Workforce Relations Specialist

METROPOLITAN DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL•Tacoma, WA

8d•$33 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

Manage and track recruitment requisitions, ensuring job descriptions, vacancy data, and postings remain current. Coordinate internal job announcements and external postings across multiple recruiting platforms. Partner with the HR Director and leadership to identify and overcome recruitment challenges and attract diverse candidate pipelines. Oversee onboarding, orientation, and 90-day review processes. Support managers through the performance review cycle and ensure timely completion of evaluations. Partner with the Culture & Engagement Specialist to ensure alignment between lifecycle processes and organizational engagement strategies. Collaborate with the Culture and Engagement Specialist to find areas of development for management. Manage offboarding and exit interviews to capture feedback and identify opportunities for improvement. Serve as the primary liaison for day-to-day labor relations matters, including contract interpretation, grievance resolution, and discipline support. Partner with the HR Director during collective bargaining preparations and negotiations. Conduct and document workplace investigations in collaboration with the HR Director. Provide coaching and guidance to supervisors on progressive discipline, performance documentation, and contract compliance. Presents management's position in contract negotiations, grievance arbitrations, and unfair labor practice hearings. Maintains a high level of confidentiality Uses evidence based on fair and consistent resolution of employee issues. Lead HR audit preparation, documentation, and reporting. Support HR policy updates and ensure consistency with federal, state, and union requirements. Other Duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Business Administration, or related field; or equivalent experience.
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in employee or labor relations, HR generalist work, or compliance administration.
Ability to work with senior managers throughout the organization.
Experience in managing online recruitment platforms.

Nice To Haves

PHR or equivalent certification is preferred.
Experience working in a union environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage and track recruitment requisitions, ensuring job descriptions, vacancy data, and postings remain current.
Coordinate internal job announcements and external postings across multiple recruiting platforms.
Partner with the HR Director and leadership to identify and overcome recruitment challenges and attract diverse candidate pipelines.
Oversee onboarding, orientation, and 90-day review processes.
Support managers through the performance review cycle and ensure timely completion of evaluations.
Partner with the Culture & Engagement Specialist to ensure alignment between lifecycle processes and organizational engagement strategies.
Collaborate with the Culture and Engagement Specialist to find areas of development for management.
Manage offboarding and exit interviews to capture feedback and identify opportunities for improvement.
Serve as the primary liaison for day-to-day labor relations matters, including contract interpretation, grievance resolution, and discipline support.
Partner with the HR Director during collective bargaining preparations and negotiations.
Conduct and document workplace investigations in collaboration with the HR Director.
Provide coaching and guidance to supervisors on progressive discipline, performance documentation, and contract compliance.
Presents management's position in contract negotiations, grievance arbitrations, and unfair labor practice hearings.
Maintains a high level of confidentiality Uses evidence based on fair and consistent resolution of employee issues.
Lead HR audit preparation, documentation, and reporting.
Support HR policy updates and ensure consistency with federal, state, and union requirements.
Other Duties as assigned.