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Temporary Employee Labor Relations Manager

Are you an experienced HR professional with a strong background in employee and labor relations? Are client, a local nonprofit, is seeking an Employee Relations Manager to join their team temporarily to lead critical workplace initiatives around performance management, grievance resolution, and employee engagement. In this role, you'll serve as a trusted advisor to managers and staff, helping to create a fair, compliant, and respectful work environment, while supporting both union and non-union teams.

Type: Contract – 5 to 6 weeks (Has potential of extending)

Pay Range: $50.00 – 60.00 / hr., DOE

Location: Portland, Oregon – HYBRID – 3-days per week onsite

Responsibilities of the Employee Labor Relations Manager :

• Provide consultation and guidance to managers on performance, discipline, grievance procedures, and workplace conduct
• Interpret and advise on collective bargaining agreements and labor policies
• Conduct investigations and make recommendations regarding employee relations issues
• Support labor negotiations and analyze the impact of proposals and agreements
• Facilitate difficult conversations between managers, employees, and union representatives
• Review and approve employee disciplinary actions and provide coaching on best practices
• Develop and deliver training to supervisors and managers on CBA compliance, workplace conduct, and progressive discipline
• Provide one-on-one coaching and counseling to employees and leadership
• Support retention strategies, including conducting stay interviews and trend analysis
• Create tools, templates, and resources to promote policy understanding and compliance
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and internal policies
• Keep required workplace postings up to date across multiple sites
• Represent the organization in unemployment hearings as needed
• Update job descriptions and track employee interactions and issues using HRIS tools

Qualifications of the Employe Labor Relations Manager :

• 5+ years of employee relations experience, preferably within a unionized environment
• Bachelor's degree in HR, Labor Relations, or related field preferred
• Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations (federal and state)
• Proven experience in mediation, conflict resolution, and investigative processes
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required (some travel to worksites)