Temporary Employee Labor Relations Manager (Hybrid in Portland, OR)

Are you an experienced HR professional with a strong background in employee and labor relations? Are client, a local nonprofit, is seeking an

• Employee Relations Manager
• to join their team temporarily to lead critical workplace initiatives around performance management, grievance resolution, and employee engagement. In this role, you’ll serve as a trusted advisor to managers and staff, helping to create a fair, compliant, and respectful work environment, while supporting both union and non-union teams.
• Type :
• Contract – 5 to 6 weeks (Has potential of extending)
• Pay Range :
• $50.00 – 60.00 / hr., DOE
• Location :
• Portland, Oregon –
• HYBRID
• – 3-days per week onsite
• Responsibilities of the Employee Labor Relations Manager :
• Provide consultation and guidance to managers on performance, discipline, grievance procedures, and workplace conduct
• Interpret and advise on collective bargaining agreements and labor policies
• Conduct investigations and make recommendations regarding employee relations issues
• Support labor negotiations and analyze the impact of proposals and agreements
• Facilitate difficult conversations between managers, employees, and union representatives
• Review and approve employee disciplinary actions and provide coaching on best practices
• Develop and deliver training to supervisors and managers on CBA compliance, workplace conduct, and progressive discipline
• Provide one-on-one coaching and counseling to employees and leadership
• Support retention strategies, including conducting stay interviews and trend analysis
• Create tools, templates, and resources to promote policy understanding and compliance
• Ensure compliance with employment laws and internal policies
• Keep required workplace postings up to date across multiple sites
• Represent the organization in unemployment hearings as needed
• Update job descriptions and track employee interactions and issues using HRIS tools
• Qualifications of the Employee Labor Relations Manager :
• 5+ years of employee relations experience, preferably within a unionized environment
• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Labor Relations, or related field preferred
• Bilingual in English and Spanish strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of employment laws and regulations (federal and state)
• Proven experience in mediation, conflict resolution, and investigative processes
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required (some travel to worksites)
• About Motus Recruiting and Staffing, Inc.

Founded in 2006, Motus is an award-winning recruiting and staffing firm in the Pacific Northwest, specializing in professional services and technology solutions. We are a group of people who recognize the importance of representation and actively fight for diversity, equity, and inclusion in the recruitment process. Our goal is to educate organizations on the importance of DEI when hiring, promoting, and supporting diverse employees. We are calling organizations to demonstrate their commitment to DEI by being intentional about whom they hire. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status

• KG / BH #13354

Job Types : Full-time, Contract

Pay : $50.00 - $60.00 per hour

Benefits :
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Experience :

• union labor relations : 5 years (Preferred)

Language :

• Spanish (Preferred)

License / Certification :

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location : In person