LABOR RELATIONS ANALYST

Employment Development Department; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Employment Development Department (EDD) in Sacramento, CA, seeks a Labor Relations Analyst to support interpretation and enforcement of labor contracts, handle highly sensitive data, and advise management on labor relations matters.

This permanent, full-time role offers hybrid telework, a standard 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. schedule, and opportunities to influence negotiations, coordinate union leave, and improve processes across the department.

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting and enforcing labor contracts or bargaining agreements.
• Ability to handle highly sensitive and confidential data.
• Strong communication and advisory capabilities with management.

Responsibilities

• communicate labor relations needs, goals, and objectives to internal and external parties
• handle highly sensitive and confidential data, documents, grievances, arbitrations, and Unfair Practice Charges
• develop presentations and complete legislative bill analysis
• advise and consult with Department management on less complex labor relations matters
• coordinate union leave requests and conduct union-leave audits
• manage the EDD’s Post and Bid program

Skills

Communication skills

Confidential data handling

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Job description

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Position Details

• Job Code #: JC-530392
• Position #(s): 280-338-9529-002
• Working Title: Labor Relations Analyst
• Classification: LABOR RELATIONS ANALYST
• $3,558.00 - $5,183.00
• New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
• # of Positions: 1
• Work Location: Sacramento County
• Telework: Hybrid
• Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
• Work Shift: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• Work Week: Monday - Friday

The Employment Development Department (EDD) is one of the largest State departments with employees at hundreds of service locations. For more than 70 years, the EDD has connected millions of job seekers and employers in an effort to build the economy of the Golden State. In order to continue our mission, we are constantly looking for the best and the brightest to join our ranks. Working at EDD presents many opportunities. If you strive to make a difference, we invite you to seek a career with EDD.

THIS POSITION MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE. THE AMOUNT OF TELEWORK IS AT THE DISCRETION OF THE DEPARTMENT AND IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS BUSINESS NEEDS ARISE.

Step into a role where your work directly shapes how one of California’s largest departments collaborates with its workforce. As a Labor Relations Analyst, you’ll be responsible for assisting in interpretation and enforcement of labor union contracts. If you thrive in fast-moving environments, enjoy balancing analysis with communication, and want to help drive meaningful change – then this is the job for you!

In This Role, You’ll:

• communicate labor relations needs, goals, and objectives to internal and external parties
• handle highly sensitive and confidential data, documents, grievances, arbitrations, and Unfair Practice Charges
• develop presentations and complete legislative bill analysis
• advise and consult with Department management on less complex labor relations matters
• coordinate union leave requests and conduct union-leave audits
• manage the EDD’s Post and Bid program

Position is located at 1416 9th Street, Sacramento, CA, 95814

This position is headquartered at the New Labor Agency Building (NLAB), a newly remodeled high-rise building. Located in the heart of Downtown Sacramento and in close proximity of the State Capitol and the Golden1 Center, this beautiful and modern building provides the following amenities: Break areas, wellness/lactation rooms, coffee points, a fitness center with private showers, a Career Center for EDD Employees, a micro market, building-wide WiFi, an outdoor terrace, bike storage, nearby public transit options, and much more.

Effective July 1, 2025, specific Bargaining Units and associated Excluded State employees are subject to a salary reduction between 2% - 4.62% in exchange for hours in the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) per month.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Labor Relations Analyst Bulletin

Final Filing Date: 9/8/2026

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).

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.