Provider relations representative Jobs in Kent, WA

Summary

WHO MAY APPLY : This position is open to the public.

DURATION : This is a two-year special duty or term-limited temporary opportunity with an anticipated end of service date at the end of 2027. The King County Sheriffs Office is seeking an experienced professional to support our law enforcement operations by making an impact providing their labor relations and negotiations expertise. This vital role as an Employee & Labor Relations Representative will serve as the agencys primary consultant and be in the forefront of labor contract administration workplace investigations and resolution of employee relations issues and grievances. This position works closely with the Countys designated labor negotiator throughout the bargaining process and serves as the Sheriffs Office central point of contact including representing the agencys interest during the collective bargaining process. This role works as part of the HR team to strategically address recruitment retention and engagement addition the incumbent will advise management and coordinate the development of department policies interests and strategies for all employment and labor-related activities including potentially litigious and sensitive employment issues personnel policies and procedures and disciplinary and corrective actions.

About KCSO HR Team : KCSO HR within the Community Programs and Services division has 10 employees that support the agencys 1200 employees and administers 11 Union contracts.

Job Duties

• Coordinate the development of labor strategies interests and policies for the Sheriffs Office.
• Serve as the principal communicator of the Sheriffs Office bargaining interests to the Countys labor negotiator collaborate with the Countys labor negotiator to develop management bargaining proposals and assist with research of labor policies and drafting of contract language.
• Serve as part of the Sheriffs Office representatives at the bargaining table.
• Provide critical information to management on the interpretation and administration of labor contracts personnel policies and procedures and other applicable rules regulations and laws.
• Represent the Sheriffs Office at all stages of grievance hearings and develop and communicate grievance responses as designated; may conduct final step grievance hearings.
• Provide advice to managers and supervisors and recommend appropriate disciplinary and corrective actions in accordance with labor laws and contract provisions. Support disciplinary reviews disciplinary documents the Loudermill process and reporting.
• Coordinate Sheriffs Office employment-related litigation matters by conducting research providing professional advice and consulting with the prosecuting attorneys office and management staff as necessary to develop strategies.
• Conduct complex employment investigations write investigative reports and present findings and recommendations to management and the prosecuting attorneys office.
• Coordinate the development of settlement options in collaboration with the Human Resources Division the prosecuting attorneys office and department / division management staff and negotiate settlements as authorized.
• Facilitate the resolution of employee relations issues and problems.
• Provide support in arbitration and / or mediation proceedings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience Qualifications Knowledge Skills

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LICENSING AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS : Some licenses certifications and other requirements determined to be necessary to meet the business needs of the employing unit may be required.

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Supplemental Information

WORK LOCATION : 900 Oakesdale Avenue SW Renton WA (Black River Building)

WORK SCHEDULE : This position is n ot eligible for overtime. The typical work week for this position is 40 hours per week Monday through Friday and will work onsite a minimum of three (3) days per week at the Black River building. Additional hours may be necessary to respond to workload needs.

TO APPLY : Please carefully review the list of required materials before submitting your application.

Review the list of KCSO Automatic Disqualifiers and verify your qualification for employment with King County Sheriffs Office.

Complete an online King County Application through

Attach Cover letter detailing qualifications and relevant experience.

Answer the supplemental questions.

SELECTION PROCESS : Application materials will be screened for clarity completeness and responsiveness to the list of qualifications skills and abilities. The most competitive candidates may be invited to move forward in the hiring process. Candidates may be considered for other King County Employee and Labor Relations Representative positions.

CONTACT INFORMATION :

Jessica Lussier Senior Human Resources Analyst

UNION MEMBERSHIP : This is a non-represented position.

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Temp

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 113930 - 144413