Labor Relations Manager

About the role

The Labor Relations Manager demonstrates a positive, can-do attitude and is committed to building a team that is passionate about providing superior customer service that makes a meaningful impact. In this role you will drive strategies that support employee relations and organizational excellence. If you thrive in an innovative, collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply!

Responsibilities

• Drive strategies that support employee relations and organizational excellence.
• Lead a team of labor relations professionals.
• Advise, coach, and consult with managers and supervisors on how to handle employee grievances and labor relations matters.
• Lead a team implementing strategies related to employee relations, including defining approach and measuring outcomes.

Working Conditions

This position is currently located at: 1416 9th Street Sacramento, CA 95814 – The New Labor Agency Building in Downtown.

Special Requirements

All interested applicants are required to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Applications received without an SOQ will not be considered. Resumes and cover letters will not be accepted in place of an SOQ.

• Provide direct responses to each of the numbered items listed below, no more than two pages with one-inch margins, 12 Arial font.
• Number and respond to each question in the order they appear in this vacancy announcement.
• Failure to follow the requirements may result in your application not being considered.

Specific SOQ prompts:

• Describe your experience advising, coaching and consulting with managers and supervisors on how to handle employee grievances and labor relations matters.
• Give an example of how you have successfully led a team implementing strategies related to employee relations. What was your approach, and what were the outcomes?

Eligibility

Who May Apply: Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s). Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).