Senior Labor Relations Advisor

About the role

CalHR is looking to welcome a Labor Relations Manager I to its Childcare Providers Labor Relations Division. The ideal candidate will have a highly analytical and creative approach to problem solving and be dynamic, hardworking, and willing to learn the complexities of Childcare Providers Labor Relations.

Responsibilities

• Consult with non-labor relations professionals on labor relations practices, policies, and procedures
• Negotiate labor agreements and support or assist with negotiations
• Analyze, develop, and implement labor relations strategies
• Handle grievances and serve as a representative at joint labor-management committees, grievance conferences, arbitrations, and evidentiary hearings

Minimum Requirements

Minimum requirements are listed in the Class Specification.

Desirable Qualifications

• Ability to confidently and effectively communicate through written and oral communication
• Ability to demonstrate good judgment and confidentiality
• Ability to supervise, train, and mentor a labor relations team
• Strong organizational, project management, and time management skills
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, SharePoint), Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and other virtual platforms

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and dental insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Paid time off
• Defined benefit retirement program
• Commute program
• Employee wellness programs
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical/dependent care reimbursement accounts
• CoBen benefit allowance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Additional vacation/annual leave

Pay

$8,715.00 – $9,899.00 per month. New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Schedule

Permanent, full-time. Employees are required to work in-person at least four days per week; additional in-office days may be required based on operational needs.

Work-Life Balance

• Two Professional Development Days per fiscal year
• Telework and adjustable schedules

Career Development

• Continuous learning and training opportunities

Location

Sacramento County, centrally located near the Ice Blocks in downtown Sacramento with many dining and shopping options nearby.

Special Requirements

• Submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) with direct responses to each numbered item; limit to three pages, single-spaced, 12-point Arial font
• Include specific examples of education, training, and/or experience