Labor Relations Officer

Labor Relations Officer

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

January 5, 2026

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):

1162-NN_ADMINPRO - Manager

Business Title:

Labor Relations Officer

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

Providing solutions in an efficient and customer-focused model, Human Resource Services (HRS) strives to enhance the employment experience and satisfaction of Washington State University (WSU) faculty and staff through clear communication, outreach, engagement, and support. Enhancing workplace satisfaction and sustainability of the University, fostering a positive and engaging experience to the WSU system.

As the Labor Relations Officer for WSU, you will provide oversight on day-to-day labor relations functions, collective bargaining, and ensuring compliance with labor laws and collective bargaining agreements. As a working manager, you are actively involved in all aspects of labor relations - not just setting direction but also driving execution. You will be responsible for the full scope of labor relations administration, from developing strategy to preparing documentation, managing reports, and supporting implementation. To be successful in this role it is critical you maintain positive and cooperative working relationships between university and labor unions. As Labor Relations Officer you will be the University's chief negotiator in collective bargaining, manage the administration of union agreements, and facilitate dispute resolution. Additional you will oversee investigations and grievances proceedings.

Percentage Breakdown of Job Functions:

• 40% Labor Relations Administration

• 30% Labor Relations Strategy and Policy

• 15% Special Projects

• 10% Leadership

• 5% Other Duties as Assigned

This is a full-time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime ineligible.

This position eligible for remote work within the United States of America. Washington State University's hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm (Pacific Standard Time). This position offers flexibility in the assigned work schedule; however, the successful candidate must be available and engaged during the majority of WSU standard operating hours to ensure effective collaboration and support team and client needs.

Travel to the WSU Pullman Campus (Pullman, WA) is required based on business needs. Candidates should plan on regular travel to Pullman during the first six months of employment for onboarding and training purposes.

Annual Salary: $110,000 - $130,000 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications

In accordance with https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=49.58.110 the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate's current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Successful candidates typically begin up to mid-point of the salary range. For additional information, please review https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/classification-compensation/ap-compensation-structure/.

Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation and optional supplemental retirement accounts. For additional information, please review the https://hrs.wsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/2022-Benefit-Overview-for-Faculty-and-AP.pdf and https://hrs.wsu.edu/managers/recruitment-toolkit/total-compensation/.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Law, or a related field.

• Five (5) years of professional labor relations experience including facilitating contract negotiations; managing management and labor organization relationships, leading collective bargaining, and facilitating dispute resolution.

• Practiced understanding of labor laws, collective bargaining agreements, and employee relations principles.

• Effective communication, interpersonal, and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to navigate negotiations and manage sensitive conversations with diplomacy and tact.

• Proven ability to develop and implement labor relations strategies, policies, and procedures.

• Demonstrated expertise in negotiations, including preparation, tactics, impasses procedures, and arbitration processes.

• Effective technical writing skills and proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet applications, and databases for data analysis and reporting.

• Demonstrated experience supervising, coaching, and developing staff to facilitate employee growth and accountability.

• Experience providing training and guidance to employees at all organizational levels.

• Demonstrated ability Project management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple projects, meet critical compliance deadlines, and maintain accuracy under pressure.

• Demonstrated adept research, investigative, and analytical abilities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional certification from a recognized human resource/personnel association.

• Human Resource experience in a higher education setting.

Additional Information:

http://hrs.wsu.edu

Human Resource Services is committed to providing efficient and effective human resource management to the OneWSU system. Working collaboratively, Human Resource Services provides expertise and best practices in all areas of human resource management including recruitment, retention, employee relations, learning and organizational professional development, compensation, benefits management, labor relations, disability services, records administration, and employee recognition. Human Resource Services assists those who serve the students of the OneWSU system.

Location Pullman, WA 99163

Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

1) Resume

2) Cover Letter

External candidates, upload all documents in the "Application Document" section of your application. Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these https://jira.esg.wsu.edu/servicedesk/customer/kb/view/156962755. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the "Resume/Cover Letter" section of your application.

Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.

Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by https://apps.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=74.34, engages in law enforcement, requires security clearance, interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity, has access to personal identifying and/or financial information, unsupervised access to university buildings/property, or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.

WSU employs only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

WSU is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact Human Resource Services: 509-335-4521 (v), Washington State TDD Relay Service: Voice Callers: 1-800-833-6384; TDD Callers: 1-800-833-6388, 509-335-1259(f), or https://hrs@wsu.edu.

Notice of Non-Discrimination

In matters of admission, employment, housing or services, or in the educational programs or activities it operates, WSU does not discriminate or permit discrimination by any member of its community against any individual on the basis of sex, race, color, national or ethnic origin, physical disability, mental disability, sensory disability, use of a trained service animal, age, religion, creed, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, honorably discharged veteran, member of the military, or immigration or citizenship status except as authorized by federal or state law, regulation, or government contract.

Inquiries about the application of federal and state laws and regulations (including inquiries regarding the application of Title IX, ADA/Section 504, and implementing regulations), as well as reports and complaints of discrimination and harassment, can be made verbally or in writing to WSU's Compliance and Civil Rights, the Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights, or both.

More information, resources, and contact information are available here: https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fccr.wsu.edu%2Fnotice-of-nondiscrimination%2F&data=05%7C02%7Cadelyn.hamrick%40wsu.edu%7C11675b5cb47246cf7e3c08dd76d243e7%7Cb52be471f7f147b4a8790c799bb53db5%7C0%7C0%7C638797367640010612%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=5ods%2FDN0Y4m8mef6Ap1x9c%2FqO17%2F5Wsfw7zJIwfbh%2Fk%3D&reserved=0

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Washington State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Educator and Employer.

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