LABOR RELATIONS SPECIALIST

Job Description And Duties Do you consider yourself a proactive problem solver who takes initiative and enjoys networking with others to maintain a harmonious workplace? Are you interested in enhancing your negotiation skills and performing in a fast paced, highly collaborative environment? Role Under the direction of the Labor Relations Officer, and the general guidance of the Team Lead, the Labor Relations Specialist performs highly independent and analytical work relating to grievances, arbitrations, and labor negotiations that encompass a wide range of personnel management topics. In this role, you will be expected to: Act as the liaison between management and labor unions to resolve issues at the lowest level. Research, analyze data, and collaborate with internal departmental partners to lead workgroups in the development of bargaining proposals that impact employees statewide. This includes proactively developing project plans and monitoring bargaining timelines. Research, analyze, and logically interpret various Memoranda of Understanding provisions, pay differentials, control agency policies, laws and policies of labor administration, departmental policies, etc., to respond to union inquiries and grievances, and advise management. Meet with employees, subject matter experts, supervisors, and labor representatives concerning complaints and potential or actual grievances. Brief senior and executive management on items related to your assignment when needed. The Department of Justice's Labor Relations Office is uniquely positioned within the Office of Human Resources, which will provide you with several cross-functional opportunities and novel assignments that have departmental and statewide impact. Working Conditions This position has been designated as eligible for telework and is currently a remote centered position. The position will however require in-person attendance on a recurring basis. The selected candidate would report to Department of Justice headquarters in Sacramento when required for job functions, in-person meetings, trainings, etc. Expenses related to travel to the office when required are the responsibility of the employee. All telework schedules are subject to change and may be reevaluated at any time. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Position Details Job Code #: JC-525807 Position #(s): 420-057-9535-XXX Working Title

LABOR RELATIONS SPECIALIST

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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 Work Shift Day Work Week Monday - Friday Department Information This position is located in the Division of Administrative Services, Office of Human Resources, Labor Relations Office. Please disregard the SROA/Surplus language below, as the Department of Justice requires applicants to submit their SROA/Surplus Letter if that is the basis of their eligibility. For more information about the Department please visit the Attorney General's website at State of California - Department of Justice - Office of the Attorney General . Personal Leave Program: Effective July 1, 2025, state employees are subject to temporary wage reductions in exchange for Personal Leave Program (PLP) accruals. The specific rate and hours earned were negotiated and agreed upon by each bargaining unit. The actual monetary impact of these temporary reductions can vary based on your bargaining unit and/or federal and state tax withholdings. For additional information please visit Human Resources Manual - CalHR Benefits of working for the State of California Work-life balance 11 paid holidays Flexible paid leave options Consistent wage increases Pension retirement Job stability Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and more! #J-18808-Ljbffr California Department of Justice