Director, Labor Relations Partnership bei McKinstry

Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose.

McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we’re building a thriving planet.

Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We’re making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through:

• renewables and energy services
• engineering and design
• construction and facility services

To get where we’re going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you?

The Opportunity with McKinstry

Our HR team is growing! To help us scale, we're expanding our HR function and hiring a Director, Labor Relations Partnership in Seattle, WA. This new position will be responsible for leading HR labor support activities encompassing the entire union workforce. We're looking for driver and an influencer - someone who thrives on partnering across teams and with senior leaders to make decisions and enable our business. In this role you will:

• Serve as trusted and strategic business advisor and primary HR contact for key leaders associated with the represented workforce.

• Provide input/influence to help shape HR programs, practices and policies pertaining to the represented workforce.

• Collaborate with the General Counsel as a member of the Labor Relations Committee in bringing relevant topics to the meetings.

• Oversee investigations pertaining to working conditions and disciplinary actions and recommend final resolution (in consultation SVP, Operations and Human Resources).

• Stay abreast of all Collective Bargaining Agreements and ensure compliance within scope of job (which might expand).

• May play a role in the oversight, execution, administration, and performance of Collective Bargaining Agreements

What You Need to Succeed at McKinstry

• Ability to think strategically at the senior level.

• Ability to collaborate with and provide advice to executive leadership.

• Ability to drive change.

• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and labor laws/regulations.

• Experience in a union environment, especially within the construction trades.

• Well organized and ability to maintain records with high degree of accuracy.

• Ability to handle multiple tasks in fast paced environment.

• Ability to collaborate and influence others to reach resolution.

PeopleFirst Benefits

When it comes to the basics, we have you covered:

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with employer match and profit-sharing plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision with low or zero deductible options and low out of pocket maximums

People come first at McKinstry, and we go beyond the basic benefits with:

• Family formation benefits, including adoption and IVF assistance
• Up to 16 weeks paid parental leave
• Transgender inclusive benefits
• Commuter benefits
• Pet insurance
• “Building Good” paid community service time
• Learning and advancement opportunities via McKinstry University
• McKinstry Moves onsite gyms or reimbursement for remote workers

See benefit plan documents for complete details.

If you’re driven by our vision to build a thriving planet together, McKinstry is the place to build your career.

The pay range for this position is $140,300 - $211.900 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. Base pay information is based on market location.

The McKinstry group of companies are equal opportunity employers. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, race, color, creed, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis protected by law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to employment, advancement, assignment, and training. This commitment to Equal Employment Opportunity is made equally as a social responsibility and as an economic and business necessity. 

McKinstry is a drug-free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol test, complying with the requirements of the Immigration Reform and Control Act and a Confidentiality Agreement, in addition to successful outcomes of background and reference checks.

Applicants for this role will only be considered if they possess current US Work Authorization, and do not require employer-sponsored VISA support to begin or remain in this role.