Labor Relations Administrator

The Boulder County Attorney’s Office is hiring a Labor Relations Administrator to coordinate engagement with the newly recognized Boulder County Employees Union under a collective bargaining agreement that is currently being negotiated.

The Labor Relations Administrator will initially be responsible for participating in a team that is negotiating a collective bargaining agreement. Once the agreement is completed, the Labor Relations Administrator will be responsible for responding to and addressing issues and disputes that may arise under the agreement, including grievances filed by union members. In this capacity, the Labor Relations Administrator will work closely with employees, managers, the human resources team, and attorneys in the County Attorney’s Office.

SALARY

Hiring Salary Range:  $112,308 -- $137,004

Classification Salary Range:  $112,308 -- $161,700

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN AN APPLICANT

We are looking to hire someone who either comes with the following attributes or who seeks to develop these attributes:

• The ability and desire to work and interact with labor unions or with managers and employees who interact with labor unions
• An understanding of human resources, especially legal issues related to employment, including employee rights and ensuring racial equity in the workplace 
• The ability to develop strong working relationships with employees and departments who perform a wide variety of functions
• The ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-based environment
• Dedication to public service
• A drive to be a part of a team that is building new programs, policies, and services
• Strong in-person communication, writing, organizational, and analytical skills
• The ability to contribute to an organization that prioritizes racial equity and inclusion in all components of its work

Preferred experience (not required, but a plus – we will train!)

• Experience working and interacting with labor unions and labor union members in the context of a collective bargaining agreement monitoring the successes and areas of improvement for the collective bargaining agreement for purposes of reporting to leadership and participating in future negotiations. 

POSITION DETAILS

This is a full-time and benefited position. The work schedule is Monday - Friday and work hours are determined by need but generally fall between 7:30am - 5:30pm.  The office location is in the Downtown Courthouse, located at 1325 Pearl St., Boulder, CO 80302. This is currently a hybrid position with the option of working from home up to three days per week.  This position will be required to attend in-person meetings at other Boulder County locations as necessary. Under FLSA guidelines, this position is exempt (not eligible for overtime).

Boulder County requires its employees to reside in the state of Colorado as of the first day of work. 

Boulder County offers medical, dental, vision, life insurance, voluntary benefits, family-friendly benefits such as paid caregiver leave and an infants-in the-workplace policy, contributions to Colorado PERA, wellness programs, paid vacation and holidays, paid medical leave, an RTD EcoPass, and more.  

WHY WORK WITH US?

This is a new position that will be housed within the County Attorney’s Office but will work closely with Human Resources and county departments and elected officials as the County transitions to a unionized environment.  The County Attorney’s Office works on complicated and often cutting-edge legal issues for a progressive local government.   Our staff operates in a highly collaborative work environment, sharing their experiences and perspectives with others in their office and build relationships with clients in County departments and offices.  We prioritize professional growth, work-life balance, and a respectful atmosphere.  

Boulder County is a fully inclusive, anti-racist, and multicultural organization aspiring to overcome all forms of social oppression.  We strongly encourage candidates from historically underrepresented backgrounds to apply.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Education: Bachelor’s degree. Juris doctorate preferred.

Experience: Five years of progressively responsible experience in labor relations, employee relations, or five years of legal experience or equivalent related experience.

Preferred Qualifications: 

Understanding of labor relations 

Legal experience in employment law, labor law, or local government law 

Experience working for a government entity.

COVER LETTER AND RESUME:

All applicants are required to attach a cover letter and resume for this position.