Labor Relations Analyst: Grievances & Negotiations Expert

California State Association of Counties®; California (MO); On-site; USD 114,000 - 139,000; Full time

Job summary

Contra Costa County is seeking a Labor Relations Analyst – Exempt to join its dynamic Labor Relations team. You will support grievances, interpretations of MOUs, and labor policies while working with operating departments and unions.

The role requires strong analytical abilities, communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple assignments under deadlines. This is a professional, exempt position in a collaborative government environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial psychology, business or public administration, labor relations, human resources, organizational development, or closely related field. A JD is preferred.
• Two years of progressively responsible full-time HR and/or labor relations experience.
• Experience in labor contract negotiations, contract administration and grievances is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performing research, analysis and evaluation of facts and conflicting evidence.
• Reading, analyzing and interpreting Memoranda of Understanding, laws, Merit System rules, policies and procedures.
• Reasoning logically and reaching sound conclusions; advocating positions through oral or written arguments.
• Participating in contract negotiations, contract administration, grievance handling, arbitration preparation, training and other labor relations duties.
• Establishing and maintaining professional relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Representing the Labor Relations Division in communications with labor organizations, County departments, other government agencies and the public.
• Proficiently using Word, Excel, HRIS and Agenda preparation programs.

Skills

Meticulous

Analytical

Labor laws

Collaboration

Communication

Diversity

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

JD preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

HRIS

Agenda prep programs

Job description

Contra Costa County is seeking a Labor Relations Analyst – Exempt to join its dynamic Labor Relations team. You will support grievances, interpretations of MOUs, and labor policies while working with operating departments and unions.

The role requires strong analytical abilities, communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple assignments under deadlines. This is a professional, exempt position in a collaborative government environment.