Labor And Compliance Manager

Sunline; Thousand Palms (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Career growth

Job summary

SunLine Transit Agency in Thousand Palms, CA seeks a Labor & Compliance Manager to lead labor relations and ensure compliance with agreements and regulations. You will advise leadership, oversee investigations, and support bargaining activities to promote a fair workplace culture.

The role requires strong communication, conflict resolution, and the ability to manage confidential matters, while supervising staff, tracking metrics, and guiding compliance initiatives across the organization.

Qualifications

• Three+ years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Employee Relations, or related field.
• Experience interpreting and administering collective bargaining agreements.
• Knowledge of labor and employment laws, investigations, disciplinary processes, and employee relations best practices.
• Experience preparing reports, presenting information, and handling sensitive confidential matters.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee grievance, disciplinary, investigation, and pre-discharge hearing processes.
• Partner with employee representative organizations to build labor-management relationships.
• Assist with collective bargaining preparation, labor contract administration, and arbitration support.
• Ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements and employment laws.
• Conduct research and recommend solutions for employee relations matters.
• Oversee workplace investigations, employee complaints, and compliance reviews.
• Prepare and maintain labor relations documentation and reports.
• Support development of EEO, diversity, and compliance programs and reporting.
• Track departmental performance metrics and report to leadership.
• Supervise Labor Relations/Compliance staff; mentor and develop the team.

Skills

Labor relations

Employee relations

Negotiation

Communication

Investigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/IR

Job description

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Labor And Compliance Manager

HUMAN RESOURCES Full Time Thousand Palms, CA, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1047

Salary Range: $70,364.00 To $91,473.00 Annually

Are you a skilled Human Resources professional with a passion for labor relations, employee engagement, and workplace compliance? We are seeking a collaborative and strategic Labor & Compliance Manager to join our Human Resources team. In this key leadership role, you will help foster positive employee relations, ensure compliance with labor agreements and employment regulations, support collective bargaining activities, and promote a fair and respectful workplace culture.

What You'll Do

As the Labor & Compliance Manager, you will serve as a trusted advisor to leadership and employees while overseeing labor relations and compliance functions across the organization. Key responsibilities include:

• Lead and oversee grievance, disciplinary, investigation, and pre-discharge hearing processes.
• Partner with employee representative organizations to build and maintain positive labor-management relationships.
• Assist with collective bargaining preparation, labor contract administration, and arbitration support.
• Ensure compliance with collective bargaining agreements, agency policies, and applicable employment laws.
• Conduct research, analyze complex employee relations matters, and recommend effective solutions.
• Assist with workplace investigations, employee complaints, and compliance reviews.
• Prepare and maintain labor relations documentation, records, reports, and correspondence.
• Support the development of EEO, affirmative action, diversity, and other compliance-related programs and reporting.
• Track departmental performance metrics and provide reports to leadership.
• Supervise and mentor Labor Relations/Compliance staff, supporting professional growth and operational effectiveness.
• Serve as the Agency's designated Skelly Officer and oversee related proceedings as required.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is a confident communicator, skilled problem solver, and relationship builder who can navigate complex employee and labor relations matters with professionalism and integrity.

Qualifications

• Three (3) or more years of progressively responsible experience in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Employee Relations, or a related field.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Industrial Relations, Public Administration, Business Administration, Law, Social Sciences, or a closely related discipline preferred.
• Experience interpreting and administering collective bargaining agreements.
• Knowledge of labor and employment laws, investigations, disciplinary processes, and employee relations best practices.
• Experience preparing reports, presenting information, and managing sensitive and confidential matters.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, conflict resolution, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to play a meaningful role in shaping workplace culture and employee relations.
• Collaborate with organizational leaders on strategic Human Resources initiatives.
• Lead impactful labor relations and compliance programs.
• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Our Ideal Candidate

You are a strategic thinker who enjoys balancing compliance requirements with employee and organizational needs. You build trust, communicate effectively, and approach challenging situations with fairness, professionalism, and sound judgment. If you are passionate about labor relations and creating a positive workplace environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Disclaimer: This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements.

All applicants are subject to SunLine Transit Agency employment requirements, including our Medical Physical and Background check.

Nepotism Policy: Recruitment shall be conducted consistent with the Agency's nepotism policy, which is available upon request by contacting Human Resources at 760-343-3456, ext. 1637.

SunLine Transit Agency reserves the right to select the best-qualified person applying for vacant positions.

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