Meghann S.

Acts as Chief Contract Administrator in collective bargaining activities; administers and interprets collective bargaining agreements; represents the City on grievance or disciplinary matters, serves as lead negotiator. Provides labor relations consultations to employees, supervisors, directors and union leadership. Works with employees and union leadership to interpret and implement various City labor contract provisions. Develops positions, proposals and strategies in collective bargaining activities.

Lead and administer human resources policies, and provide labor relations and employee relations support to the Public Safety Division (City of Spokane Police and Fire Departments). Negotiate and administer collective bargaining agreements, provide guidance and counsel to department administration on contract interpretation and implementation. Respond to and investigate employee complaints and provide performance management guidance.

Serve on the leadership team in the Power Production Division. Act as a representative for the Director, and provide leadership, oversight, and advice to the Division management on complex personnel, operations, labor relations, efficiencies, and other critical issues. Provide guidance and support to management staff at remote hydroelectric facilities located throughout Washington and Idaho.

Assigned to Seattle City Light’s Labor Relations Unit to provide labor relations guidance and counsel to employees and management on issues regarding the utilities 15 bargaining units. Primary support for the Labor Relations Coordinator assigned to the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local 77 bargaining unit. Participate in grievance procedures, arbitration, investigations and contract negotiations.

Serve in a consultative role and provide a broad range of Human Resources services for Seattle City Light employees. Lead recruiting, hiring and selection processes to meet the staffing needs of the Utility. Ensure that hiring and promotional practices are conducted in accordance with current employment laws, business ethics, and City and Department policies. Lead the skilled trade recruitment, hiring and selection processes to maintain the vacancy levels of approximately 700 skilled trade and apprentice positions. Lead hiring process improvement efforts to update and revise written exams, working exams and interview questions for the skilled trades.

Assist in helping public and private sector management understand and carry out their responsibilities as employers. Attended and compiled information for trainings focused on employment standards and issues. Present for and involved in investigations, terminations, the development/revision of personnel policies, EEO trainings and state employment law comparisons.

Assist in the temporary staffing and direct placement of employees for local and state government offices as well as private businesses throughout Montana.