Come join the Human Resources Department leadership!  We are looking for our next Labor Relations and Risk Manager to join our small team of 5 during an exciting era in Issaquah.  We are passionate about the Employee Experience and helping to shape the workplace culture through the support we offer to all City Departments.

We have seven labor unions in Issaquah, all with contracts expiring December 31, 2024.  The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in Labor Relations to help step in and negotiate successor agreements and more.

We offer generous telework arrangements requiring in person attendance typically only one day per week, have amazing benefits and a fun workplace culture!  First application review July 22, 2024.

Under the direction of the Human Resources Director, this position manages the City’s labor and employee relations functions, oversees the City’s classification and compensation plan, develops new and revised policies and procedures, and serves as the City’s Risk Manager.  This includes serving as a member of the City's negotiating team or as Chief Negotiator in collective bargaining, conducting or overseeing internal investigations and other corrective action, and managing the City’s insurance policies and claims in coordination with the City’s insurer (the Washington Cities Insurance Authority). This position works closely with both internal and external partners, including the Human Resources Director, the City Administrator, the City Attorney’s Office, Department Directors and Managers, union representatives, insurance contacts, employees, and the general public. 

DISTINGUISING CHARACTERISTICS

The Labor Relations & Risk Manager, considered a working Manager, works independently to achieve shared organizational and departmental values. This position often exercises independent decision-making to carry out assigned directives.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

• Reports to the Human Resources Director
• 1. Acts on behalf of the HR Director when assigned
• May Supervise Human Resource staff
• 1. Acts in a lead capacity to other Human Resources staff

EQUITY STATEMENT

The City of Issaquah strives to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the community we serve. We value a variety of perspectives and life experiences and encourage people of all backgrounds to apply. Applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state and local laws. We believe diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to the success of our City operations.

Link to full posting and to apply: 

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/issaquahwa/jobs/4537994/labor-relations-risk-manager?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs