Labor Relations Manager

California Department of Industrial Relations; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The California Department of Industrial Relations in Sacramento seeks a leader to manage a team of labor relations professionals in a fast-paced public environment. You will guide strategy and coach staff to handle complex employee relations matters, drawing on proven experience advising managers on grievances.

Applicants must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). Resumes or cover letters will not substitute for the SOQ.

Qualifications

• SOQ required and responses to questions must be provided.
• Experience advising, coaching and consulting with managers on grievances and labor relations matters.
• Experience leading a team implementing employee relations strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of labor relations professionals.
• Advise, coach and consult with managers on grievances and labor relations.

Skills

Leadership

Labor relations

Coaching

Advising managers

Job description

Job Description And Duties

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with a lot of variety in your work? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to lead a team of labor relations professionals? If so, the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) Human Resources Office (HRO) may be the employer for you!

Job Description And Duties

Do you enjoy working in a fast-paced environment with a lot of variety in your work? Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to lead a team of labor relations professionals? If so, the Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) Human Resources Office (HRO) may be the employer for you!

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

Working Conditions

This position is currently located at:

1416 9th Street

Sacramento, CA 95814

The New Labor Agency Building in Downtown.

Special Requirements

All interested applicants are required to submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ).

Applications received without an SOQ will not be considered. Resumes and cover letters will not be accepted in place of an SOQ.

Instructions: Please provide direct responses to each of the numbered items listed below, no more than two pages with one-inch margins, 12 Arial font. Number and respond to each question in the order they appear in this vacancy announcement. Failure to follow the requirements may result in your application not being considered.

• Describe your experience advising, coaching and consulting with managers and supervisors on how to handle employee grievances and labor relations matters?
• Give an example of how you have successfully lead a team implementing strategies related to employee relations. What was your approach, and what were the outcomes?

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).

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.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.