Labor Relations Assistant

JOB
Please Note: Based on the compensation range we are advertising the starting salary offer will be determined based on the successful candidates’ qualifications within the annul budgeted salary range. However, there is ability for longevity, growth and progression in salary for the individual once employed. What This Job Is About: The Labor Relations Assistant will assist professional labor relations staff and support contract negotiations, interest arbitration, grievances, associated labor relations and human resources processes. You may at times provide administrative support to other sections within the State Human Resources Division, the Office of Financial Management (OFM) and the Governor’s Office. We’re looking for a self-starter with a high degree of accountability and attendance. Who has proven ability to work independently as well as in a team, anticipate needs, quickly and efficiently adapt to changes in development, and who can exercise professional judgement and work with complex and sensitive material while maintaining confidentiality.Hybrid: This position is located at our headquarters building in Olympia WA. We offer flexible work schedules and locations. This is a hybrid position where most of the work allows for telework. However, due to the nature of the work, may at times require the incumbent to attend in-person meetings and events.What we offer our employees: Foster an environment of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. We strive to hire, cultivate, and retain a competitive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. Encourage a healthy life/work balance by offering flexible/alternative work schedules, wellness program, mobile arrangements and telework opportunities.Employees (and their families) have coverage options for medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Opportunity to enroll in state retirement programs and a deferred compensation plan. A minimum of 14 days of vacation leave per year and 12 paid holidays throughout the calendar year.OFM offers a commute trip reduction program, tuition reimbursement, membership to statewide Business Resource Groups and an Infants-at-Work program.Visit our Recruitment page for more information.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Some of what you’ll do: Assist the team with scheduling and case management by collecting, logging and systematically organizing bargaining and grievance information and documents to ensure case management is in accordance with the appropriate governing document. Assist assigned labor negotiators with note taking during contract negotiations and demands to bargain.Perform administrative tasks such as formatting, proofing and editing assigned Collective Bargaining Agreements ensuring they are accurate and ready for posting on the OFM website via Drupal (web content management framework), and preparing additional documents, reports and template letters as they relate to collective bargaining and case management.Upload and maintain accessible and searchable collective bargaining agreements and related documents to the OFM website. Be tasked with an assortment of assigned special projects, such as mentoring and training fellow Labor Relations Assistants, providing backup for the Support Supervisor in their absence, gathering documents for information and public disclosure requests, assist with records retention and archiving, facilitating internal legislation processes; and assisting with new employee orientation to the section.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
How to ApplyInterested? We would love to hear from you. Click “Apply” at the top of this page to start your application (you can save the application and come back to it, if needed). Please include the following along with your application: A cover letter describing your specific qualifications about this position.A resume detailing your applicable experience and education.At least three professional references with current telephone numbers. We will directly contact the top candidates to interview for this position. Because we base our selection on the information you provide, it is in your best interest to identify the knowledge, skills and abilities that address the required and desirable qualifications we described above. Questions: For questions about this recruitment or to request reasonable accommodation in the application process, please email Rob Bamba at TalentAcquisition@ofm.wa.gov. For TTY service, please call the Washington Relay Service at 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388. The Office of Financial Management is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons of disability, persons over 40 years of age, and disabled and Vietnam-era veterans are encouraged to apply. This position is exempt from civil service rules. For more information, please see WAC 357-19-195.