical, dental and vision

PTO and holidays

401(k) with company match

Job summary

SEIU 775 Benefits Group in Seattle, WA is seeking an HR Business Partner II to serve as a trusted partner aligning people strategies with business goals. You will guide employee relations, investigations, and labor relations, ensuring compliant, fair outcomes and strong leadership coaching.

The role emphasizes handling complex ER matters, policy interpretation, and collaboration with union representatives, with a focus on risk mitigation and organizational effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business administration or related discipline.
• 5+ years senior HR experience.
• 5+ years direct Labor relations and union environment experience.
• 5+ years HR best practices, employee relations, regulation and compliance laws.
• Strong communication, negotiation, de-escalation and conflict resolution skills.
• Customer-focused attitude with professionalism and discretion.
• Extensive experience handling complex employee relations, investigations, performance management and employment law compliance.
• Proven ability to influence, coach, and advise leaders on sensitive issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead HR partner for complex employee relations matters, ensuring fair, compliant outcomes.
• Conduct impartial workplace investigations on misconduct, harassment, discrimination, and policy violations, with documentation.
• Address employee relations concerns and resolve conflicts to promote accountability and engagement.
• Coach leaders on performance management, conduct, corrective action, and discipline.
• Lead grievance management including investigations and interpreting contract provisions with union reps.
• Participate in labor-management meetings and relations with union representatives.
• Apply policies, employment laws, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Advise on just cause, due process, and risk mitigation for employment actions.
• Identify and mitigate labor relations risks through policy and process improvements.
• Track trends and propose solutions to improve organizational effectiveness.
• Mentor team members to achieve objectives and drive improvements.
• Suggest policy updates to reduce organizational risk.
• Collaborate with Equity and Learning for leadership development and engagement.
• Serve as SME on employment law and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Judgment

Problem-solving

Interpersonal

Negotiation

De-escalation

Conflict resolution

Discretion

Professionalism

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Tools

UKG Pro

Job description

SEIU 775 Benefits Group in Seattle, WA is seeking an HR Business Partner II to serve as a trusted partner aligning people strategies with business goals. You will guide employee relations, investigations, and labor relations, ensuring compliant, fair outcomes and strong leadership coaching.

The role emphasizes handling complex ER matters, policy interpretation, and collaboration with union representatives, with a focus on risk mitigation and organizational effectiveness.