Employee Relations Specialist

About the role

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is seeking an Employee Relations Specialist to join our team at Union Station Headquarters in Los Angeles, California. This position may result in an eligibility list.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily consultation and guidance to managers and supervisors on employee relations matters, including grievance handling, performance management, corrective action, and MOU interpretation.
• Support the District in all aspects of Employee Relations, including grievances, disciplinary actions, and workplace investigations.
• Interpret and apply Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), personnel policies, and labor agreements to support consistent and compliant workplace practices.
• Represent District management in grievance, disciplinary, and other employee relations meetings, facilitating effective communication and issue resolution.
• Participate in labor negotiations with bargaining units by representing the District, preparing supporting documentation, and assisting with contract administration activities.
• Aid in providing Employee Relations training to managers.

Requirements

• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in a related field AND 4 years relevant experience. Relevant experience includes conducting investigation, grievance and disciplinary actions.
• Desirable Qualifications: Experience working in a Public Agency, experience working with unions on discipline and grievances, experience with reviewing, recommending, and/or modifying proposed contract language.
• Certifications, Licenses, and Registration Requirements: Valid California Class C Driver’s License or equivalent (required at time of application).

Qualifications

• Experience in Employee Relations and/or Labor Relations conducting investigation, grievance and disciplinary actions.
• Desirable: Experience working in a Public Agency, experience working with unions on discipline and grievances, experience with reviewing, recommending, and/or modifying proposed contract language.
• Valid California Class C Driver’s License or equivalent (required at time of application).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Excellent medical, dental, life, vision plans
• Deferred compensation in the form of a 401(k) plan (with matching contribution) and a 457 plan
• Roth 401(k) plan
• Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees' Retirement System
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training and advancement opportunities
• Excellent working environment
• On-site fitness center
• Hub of public transportation: rail, subway, buses, and taxis
• Public transportation reimbursements

Pay

Schedule: 9/80, Monday through Friday with every other Friday off. Hybrid: Metropolitan’s current practice in this position is a hybrid work schedule. This typically includes two days a week in person and the other days remote. This is subject to change dependent on organizational needs. In addition, a telework policy is scheduled for negotiations and once completed and implemented, will provide final direction on the hybrid schedule.

Schedule

9/80, Monday through Friday with every other Friday off. Hybrid: Metropolitan’s current practice in this position is a hybrid work schedule. This typically includes two days a week in person and the other days remote. This is subject to change dependent on organizational needs. In addition, a telework policy is scheduled for negotiations and once completed and implemented, will provide final direction on the hybrid schedule.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Excellent medical, dental, life, vision plans
• Deferred compensation in the form of a 401(k) plan (with matching contribution) and a 457 plan
• Roth 401(k) plan
• Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees' Retirement System
• Tuition reimbursement
• Training and advancement opportunities
• Excellent working environment
• On-site fitness center
• Hub of public transportation: rail, subway, buses, and taxis
• Public transportation reimbursements

Contact Information

To view the full job description, click here: Employee Relations Specialist

For more information on MWD benefits, please use the following link: Benefits

About MWD: The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provides water for 19 million people in six counties. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies, and helps its members to develop increased water conservation, recycling, storage and other resource-management programs. The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Qualified individuals with disabilities, who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process, please call (213) 217-7738 or email: jobs@mwdh2o.com.

Metropolitan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic(s).