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Columbia Basin College (CBC)is committed to our vision to be the educational home that transforms students' lives through economic and social mobility. We are one of eight Hispanic-Serving Institutions in Washington state with Hispanic students representing just under half of our student population. As such, CBC is committed to discovering and enacting innovative ways to intentionally serve Hispanic students while serving all. We center equity in all that we do and seek to attract and retain engaged individuals committed to helping all students be successful in accomplishing their goals.

The Director for Labor Relations is essential to Columbia Basin Colleges vision of transforming lives through economic and social mobility. This role ensures a stable and collaborative labor environment, enabling the College to attract, retain, and support talented faculty and staff. By aligning labor relations strategies with institutional priorities and fostering a culture of respect and equity, the Director helps maintain the organizational excellence needed to inspire, educate, and support CBC students in achieving their goals.

This position reports to the Vice President for Human Resources & Legal Affairs.

This position is receiving applications until February 10 , 2025 at 11:59 PM PST. The College will conduct initial interviews with selected candidates via Zoom and will conduct on-campus interviews with finalists.

CBC is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the letter and spirit of all federal and state laws. CBC encourages applications from qualified candidates regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or other legal protected characteristics. Candidates who need any accommodation in the application process or in employment should contact the Office of Human Resources.

Primary Responsibilities

Build and maintain productive relationships with union leaders to promote a cooperative and respectful labor relations environment;

Develop, review, and enforce labor relations policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with labor laws, regulations, and collective bargaining agreements;

Partner with leadership and departments to ensure labor relations practices are consistent, equitable, and aligned with institutional priorities;

Educate College leadership and staff on labor relations best practices, collective bargaining processes, and conflict resolution strategies to build organizational capacity;

Collaborate with HR leadership to create and implement strategic labor relations initiatives that support the Colleges mission and objectives;

Support collective bargaining negotiations, ensuring agreements align with institutional goals and foster collaborative outcomes;

Address grievances and labor-related concerns, collaborating with union representatives and stakeholders to achieve effective and fair resolutions;

Conduct impartial investigations into workplace issues, ensuring adherence to due process and compliance with institutional policies;

Maintain accurate documentation and manage records related to collective bargaining, grievances, investigations, and labor-management communications;

Organize and lead labor-management meetings to address concerns, strengthen relationships, and foster ongoing dialogue; and

Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelors degree from an institutionally accredited college or university;

Three (3) years of relevant experience in Human Resources, Labor Relations, or other relevant field that involved reading, interpreting, and explaining labor contracts; and

Demonstrated knowledge of federal and state labor laws, regulations, and collective bargaining processes.

OR

Equivalent combination of education and experience to demonstrate the ability to perform the essential functions and responsibilities for this position.

Preferred Qualifications

Five (5) or more years of progressive experience in labor relations, including direct involvement in collective bargaining; and

Experience in higher education and/or public sector labor relations.