People and Labor Strategy Manager

Salary Range
10,844.

Job Summary Did you know that the City of Vancouver is not only a great place to live and visit, it’s also an excellent place to work? We’re big enough that we have lots of diverse and interesting work as well as a fair share of challenges to tackle and opportunities to pursue, and we’re small enough to be able to make real progress on both.

The City’s Human Resources Department is committed to providing our 1300+ employees with services, benefits and programs that meet their needs, and we are searching for our next People and Labor Strategy Manager to enhance those efforts. With 10 individual unions and seven labor contracts and hundreds more non-represented employees, we are committed to equipping leaders to manage teams well and to focusing on positive employee and labor relations.

If you are an HR professional who values progress and service, has a track record of building strong relationships, sees the big picture and brings experience successfully leading a team, please read on to see if this could be the position for you.

First review will be on October 30, 2026.Job Details We’re currently recruiting for a People and Labor Strategy Manager. The primary responsibilities of the position include:

Leading the City's People and Labor Strategy function through oversight of the Human Resources Business Partner team and development of labor and employee relations strategies that support organizational goals, workforce engagement and operational excellence;

Leading collective bargaining for City of Vancouver union contracts, including MOUs, addenda, interim bargaining, etc.;

Advising managers and employees on sensitive labor and employee relations matters and on impacts of potential policies or changes being proposed;

Leading the transformation of HR services from a reactive to proactive service model by ensuring managers are well-versed in performance management, interpreting collective bargaining agreements and leadership principles and best practices;

Mentoring and supporting the HR Business Partner team for maximum effectiveness and to ensure alignment with HR and Citywide goals and priorities; and Collaborating with the director department leaders in setting goals consistent with the City’s Strategic Plan and Vision and Values and serve as a member of the HR management team.

This is a full-time, regular, non-exempt union position. The schedule for this position is M-F, 8am to 5pm.

At this time, this position is eligible for telework or hybrid schedule. As with all routine telework positions, employees may be required to come into the office on occasion based on business needs. Telework may be subject to change at a future time. Currently, all employees must reside in Oregon or Washington; the City cannot support ongoing telework from other locations.

At the City of Vancouver, we are committed to paying our employees fairly, equitably, and competitively. City salaries are structured so that the midpoint of the salary range approximates the amount typically paid for the job in this geographic area. Candidates with experience supporting their ability to come in and hit the ground running may receive a starting salary around the midpoint of the listed salary range.

Actual salary at offer is influenced by a host of factors, including a candidate’s relevant experience, education, licensure, certifications, and internal equity. The higher end of the listed pay range indicates the salary growth potential of the position.

For more information about the City’s priorities and values, please visit our Strategic Plan .

Essential Functions:

With a strong focus on collaboration, transparency, relationship building and interest-based bargaining, negotiate City labor agreements or serve…