Labor & Employee Relations Specialist

City of Oakland; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

37.5-hour work weeks

15 paid holidays

Vacation: 2 weeks per year minimum

CalPERS retirement system

Health benefits (Kaiser and others)

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Sick leave accrual 12 days/year

Deferred Compensation 457(b)

Wellness program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The City of Oakland's Human Resources Management Department, Employee and Labor Relations Division, seeks an Employee and Labor Relations Technician to support confidential case files, deadlines, and hearings in a fast-paced public sector setting.

You will coordinate meetings, maintain accurate records, and assist with investigations, grievances, and labor negotiations while upholding professional ethics and serving the City’s diverse workforce.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in HR/labor relations.
• Experience providing clerical/administrative/technical support in HR environments is desirable.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, process, organize, and maintain confidential case files and related documentation.
• Track deadlines and case activities related to disciplinary actions, grievances, investigations, arbitrations, hearings, and notifications.
• Schedule and support grievance meetings, investigatory interviews, labor-management meetings, and bargaining sessions.
• Maintain labor relations records and update logs and databases used by Employee & Labor Relations operations.
• Provide administrative support for hearings, negotiations, and routine inquiries, coordinating follow-up with stakeholders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Relationship building

Problem solving

Education

Associate degree in labor and employee relations or related field

Tools

HRIS / case management systems

Job description

The City of Oakland's Human Resources Management Department, Employee and Labor Relations Division, seeks an Employee and Labor Relations Technician to support confidential case files, deadlines, and hearings in a fast-paced public sector setting.

You will coordinate meetings, maintain accurate records, and assist with investigations, grievances, and labor negotiations while upholding professional ethics and serving the City’s diverse workforce.