Senior Human Resources Advisor

About the role

Puget Sound Energy is hiring two Senior HR Advisors for its Employee and Labor Relations team. The role partners with leaders, employees and union representatives on workplace matters such as conflict resolution, performance management, workforce changes, contract interpretation and employee engagement, ensuring compliance with collective bargaining agreements, employment laws and company policies. Work arrangements are discussed in detail during the interview.

Key responsibilities

• Resolve complex employee and labor relations issues, conduct workplace investigations and recommend resolutions
• Handle grievances, labor contract administration, arbitrations, disciplinary actions and labor-management meetings
• Advise managers and employees on employee relations, labor relations, performance management, leave administration, accommodations and policy interpretation
• Mentor HR colleagues in case management, investigations and labor relations
• Partner with Legal and leadership, respond to legal and information requests and mitigate organizational risk
• Administer collective bargaining agreements and interpret contracts for leaders, employees and unions
• Develop and deliver HR and management training, and educate staff on policies, benefits and leaves
• Analyze employee and labor relations trends and ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements and federal, state and local employment laws
• Travel throughout the service territory as needed

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination; emphasis on labor relations, employee relations, performance management, compensation and training and development
• Solid understanding of local, state and federal employment law
• Proven customer relations, problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills
• Ability to coach, mentor and influence others, and to work independently and in teams in a fast-paced environment

Required skills

• Proficiency in Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Desired: advanced degree or HR-related graduate work, PHR or SPHR certification, 5 years of labor contract dispute and grievance experience, SAP or other HRIS experience

What we offer

• Pay range of $82,000 to $136,300, with eligibility for annual goal-based incentive bonuses
• Medical, dental, vision, basic life and short- and long-term disability insurance, plus optional supplemental life and EAP
• 401(k) and cash balance retirement plans, paid time off and paid holidays