Labor Relations Partner
Requisition ID: req2262
Department: Labor Relations
Campus: Downtown Center
Employment Type: Confidential / Exempt
Best Consideration Date: Apply Immediately; this job posting will be closed once sufficient qualified applications are received.

Position Summary

Portland Community College is looking for a Labor Relations Partner to join our People Strategy, Equity, and Culture (PSEC) Team! This position joins the Director of Labor Relations and the Senior Labor Relations Partner to provide confidential support for PCC’s employees and staff by helping organize our materials and historical documents, analyze related data, and produce effective reports and presentations.

This role will require the abilities to develop and maintain effective working relationships with officials and employees at all levels; communicate effectively, demonstrate resourcefulness and tact in public contacts, exercise considerable judgment and initiative, handle sensitive and confidential matters and situations, and perform a variety of independent research and analysis activities.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, please review the qualifications below, and apply today!

Candidate Profile

These qualifications, skills, and abilities are critical for success in this position.
Throughout the screening process, you will be evaluated based on the demonstration of these qualifications.

Ability to analyze data to help detect trends that identify opportunities towards developing an equitable approach to labor issues; including experience in conducting data research and report compilation.
Demonstrated experience navigating the complexities of Public Sector and/or education environments; preferably in a union environment.
Knowledge and expertise in labor law, collective bargaining, or other related areas which support preparation and successful navigation in the above-described environments.

Minimum Qualifications

To be considered, your application must demonstrate these minimum qualifications. (Experience is calculated based on the start and end dates you provide multiplied by the number of hours per week worked.)

Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, or other relevant discipline (Note: Relevant experience may substitute for the degree requirement on a year-for-year basis.)
Two years of recent professional human resources experience; including broad generalist experience in the development and delivery of comprehensive people and culture services and experience in labor relations.

Position Grade: II

Starting Salary Expectations: Minimum $72,776 to range midpoint of $89,151. Placement will generally not exceed the mid-point, based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity.

Position Grade Salary Range: $72,776 to $105,526 Annual Salary

FTE: 1

PCC Benefits

PCC offers a comprehensive benefit package designed to provide employees and their families, including domestic partners, with access to a broad range of benefit options. Includes Health, Dental, and Vision options, Group Life, Long-term Disability, Long-term Care, and Auto and Home Insurance programs.

PCC currently fully funds the Oregon Public Employees Retirement System (PERS/OPSRP) pension and contributes an additional 6% into the employee's Individual Account Program under PERS/OPSRP. After one year of management or confidential service, PCC also provides a 2% contribution to a 403(b) account for eligible management and confidential personnel. PCC offers a tax-deferred annuity program and a deferred compensation program where employees may save additional pre-tax dollars for retirement.

Paid Leave: (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees)
- 14.67 hours of vacation leave per month
- 1 day of sick leave per month
- 12 holidays
- 3 additional personal leave days per year

View a complete list of PCC benefits.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

This job operates in a professional business office environment on a PCC campus, with frequent interruptions and irregularities in the work schedule. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to maintain a stationary position for long periods of time (sitting or standing); communicate with employees, partners, and stakeholders; and operate a computer to develop work products, communicate, and carry out responsibilities. Occasionally the employee is required to travel to other campuses to attend meetings, access items, and utilize equipment, and, rarely, move or transport items up to 10 pounds. Ability to provide own transportation to and from campuses and/or offsite functions may be required.

Background Check Required: Yes

Portland Community College complies with the Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment law which provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment. You will be given instructions during the application process to claim Veterans' Preference in the recruitment of this position, and to provide the documents required for verification of eligibility. Please do not send your documentation to the hiring manager directly. For verification of eligibility, please submit the following documentation:

Veterans: DD214
Disabled Veterans: DD214 and Letter from the Department of VA

Portland Community College is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other protected class.

Please note that Portland Community College is not currently able to provide visa (e.g. H1-B Visa) sponsorship for potential employees.

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