Labor Relations Specialist

California Lottery; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid telework

Onsite amenities (restaurant, gym, lot

Job summary

California Lottery, headquartered in Sacramento, is seeking a Labor Relations Specialist to support labor-management relations across the organization. The role requires strategic advising, interpretation of labor agreements, and advocacy for consistent workplace practices.

It reports to the Supervisor II, Labor Relations Manager, and emphasizes conflict resolution and advisory responsibilities. The position is hybrid with expectations to travel as needed and to participate in high-visibility

Qualifications

• Experience interpreting and applying labor laws and collective bargaining agreements.
• Strong verbal and written communication, able to draft responses and convey complex info clearly.
• Ability to work with management on conflict resolution and labor relations strategies.

Responsibilities

• Interpret and apply state and union agreements; advise managers on labor relations.
• Represent the Lottery in labor-management forums and negotiations; address sensitive issues with tact.
• Develop and communicate labor relations strategies to support organizational goals.

Skills

Labor relations

Negotiation

Communication

Job description

Job Description And DutiesAre you passionate about building strong relationships between labor and management? Do you thrive in high-impact roles where your expertise shapes policy, resolves conflicts, and drives organizational success? If so, the California State Lottery wants you on our team!

We are seeking a dynamic, collaborative, and strategic Labor Relations Specialist to support our mission of supporting California’s public schools and supporting the people who make it all happen. Reporting to the Supervisor II, Labor Relations Manager, the Labor Relations Specialist plays a vital role in ensuring positive and productive labor-management relationships. This role is a trusted advisor to managers, a skilled interpreter of labor agreements, a strategic negotiator, and an advocate for fair and consistent workplace practices. The LRS also represents Lottery in joint labor management forum and expected to be a champion in conflict-resolution. This is an opportunity to influence decisions, resolve critical issues, and represent the Lottery in high-visibility conversations. This role also provides guidance and consultation on the more sensitive and complex labor problems and assists management in developing labor relations strategies to achieve goals and objectives in support of the Lottery's mission, vision and values (MVV).

This position requires a current Labor Relations Specialist exam. If you need to take the exam or if your score has expired, click here to gain list eligibility.

This position is headquartered at the (Location) and is eligible for a hybrid telework schedule. Employees must be able to report to their assigned headquarters office as assigned. Travel expense to and from the assigned headquarters are the responsibility of the employee. Eligibility for telework requires the employee to reside in California per California Government Code Section 14200 which states: “telecommuting means the partial or total substitution of computers or telecommunication technologies, or both, for the commute to work by employees residing in California.

People Are Drawn To The Lottery Because We:

• Are an energetic, creative, and talented team
• Value diversity and inclusion in the workplace
• Empower team members to bring their knowledge, expertise, and innovation
• Recognize individual and team contributions
• Support the importance of work-life balance
• Invest in the professional development of our team members
• Are dedicated to preserving our environment by lowering our carbon footprint

All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to clearly demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position on your State Application (STD Form 678). The application should also clearly demonstrate the candidate’s ability to meet the Desirable Qualifications identified in this job advertisement. The Classification Specification is located on this Job Announcement Posting under "Minimum Requirements."

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 for Personal Leave hours each month. For more details, please click here to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website.

The Lottery is less than 30 minutes from all that Downtown Sacramento has to offer. Amenities include an onsite restaurant, free gym, close to the light rail station, electric car charging stations, and free parking!! Join a dynamic organization that is not only passionate about its mission, but also its people!!

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

Working Conditions

• Schedule: Monday through Friday, within HRD core business hours but may occasionally need to be available after hours and/or on weekends
• Travel: Infrequent travel may be required
• Other: The Labor Relations Specialist will need to have a good working knowledge of the State Employer Employee Relations Act; the Dills Act; and various laws, rules, and policies associated with civil service labor agreements.

Minimum Requirements

• LABOR RELATIONS SPECIALIST

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details

Job Code #: JC-534638

Position #(s): 358-231-9535-001

Working Title: Labor Relations Specialist

Classification: LABOR RELATIONS SPECIALIST

$7,172.00 - $8,910.00

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

Department Information

The California Lottery is a multi-billion-dollar enterprise headquartered in Sacramento. It is one of the few state organizations that is a revenue generator, not accepting taxpayer dollars from the state’s general fund. Our mission is to provide supplemental funding for California’s public schools and colleges. We are passionate about creating a better tomorrow - one child at a time. The mix of talented people within our workplace reflects the rich diversity inherent within the State of California. We celebrate the contributions of each individual and strive to create a work environment that is inclusive, collaborative, and welcoming. We believe in California For All.

In fiscal year 2024-25, the California Lottery generated sales of more than $9.2 billion with approximately $1.9 billion earned for California public schools. Lottery products are sold at more than 23,000 retail locations throughout the state, from independent neighborhood shops to convenience stores, liquor stores to supermarkets, and more. Retail product offerings include an average of 52 fun and entertaining Scratchers® games and several draw games, including jackpot games such as Powerball®, Mega Millions®, and SuperLotto Plus® and daily games such as Fantasy 5 and Hot Spot®.

Department Website: http://www.calottery.com

Special Requirements

• The California State Lottery Act provides that no person may be hired as an employee of the Commission if that person has been convicted of a felony or any gambling related offense.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired
• If you are basing your eligibility on education, (http://www.calhr.ca.gov/state-hr-professionals/pages/job-descriptions.aspx), provide your transcripts and/or diploma. Applicants with foreign transcripts must provide a transcript evaluation that indicates the number of units to which the foreign course work is equivalent. Transcripts and evaluations may be unofficial; official transcripts will be required upon appointment.

Final Filing Date: 10/20/2026

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.

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).

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience in state government interpreting and working with management on the Dills Act and/or labor relations experience interpreting laws governing collective bargaining, including but not limited to grievance and complaint responses, participating in collective bargaining negotiations.
• Strong verbal and written commuication skills.
• Flexibility to handle multiple tasks and changing priorities.
• Ability to read, analyze, and logically interpret and apply appropriate laws, rules, regulations, memoranda of understanding, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relations and gain confidence with those contacted in the work environment.
• Ability to reason logically, analyze situations, and develop and evaluate alternatives and take effective action.
• Experience in handling stressful and/or sensitive situations with tact and labor-management diplomacy.
• Experience using good judgement and making sound decisions in critical situations.
• Creativity to address situations and/or scenarios that are not routine.
• Experience presenting information to management.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.calottery.com

Human Resources Contact

Human Resources

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[e-mail]

EEO Contact

Equal Employment Opportunity Office

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[e-mail]

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Statement Of Qualifications

Candidates who fail to submit a statement of qualifications (SOQ) with their application or who fail to answer the below questions will be disqualified from consideration.

In less than two pages using Arial, size 12 font, please answer the following:

• Describe a complex labor relations issue you assisted in resolving.
• Describe your experience in drafting grievance responses.

Position Location

700 N 10th Street

Sacramento, CA 95811

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.