Labor Relations Advisor (WMS2) - Olympia

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Our vision is to ensure that “Washington state’s children and youth grow up safe and healthy—thriving physically, emotionally and academically, nurtured by family and community."

Job Title: Labor Relations Advisor (WMS2)
Location: Olympia, WA - This position is a hybrid position, but does require in-person office days at the Olympia office.
Closes: December 21st, 2025
Salary: $82,829.00 - $103,536.00 Annually

As the Labor Relations Advisor, you will serve as a trusted advisor to agency leadership, Human Resources, and supervisors, providing expert guidance on the interpretation and application of collective bargaining agreements, as well as agency policies and procedures. You will help ensure consistent, mission-aligned practices across the organization while supporting effective labor–management relations. This position also offers the opportunity to influence agency-wide decision-making by providing informed recommendations on contract administration and practices that impact both internal teams and partner agencies.

Click here to learn more about DCYF.

The Opportunity:

Collaborate with and advise management, HR consultants, labor representatives, and stakeholders on labor relations issues, dispute resolution processes, PARMs/mediations, and arbitrations.
Provide technical guidance on the interpretation of labor laws, personnel rules, agency policies, and collective bargaining agreements.
Participate in the development and review of statewide labor-relations policies and evaluate proposed policy or legislative changes for labor impact.
Develop and deliver training on contract compliance, dispute resolution strategies, PARM/mediation and arbitration processes, and grievance procedures.
Research, investigate, and analyze data, decisions, grievances, ULPs, and labor-relations trends to support informed decision-making and constructive union/management relationships.
Communicate complex labor-relations information clearly and effectively to all levels of management and stakeholders, both orally and in writing.
Independently gather, organize, and analyze data needed to represent the agency in grievance arbitration, PERC hearings, dispute resolution processes, and training activities.
Provide consultation and support on cases involving litigation, grievances, collective bargaining preparation, ULP charges, and related labor-relations matters.
Serve as a subject-matter expert on labor-relations practices, advising on best approaches to prevent, address, and resolve workplace disputes.
Lead, plan, organize, and oversee the work of assigned areas to ensure efficient operations and effective service delivery.
Ensure ethical conduct, effective communication, and support for the state’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in all work responsibilities.

Required Qualifications:

Seven (7) years of professional-level HR (Human Resources)/LR (Labor Relations) experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, with one year or equivalent focused on labor relations.

Bachelor’s or higher degree from an accredited institution of higher education with focus on labor relations or human resources, business administration, organizational development or a closely related field AND Five (5) years of professional-level HR/LR experience or equivalent combination of education and experience, with one year or equivalent focused on labor relations.

In addition to those required qualifications, our ideal applicant will also possess:

Knowledge around Washington State laws, policies, labor impacts and collective Bargaining Agreements.
Experience with Performance measurements and data analysis and strategic and long-term planning.

How do I apply?
Complete your applicant profile on careers.wa.gov and attach the following documents:

Current resume detailing experience and education.
Letter of Interest.

Supplemental Information:

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is committed to Washington’s children and youth growing up safe, healthy, and thriving. We invite all candidates to join us in our mission to create a diverse and equitable workplace that reflects the communities we serve. If you are excited about this role but you believe that your education and/or experience might not align perfectly with every qualification in the job posting, we encourage you to apply anyway.

The Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, race, creed, color, national origin, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

If you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment or if you would like to request an accommodation throughout the application/interview process, contact Cole Alford (Talent Acquisition Specialist) at cole.alford@dcyf.wa.gov. If you're experiencing technical difficulties creating, accessing or completing your application, call NEOGOV toll-free at (855)524-5627 or emailsupport@neogov.com.

“Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and wish to claim Veteran's Preference MUST attach a copy of their DD214 or NGB Form 22, or other verification of military service. Please blackout (redact) the social security number before attaching any documents. For additional information on Veteran's Preference and guidance on how to determine if you are eligible, click here.

Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may call the Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (TDD) at 360-664-1960.

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