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Senior Employee and Labor Relations Analyst (Oregon)
Senior Employee and Labor Relations Analyst (Oregon)
4/30/2025
$88,770.58 - $119,841.91
This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Candidates selected to advance in the recruitment and selection process will be required to complete a proficiency assessment in Microsoft Excel.
PAY AND BENEFITS
Annual Pay Range: $88,770.58 - $119,841.91
Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on a candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.
Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.
We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering, health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle.
Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee’s date of hire.
Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below.
Generous paid time off package, including:
- 16 hours of vacation accrual per month
- Eligible newly hired employees will have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals in compliance with EPP 66 - Vacation Leave! This means you have access to vacation time at time of hire.
- 8 hours of sick accrual per month
- 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year
Other Benefits:
- Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):
- Employer-paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee’s share of the retirement contribution.)
- OPSRP members get vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65
- A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- A Choice of Dental Plans
- Robust EAP and wellness programs, including gym discounts and wellness education classes
- Longevity pay
- Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
- A variety of additional optional benefits (see links below for additional information)
This is a full time non-represented group 2 County position
Non-Represented Group 2 Full Time Benefits
JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Come join a great team, the HR team at Clackamas County and make a positive difference through the work we do!
Clackamas County’s Department of Human Resources (HR) is seeking a dynamic, solutions-driven Senior HR Analyst with an extensive background in employee and labor relations.
The purpose of the Employee and Labor Relations (ELR) Division is to provide corrective action consultation, administration of collective bargaining and labor contract services to the Board of County Commissioners, Administration, and Departments so they can manage a productive workforce and maintain effective labor relations.
Be the subject matter expert and strategic partner to County management on complex employee and labor relations matters. This role focuses on proactive contract administration, workforce education, and collaborative labor management, with a strong emphasis on training and empowering managers to navigate employee issues confidently. The position involves supporting union negotiations, advising on performance and discipline, and ensuring compliance with collective bargaining agreements, current employment law (federal, state, and local), and County policy. Success in this role requires strong policy analysis skills, technology proficiency, and a commitment to building sustainable HR systems that reduce reliance on 1:1 consultation and instead promote leader independence, transparency, and consistency across the County.
The Ideal Candidate:
With around 2,700 employees, 4 unions, and 8 collective bargaining agreements, Clackamas County has a highly unionized workforce. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in employee and labor relations, experience working with multiple unions, conducting investigations, managing arbitrations, contract negotiations, delivering trainings, and policy development and implementation. The ideal candidate will also possess the following attributes/characteristics:
- Thorough understanding of state and federal laws concerning employee and labor relations.
- Ability to interpret and apply laws and regulations applying to employee and labor relations.
- Demonstrated success working in a unionized environment with multiple collective bargaining agreements.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Ability to set priorities with a proper sense of urgency and importance.
- Ability to cultivate relationships, rapport, credibility, and partnerships across all levels of the organization.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure, managing competing priorities and initiatives.
Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*
- A minimum of five (5) years of related experience working in ELR with at least three (3) years in a unionized environment.
- Two (2) years of experience negotiating collective bargaining agreements.
- Experience conducting investigations including the preparation and processing of disciplinary actions.
- Experience resolving union grievances and unfair labor practices.
- Experience and knowledge of Oregon employment law, in particular the Public Employee Collective Bargaining Act (PECBA) and the Oregon Employment Relations Board.
- Experience developing and delivering trainings for managers and supervisors.
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint). Ability to use Excel to cost proposals during labor negotiations.
Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*
- Experience working in the public sector (local, state, regional, or federal).
- Certified Labor Relations Professional (CLRP) certification.
- SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification.
- Experience working with multiple union collective bargaining agreements within a single organization.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
- Driving is required for County business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the County's driving policy
*For Veterans qualified for Veteran’s Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.
TYPICAL TASKS
Contract Administration:
- Support ongoing contract compliance by advising departments on labor contract language.
- Draft union notifications and represent the County in discussions related to changes in policies, working conditions, and procedures, ensuring compliance with PECBA.
- Lead and/or support grievance responses including issue assessment, fact-finding, and resolution recommendations.
- Support union communications and collaborate with union representatives to resolve contract interpretation and workplace concerns through labor-management committees.
- Participate in and support interest arbitration preparations and strategy development.
- Facilitate strike planning, supporting business continuity and statutory compliance.
- Coordinate layoff processes and work with managers to verify employee qualifications to ensure bumping rights are followed in line with the contract.
- Draft and negotiate collective bargaining side agreements, memorandums of understanding or agreements.
- Investigate allegations of CBA and HR policy violations. Formulate recommendations to resolve labor disputes.
Employee and Labor Relations Consultation:
- Advise management on employee and labor issues including performance management, discipline, and conflict resolution.
- Provide coaching and support to managers and supervisors to enable them to address employee issues independently and confidently.
- Promote consistent application of policies and collective bargaining agreements.
- Partner with other HR functions including classification and compensation, benefits, and recruitment to ensure holistic support.
- Provide proactive problem-solving and strategic issue prevention through resource development.
Labor Contract Negotiations Support:
- Collaborate in the development of negotiation strategies, preparation of proposals, and documentation of tentative agreements.
- Analyze union proposals and assess fiscal and operational impacts.
- Participate in bargaining sessions and coordinate internal stakeholder communications to support contract alignment with organizational goals.
- Assist in continuous improvement of templates and tools used during bargaining.
Supervisor Training and Labor Workforce Management:
- Design and deliver training to build leader capability in managing performance, navigating discipline, and interpreting contract language.
- Maintain and update toolkits, FAQs, and guidance documents on the ELR SharePoint site.
- Facilitate in-person and online workshops to support compliance, consistency, and confidence among front-line leaders.
- Partner with employee engagement and development to embed ELR concepts into onboarding and leadership training curricula.
Data Management and Analytics:
- Maintain organized and accessible labor relations records and databases.
- Use Human Capital Management (HCM) system, Origami, SharePoint, and other digital tools to monitor trends, track grievances, and support bargaining preparation.
- Collaborate with data stakeholders to develop dashboards and reporting tools to inform decision-making.
- Respond to public records requests, union requests for information, and litigation support requests.
Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement:
- Lead initiatives that promote transparency and trust between labor and management.
- Identify and lead efforts to modernize ELR processes, resources, and technologies.
- Contribute to department-wide strategy for improving HR communication, accessibility, and policy alignment.
- Represent ELR in countywide working groups and cross-departmental strategic efforts.
WORK SCHEDULE
This position is included in the County’s alternate workweek program, working 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Thursday (Fridays off). Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended. This position is eligible for hybrid on-site/telework subject to the Clackamas County Teleworking Policy and based on the Department’s business needs. The exact amount of on-site/telework and schedule will be discussed with the hiring manager during time of offer. Telework locations cannot be located outside of Oregon or Washington. Washington residents must perform 50% of their time on-site at Clackamas County.
Please note: While this position is eligible for hybrid work, the selected incumbent will be on-site for at least the first six (6) months during onboarding and training.
EXPLORE CLACKAMAS COUNTY
Clackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 420,000 residents.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
As an internal service department, the Department of Human Resources (HR) provides consultative services and the infrastructure that sustains County department customers. HR acts as a strategic partner to provide comprehensive, timely and progressive employment practices and services to support the departments' missions, which are carried out by County employees.
The Department of HR consists of eight primary program areas - Office of the Director/Administrative Services, Workforce Data Management, Recruitment and Selection, Classification and Compensation, Benefits and Wellness, Workforce Development and Planning, Risk Management and Safety, Employee and Labor Relations.
The Mission of the Department of Human Resources (HR) is to provide employment services, benefits and wellness, risk management and workforce planning to County Departments and Agencies so they can have the resources they need to provide high quality services and achieve their strategic results.
Learn more about Clackamas County Department of Human Resources
APPLICATION PROCESS
Clackamas County only accepts online applications.
Help With Your Application:
If you have any questions or issues, you may contact the Department of Human Resources at 503-655-8459 or e-mail us.
Our office hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (closed on Fridays).
HOW TO CLAIM VETERAN'S PREFERENCE
Learn more about the County's Veterans' Preference
VISA SPONSORSHIP
Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Once a job applicant has accepted a position, they will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States prior to their first day.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the Department of Human Resources prior to the recruitment close date. You may request an accommodation during the online application process.
RECRUITING QUESTIONS?
Kevin Aguilar, Recruiter
KAguilar@clackamas.us
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Additional Info
Job Type : Full-Time
Education Level : High School
Experience Level : Mid to Senior Level
Job Function : Administrative
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Senior Employee and Labor Relations Analyst (Oregon)
$88,770.58 - $119,841.91
This Job Posting closes at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time) on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. Candidates selected to advance in the recruitment and selection process will be required to complete a proficiency assessment in Microsoft Excel.
PAY AND BENEFITS
Annual Pay Range: $88,770.58 - $119,841.91
Salary offers will be made within the posted pay range and will be based on a candidate's experience (paid or unpaid) that is directly relevant to the position.
Clackamas County proudly offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, including competitive wages, cost-of-living adjustments, merit increases (for eligible employees), and a robust sick and vacation plan for regular status employees.
We encourage and support employee health and wellness by offering, health and wellness classes and events, and alternative care benefits, so you can customize your wellness needs to fit your lifestyle.
Employee benefits become effective the first of the month following an employee’s date of hire.
Attractive benefits package and incentives for employees in regular status positions are detailed below.
Generous paid time off package, including:
- 16 hours of vacation accrual per month
- Eligible newly hired employees will have the one-time option to frontload their first year of vacation accruals in compliance with EPP 66 - Vacation Leave! This means you have access to vacation time at time of hire.
- 8 hours of sick accrual per month
- 10 paid holidays and 1 personal day per year
Other Benefits:
- Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Oregon Public Service Retirement Plan (OPSRP):
- Employer-paid 6% PERS retirement contribution (The county currently pays the employee’s share of the retirement contribution.)
- OPSRP members get vested after five years of contributions or when they reach age 65
- A Choice of Medical Plans that include chiropractic coverage, alternative care, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- A Choice of Dental Plans
- Robust EAP and wellness programs, including gym discounts and wellness education classes
- Longevity pay
- Other retirement Savings Options that allow for additional retirement funds savings, including an option to contribute a portion of employee earnings on a pre or post-tax basis to a 457b Deferred Compensation Plan
- A variety of additional optional benefits (see links below for additional information)
This is a full time non-represented group 2 County position
Non-Represented Group 2 Full Time Benefits
JOB DETAILS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Come join a great team, the HR team at Clackamas County and make a positive difference through the work we do!
Clackamas County’s Department of Human Resources (HR) is seeking a dynamic, solutions-driven Senior HR Analyst with an extensive background in employee and labor relations.
The purpose of the Employee and Labor Relations (ELR) Division is to provide corrective action consultation, administration of collective bargaining and labor contract services to the Board of County Commissioners, Administration, and Departments so they can manage a productive workforce and maintain effective labor relations.
Be the subject matter expert and strategic partner to County management on complex employee and labor relations matters. This role focuses on proactive contract administration, workforce education, and collaborative labor management, with a strong emphasis on training and empowering managers to navigate employee issues confidently. The position involves supporting union negotiations, advising on performance and discipline, and ensuring compliance with collective bargaining agreements, current employment law (federal, state, and local), and County policy. Success in this role requires strong policy analysis skills, technology proficiency, and a commitment to building sustainable HR systems that reduce reliance on 1:1 consultation and instead promote leader independence, transparency, and consistency across the County.
The Ideal Candidate:
With around 2,700 employees, 4 unions, and 8 collective bargaining agreements, Clackamas County has a highly unionized workforce. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in employee and labor relations, experience working with multiple unions, conducting investigations, managing arbitrations, contract negotiations, delivering trainings, and policy development and implementation. The ideal candidate will also possess the following attributes/characteristics:
- Thorough understanding of state and federal laws concerning employee and labor relations.
- Ability to interpret and apply laws and regulations applying to employee and labor relations.
- Demonstrated success working in a unionized environment with multiple collective bargaining agreements.
- Excellent interpersonal skills, including strong oral and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Ability to set priorities with a proper sense of urgency and importance.
- Ability to cultivate relationships, rapport, credibility, and partnerships across all levels of the organization.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure, managing competing priorities and initiatives.
Required Minimum Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*
- A minimum of five (5) years of related experience working in ELR with at least three (3) years in a unionized environment.
- Two (2) years of experience negotiating collective bargaining agreements.
- Experience conducting investigations including the preparation and processing of disciplinary actions.
- Experience resolving union grievances and unfair labor practices.
- Experience and knowledge of Oregon employment law, in particular the Public Employee Collective Bargaining Act (PECBA) and the Oregon Employment Relations Board.
- Experience developing and delivering trainings for managers and supervisors.
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint). Ability to use Excel to cost proposals during labor negotiations.
Preferred Special Qualifications/ Transferrable Skills:*
- Experience working in the public sector (local, state, regional, or federal).
- Certified Labor Relations Professional (CLRP) certification.
- SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification.
- Experience working with multiple union collective bargaining agreements within a single organization.
Pre-Employment Requirements:
- Driving is required for County business on a regular basis or to accomplish work. Incumbents must possess a valid driver's license, and possess and maintain an acceptable driving record throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the County's driving policy
*For Veterans qualified for Veteran’s Preference: If you believe you have skills that would transfer well to this position and/or special qualifications that relate to this position, please list those skills and/or qualifications in the open-ended question at the end of the application and explain how those skills and/or qualifications relate to this position.
TYPICAL TASKS
Contract Administration:
- Support ongoing contract compliance by advising departments on labor contract language.
- Draft union notifications and represent the County in discussions related to changes in policies, working conditions, and procedures, ensuring compliance with PECBA.
- Lead and/or support grievance responses including issue assessment, fact-finding, and resolution recommendations.
- Support union communications and collaborate with union representatives to resolve contract interpretation and workplace concerns through labor-management committees.
- Participate in and support interest arbitration preparations and strategy development.
- Facilitate strike planning, supporting business continuity and statutory compliance.
- Coordinate layoff processes and work with managers to verify employee qualifications to ensure bumping rights are followed in line with the contract.
- Draft and negotiate collective bargaining side agreements, memorandums of understanding or agreements.
- Investigate allegations of CBA and HR policy violations. Formulate recommendations to resolve labor disputes.
Employee and Labor Relations Consultation:
- Advise management on employee and labor issues including performance management, discipline, and conflict resolution.
- Provide coaching and support to managers and supervisors to enable them to address employee issues independently and confidently.
- Promote consistent application of policies and collective bargaining agreements.
- Partner with other HR functions including classification and compensation, benefits, and recruitment to ensure holistic support.
- Provide proactive problem-solving and strategic issue prevention through resource development.
Labor Contract Negotiations Support:
- Collaborate in the development of negotiation strategies, preparation of proposals, and documentation of tentative agreements.
- Analyze union proposals and assess fiscal and operational impacts.
- Participate in bargaining sessions and coordinate internal stakeholder communications to support contract alignment with organizational goals.
- Assist in continuous improvement of templates and tools used during bargaining.
Supervisor Training and Labor Workforce Management:
- Design and deliver training to build leader capability in managing performance, navigating discipline, and interpreting contract language.
- Maintain and update toolkits, FAQs, and guidance documents on the ELR SharePoint site.
- Facilitate in-person and online workshops to support compliance, consistency, and confidence among front-line leaders.
- Partner with employee engagement and development to embed ELR concepts into onboarding and leadership training curricula.
Data Management and Analytics:
- Maintain organized and accessible labor relations records and databases.
- Use Human Capital Management (HCM) system, Origami, SharePoint, and other digital tools to monitor trends, track grievances, and support bargaining preparation.
- Collaborate with data stakeholders to develop dashboards and reporting tools to inform decision-making.
- Respond to public records requests, union requests for information, and litigation support requests.
Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement:
- Lead initiatives that promote transparency and trust between labor and management.
- Identify and lead efforts to modernize ELR processes, resources, and technologies.
- Contribute to department-wide strategy for improving HR communication, accessibility, and policy alignment.
- Represent ELR in countywide working groups and cross-departmental strategic efforts.
WORK SCHEDULE
This position is included in the County’s alternate workweek program, working 40 hours during a standard workweek of Monday through Thursday (Fridays off). Specific hours of work will be discussed with the candidate selected for this position at the time an offer of employment is extended. This position is eligible for hybrid on-site/telework subject to the Clackamas County Teleworking Policy and based on the Department’s business needs. The exact amount of on-site/telework and schedule will be discussed with the hiring manager during time of offer. Telework locations cannot be located outside of Oregon or Washington. Washington residents must perform 50% of their time on-site at Clackamas County.
Please note: While this position is eligible for hybrid work, the selected incumbent will be on-site for at least the first six (6) months during onboarding and training.
EXPLORE CLACKAMAS COUNTY
Clackamas County is in a prime location in the Portland, Oregon metropolitan area and is recognized nationally as one of the most livable areas in the United States. Located on the southern edge of the City of Portland and extending to the top of Mt. Hood, Clackamas County is part of a thriving region in the Northwest. It has a population of about 420,000 residents.
ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT
As an internal service department, the Department of Human Resources (HR) provides consultative services and the infrastructure that sustains County department customers. HR acts as a strategic partner to provide comprehensive, timely and progressive employment practices and services to support the departments' missions, which are carried out by County employees.
The Department of HR consists of eight primary program areas - Office of the Director/Administrative Services, Workforce Data Management, Recruitment and Selection, Classification and Compensation, Benefits and Wellness, Workforce Development and Planning, Risk Management and Safety, Employee and Labor Relations.
The Mission of the Department of Human Resources (HR) is to provide employment services, benefits and wellness, risk management and workforce planning to County Departments and Agencies so they can have the resources they need to provide high quality services and achieve their strategic results.
Learn more about Clackamas County Department of Human Resources
APPLICATION PROCESS
Clackamas County only accepts online applications.
Help With Your Application:
If you have any questions or issues, you may contact the Department of Human Resources at 503-655-8459 or e-mail us.
Our office hours are Monday - Thursday 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (closed on Fridays).
HOW TO CLAIM VETERAN'S PREFERENCE
Learn more about the County's Veterans' Preference
VISA SPONSORSHIP
Clackamas County does not offer visa sponsorships. Once a job applicant has accepted a position, they will be required to complete an I-9 and confirm authorization to work in the United States prior to their first day.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Clackamas County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential elements that create and foster a welcoming workplace. All qualified persons will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, political affiliation, disability or any other factor unrelated to the essential functions of the job.
If you wish to identify yourself as a qualified person with a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act and would like to request an accommodation, please address the request to the Department of Human Resources prior to the recruitment close date. You may request an accommodation during the online application process.
RECRUITING QUESTIONS?
Kevin Aguilar, Recruiter
KAguilar@clackamas.us
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Additional Info
Job Type : Full-Time
Education Level : High School
Experience Level : Mid to Senior Level
Job Function : Administrative