Senior Labor Relations Analyst – Exempt

California State Association of Counties®; California (MO); On-site; USD 145,000 - 177,000; Full time

Job summary

Contra Costa County seeks a Senior Labor Relations Analyst to advise operating departments and participate in complex contract negotiations within a broad labor/management program.

Under general direction, the role involves interpreting labor laws, drafting contract language, and providing staff guidance on specialized labor relations tasks, while maintaining professional integrity and effective stakeholder relations.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree as specified in the job posting.
• Experience: 3 years of professional labor relations and/or HR experience; negotiations, administration, and grievances preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide labor relations advice to operating departments.
• Participate in complex contract negotiations and contract administration.
• Handle grievances, arbitration preparation, training, and other duties independently of supervision.
• Represent the Labor Relations Division in communications with labor organizations, County departments, other agencies and the public.
• Investigate grievances, gather facts, and assist with resolution and settlements.
• Research positions/issues including costing, proposals, and contract language.
• Respond to inquiries courteously and use computer software for word processing, spreadsheets, and HR systems.

Skills

meticulous

analytical

interpreting labor laws

decision making

collaborative work style

written and oral communication

travel within Contra Costa County

organizational skills

multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in industrial psychology, business, public administration, labor relations, human resources, or organizational development

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

HRIS

Agenda preparation programs

Job description

Senior Labor Relations Analyst - Exempt

Contra Costa County

Salary $145,367.62 - $176,695.21 Annually

Opening Date: 9/14/2026

Closing Date: 9/28/2026

Do you thrive in fast-paced environments, have an eye for detail, the ability to spot creative solutions and have the interpersonal skills to resolve disputes? Are you looking for a job that tests and grows your skills?

The Contra Costa County Administrator’s Office is seeking to add a talented individual to serve as a key member of its dynamic Labor Relations team. Self-motivated analysts, who flourish in high-speed environments, are inspired to solve problems, and who have a strong work ethic are encouraged to apply. Under general direction of the Chief of Labor Relations and lead direction of the Labor Relations Supervisor, Senior Labor Relations Analysts represent the County in administering provisions of County Memoranda of Understanding and act as staff specialists performing specialized labor relations activities within a comprehensive labor/management program.

Senior Labor Relations Analysts are responsible for exercising sound judgment in providing labor relations advice to operating departments and participate in complex contract negotiations, contract administration, grievance handling, departmental training, and other labor relations responsibilities independent of ongoing supervision.

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Is meticulous, analytical and solution-oriented in all aspects of Labor Relations
• Has a solid understanding of interpreting and applying labor laws
• Is able to use sensible judgement in decision making and a collaborative work style
• Is a professional individual who can effectively represent the County in routine and controversial situations
• Possesses exceptional written and oral persuasion and interpersonal communication skills
• Respects diverse populations and is able to communicate and maintain relationships with many types of people and personalities
• Is organized and self-motivated with the ability to multitask and prioritize multiple assignments to meet strict deadlines

A Few Reasons You May Love This Job

• You will be part of the County Administration Team which provides a great vista point of the County and how local government works
• You will work with a group of outstanding and caring professionals who work hard and are recognized for doing so
• Every day is different, and you will learn all the time, from the best people
• You will have ample learning opportunities that will allow you to develop your skills and abilities
• You will be working in a newly-constructed modern workspace and office

A Few Reasons You Might Find This Job Challenging

• You will be working in a fast-paced environment involving time constraints and other external pressures
• Frequent and often complex change, which can take time to fully implement
• You will need well-honed political savvy and a solid understanding of your role in the organization
• You may need to travel independently within Contra Costa County and work evenings or weekends as necessary

What You Will Typically Be Responsible For

• Exercising sound judgement in providing labor relations advice to operating departments
• Participating in complex contract negotiations, contract administration, grievance handling, arbitration preparation, training and other labor relations duties independent of ongoing supervision
• Representing the Labor Relations Division in communications with labor organizations, County departments, other government agencies and the public.
• Investigating grievances, conferring with employees and labor representatives, researching facts and past practices, making recommendations and/or assisting with resolution, and negotiating settlements and last chance agreements
• Conducting research on positions and issues including costing management and labor proposals, evaluating alternatives, preparing and writing contract language
• Responding to and resolving employee and employee representative inquiries in a courteous manner
• Proficiently using computer software programs including, but not limited to, Microsoft Word, Excel, Human Resources Information Systems, and Agenda preparation programs.

Competencies Required

• Professional Integrity & Ethics - Displaying honesty, adherence to principles, and personal accountability
• Delivering Results -Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks
• Political & Organizational Savvy - Working skillfully with politics, procedures, and protocols across organizational levels and boundaries
• Critical Thinking - Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions and claims
• Professional Impact - Presenting self as a positive representative of the organization
• Self-Management - Showing personal organization, self-discipline, and dependability
• Analyzing & Interpreting Data - Drawing meaning and conclusions from quantitative or qualitative data
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation - Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
• Using Technology - Working with electronic hardware and software applications

To read the complete job description, please visit our website, www.cccounty.us/hr

Tentative Recruitment Schedule

Tentative Oral Interview: October 5 - 9, 2026

Tentative Final Interview: TBD

Target Start Date: Late-October, 2026

Qualifications

Education: Possession of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in industrial psychology, business or public administration, labor relations, human resources, or organizational development. Juris Doctorate preferred.

Experience: Three (3) years of full-time professional labor relations and/or human resources experience. Experience in the areas of labor contract negotiations, labor contract administration, and handling of grievances is preferred.