_ Labor and Compliance Manager - Union Focus _
Are you a strategic and diplomatic HR professional with expertise in labor relations, investigations, and compliance? Our client, Relay Resources, a
Portland-based nonprofit creating meaningful work opportunities for people with disabilities, is seeking a Labor and Compliance Manager to join their team!
In this pivotal role, you'll lead efforts to strengthen employee relations, support compliance with collective bargaining agreements, and partner with leaders to promote a respectful, fair, and high-performing workplace. You'll serve as a trusted advisor on labor issues, performance management, grievance resolution, and investigations - all while helping shape a culture grounded in equity, belonging, and accountability.
Type: Direct-Hire!
Salary: 100k - 135k, DOE
Location :
Portland, Oregon - HYBRID - 3-days per week onsite
Responsibilities of the Labor and Compliance Manager:
Negotiate and resolve union grievances on behalf of Relay Resources.
Interpret and advise on collective bargaining agreements (CBA) and disciplinary processes.
Conduct and oversee investigations involving employee conduct, grievances, and appeals.
Analyze evidence, prepare documentation, and make recommendations for disciplinary action.
Provide expert consultation on labor laws, compliance, and best practices.
Partner with leadership to ensure consistent, fair, and legally compliant decisions.
Develop and deliver training for supervisors and managers on CBA compliance, progressive discipline, workplace conduct, and equal opportunity practices.
Provide coaching and counseling to employees and leaders on sensitive issues.
Create checklists, forms, and tools to promote policy understanding and compliance.
Conduct stay and retention interviews to identify themes and recommend solutions.
Visit worksites to train and support employees at all levels of the organization.
Support labor negotiations and analyze the impact of proposals and agreements.
Advise management on classification changes, disciplinary hearings, and workplace investigations.
Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, Finance, and Operations to support compliance, documentation, and reporting processes.
Ensure compliance with employment laws, safety standards, and organizational policies.
Represent Relay in unemployment or disciplinary hearings as needed.
Qualifications of the Labor and Compliance Manager:
5+ years of experience in employee and labor relations, with union experience strongly preferred.
Bachelor's degree in HR, Labor Relations, or related field (or equivalent experience).
Strong knowledge of state and federal employment and labor laws.
Proven success in mediation, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to remain calm and objective in sensitive situations.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation (some local travel required).
Experience working with or supporting individuals with disabilities preferred.
_ About Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc. _
_Founded in 2006, Motus is an award-winning recruiting and staffing firm in the Pacific Northwest, specializing in professional services and technology solutions. We are a group of people who recognize the importance of representation and actively fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment process. Our goal is to educate organizations on the importance of DEI when hiring, promoting, and supporting diverse employees. We are calling organizations to demonstrate their commitment to DEI by being intentional about whom they hire. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status._
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $100,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Experience:
union labor relations: 5 years (Preferred)
Employee relations: 5 years (Preferred)
Language:
Spanish (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Driver's License (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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