Labor Relations Manager
Section: Labor & State Affairs
Location: Anchorage or Juneau
Job Number: 25-LABR-01
Closing Date: 7/22/2025
Job description
The Labor and State Affairs section at the Department of Law is seeking an effective and experienced Labor Relations Manager to lead its labor relations workgroup. Under Administrative Order No. 356, the Department of Law is responsible for negotiating and administering contracts with the unions that represent state employees. The Labor Relations Manager will:
- Implement the policy direction of the Governor and Attorney General in labor relations
- Assign work, evaluate performance, and provide direction and mentoring to four Labor Relations Analysts
- Review and recommend responses to grievances, disputes, contract interpretation questions, and other issues arising under collective bargaining agreements
- Support contract negotiations with the unions, including leading or participating in negotiations
- Manage and advise attorneys when they are assigned to assist with labor relations matters, including negotiations and arbitrations
- Report to the Labor and State Affairs Section supervisor with a high degree of autonomy
- Build relationships with the unions and other state departments that implement the collective bargaining agreements
Qualifications
The ideal candidate has exceptional communication, organization, and interpersonal skills and is excited to contribute to a collegial and growing workgroup at Law, while thinking creatively and systematically. This candidate must also be comfortable taking policy direction in adversarial and high-profile situations. Subject matter experience in labor relations, human resources, or other relevant areas is preferred.
Contact
Individuals who would like additional information about the position may contact Rachel Witty at (907) 269-5100 or by email at Rachel.witty@alaska.gov.
Application Instructions
Candidates must submit:
- A resume that includes a complete history of education and professional work experience.
- At least three professional employment references.
- A professional writing sample.
- A cover letter which includes the job number.
Email applications to civil.recruit@alaska.gov (with the subject line “application for current attorney recruitment”) or mail or hand-deliver to:
Office of the Attorney General
1031 W 4th Avenue, Suite 200
Anchorage, AK 99501
As part of the application process a social media check may occur. All interested and qualified applicants will be considered, but not every applicant will be interviewed.
The Department of Law is an equal opportunity employer and complies with Title I of the American with Disabilities Act. Applicants who need accommodation to apply may call Kelly West at the department’s Anchorage office (907) 269-5101 or Relay Alaska at 1-800-770-8973.
