Employee & Labor Relations Analyst (Human Resources Analyst II)

County of Marin; San Rafael (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Marin is seeking an Employee and Labor Relations Analyst to partner with department leaders, interpret policies, advise on complex workplace matters, and support a productive employee experience.

You will perform analytical studies, research grievances, and assist with bargaining strategies while ensuring compliance with state and federal laws. This role offers opportunities to influence workforce culture in a collaborative public-sector environment.

Qualifications

• One year of experience performing professional level HR work.
• Knowledge of equal employment opportunity and labor relations concepts.
• Ability to interpret policies, prepare reports, and communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Interpret, apply and explain laws, ordinances, and policies.
• Collect, analyze, and evaluate HR data for recommendations.
• Support labor relations activities including meet-and-confer processes.
• Research grievances and advise on bargaining strategies.
• Deliver training and learning sessions for managers and staff.

Skills

HR Analytics

Labor Relations

Policy Interpretation

Data Analysis

Communication

Presentations

Problem Solving

Job description

At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin.” Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture on the Department of Human Resources website. Read on to find out more about this opportunity.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Human Resources team, approximately 45 professionals strong, provides comprehensive support and consultative services to the County’s 22 departments. Core divisions and functional areas include recruitment; classification and compensation; employee and labor relations; learning and organizational development; equal employment; risk management; employee benefits and wellness; volunteers and interns; and central HR administration. Our mission is to be a trusted, strategic partner in creating an employee experience where individuals can reach their full potential. We value exceptional customer service, collaboration, professionalism, consistency, proactive planning, flexibility, and innovative problem-solving and are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.

The Employee and Labor Relations Analyst is a trusted partner to leaders across the organization, helping them navigate the full spectrum of Human Resources policies, practices, and labor regulations. In this role, you’ll use your expertise to interpret policies, advise on complex workplace situations, and support a positive, productive employee experience. You’ll also perform a variety of analytical studies and projects related to the work.

Serving as a key resource for designated departments and bargaining units, you’ll support and guide labor relations activities, This includes participating in meet-and-confer processes, assisting with successor contract negotiations, responding to union information requests, and advising on bargaining strategies that strengthen organizational relationships. You’ll research and evaluate grievances, complaints, and claims, providing thoughtful, well-supported recommendations.

Beyond labor relations, you’ll help departments navigate employee performance issues, progressive discipline, and due process requirements. You may also deliver training and learning sessions that equip managers and staff with the tools they need to thrive.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, relationship-building, and making a measurable impact on workplace culture.

If you are our Ideal Candidate you are a confident, experienced HR professional who enjoys tackling complex challenges and partnering with people across a large, diverse organization. You know employment laws, best practices, performance management, and labor relations—and you’re ready to put that knowledge to work in meaningful ways.

You are the kind of person who:

• Thinks analytically, researches thoroughly, and delivers clear, actionable insights
• Builds strong relationships with managers, employees, union partners, and external stakeholders
• Communicates with ease—whether advising, collaborating, or presenting
• Brings initiative, sound judgment, and fresh thinking to every situation
• Thrives in environments where independence and problem-solving are valued

Experience in the public sector or a unionized setting is a strong plus and helps you hit the ground running.

If you’re excited by impactful work, a collaborative culture, and opportunities to grow your HR expertise, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Basic principles and practices of human resources administration including applicable laws, codes, regulations and ordinances.
• Practices of conducting research and preparing effective reports, procedures, correspondence and other written materials.
• Standard office software applications, practices and procedures.
• Test construction, analysis and evaluation.
• Methodology for determining reliability and validity of written, oral and performance tests.
• Equal opportunity employment.
• Classification plans, job analysis and job design.
• Methodology of conducting salary and benefits surveys and analysis, including establishing comparability, and statistical sampling and analysis.
• State and federal laws, regulations, case law and court decisions impacting employee and labor relations in the public sector.
• Leave administration.
• Equal employment laws, policies and guidelines.
• Adult learning theories, communication processes, and training design.
• Organizational development theories and practices.
• Local, state and federal occupational safety and health regulations, standards, and best practices related to Injury and Illness Prevention, Workplace Violence Prevention, Ergonomics, Emergency Preparedness, and other occupational safety programs in a public-sector setting.
• Operational characteristics, services and activities of a human resources information system.
• Business writing and editing.

Ability To:

• Perform professional level human resources analytical staff work in assigned areas of responsibility.
• Interpret, apply and explain applicable laws, ordinances, memoranda of understanding, and policies and procedures.
• Collect, analyze, interpret and evaluate a variety of data.
• Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, and work products related to the assignment.
• Use initiative and sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
• Communicate effectively, including making presentations to individuals and groups.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships of those interacted with in the course of the work, including County officials and managers, employee representatives, representatives of other governmental agencies, employees, interns and the public.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

One year of experience equivalent to a Human Resources Analyst I performing professional level human resources work.

Note: Qualifying experience will be limited to experience directly related to this assignment.

For any questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Diane Ooms by email at [e-mail] or by phone at 415 473-3045.

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Testing and Eligible List:

Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.

Disaster Service Workers:

All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:

If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095.