Labor Relations Analyst

PRIORITY REVIEW DEADLINE: AUGUST 7, 2026

The Labor Relations Team has an immediate opportunity for experienced Labor Relations Analyst. This position will support bargaining with labor partners, gather information for data requests, and data collection for market studies. The role requires strong Excel skills, calendar management, and the ability to work with County Leadership while maintaining confidentiality. Excellent Benefits To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Summary of Benefits, County MOUs and Salary Schedules, Modified Benefits Option (MBO) that provides a wage differential. The Labor Relations Analyst provides complex analytical support and conducts research and complex studies primarily in the areas of compensation, classification, and finance in preparation for and during collective bargaining. Essential Duties Conduct salary and equity studies; research and identify comparable classifications; compile salary and total compensation data; maintain comparison data up-to-date. Coordinate with other agencies to obtain salary and benefits data for use in negotiations. Gather and analyze data from other public agencies, and private employers, conduct competitive market analysis and assist in the development of new salary structures and make recommendations to be utilized in developing the county's bargaining positions. Develop and maintain detailed financial models to project the cost of labor agreements. Analyze various compensation proposals (wages, benefits, retirement plans, etc.) to determine their cost impact on the organization. Create multiple scenarios to assess the impact of different negotiation outcomes. Model the impact of union demands and alternative settlement proposals. Prepare complex calculations and reports relating to the labor negotiations process; prepare presentation materials utilized in the labor negotiations process; defend data and findings as needed. Create, export, and manipulate queries using the San Bernardino County payroll system (EMACS/PeopleSoft); gather data, including payroll, employee, financial and recruitment/retention information, and create reports; compile reports and create tables, graphs, and charts using software such as Microsoft Excel, Power Point, and Access. Research and interpret provisions of external and internal labor agreements, legislation, and court decisions related to collective bargaining. The County's Labor Relations Team, under the guidance of the Human Resources Director/Labor Chief, is responsible for the development and implementation of the County's labor relations goals, policies and priorities in an effort to maintain productive and positive relations between the County and its employees, and the recognized employee organizations that represent them. The Team, led by County's Labor Relations Chief, provides guidance to County Management regarding labor relations issues, negotiates labor agreements, participates in issue-specific meet and confer sessions, and handles general interactions with the County's recognized bargaining agents. The County of San Bernardino has a diverse workforce of approximately 23,000 employees who are represented by 12 employee organizations comprised of 26 bargaining units. Conditions of Employment Travel: Throughout the County is required and employees will be required to make provisions for such transportation. Background: Candidates selected for this position must pass a background investigation and medical examination including drug screening. Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment. Experience / Education Requirements Experience Option 1: Two (2) years of professional-level labor costing, accounting or fiscal monitoring experience, which included cost, financial and/or budget analysis, cost accounting, fee or rate development, budget forecasting, internal fiscal reviews and audits as well as gathering, analyzing and presenting financial data. Option 2: One (1) year of professional Human Resources experience performing complex analytical functions, in support of labor relations/ negotiations, including labor costing, salary and benefits surveys, total compensation analysis, classification and equity studies, workforce planning and cost, or other relevant areas. Note: All qualifying experience under Option 2 must be comparable to the Human Resources Analyst I or higher in San Bernardino County and obtained within a public sector (i.e., government) agency with a union represented workforce or a large private sector employer with a large, union represented workforce of at least 500+ regular employees. Education A bachelor's degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral Science, Human Resources Management, Accounting, Finance, Statistics or a closely related field. Qualifying degrees or coursework must be completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Degrees or coursework completed outside the U.S. must be accompanied with an evaluation report from a reputable credential evaluation service showing equivalency to degrees or coursework completed at a college or university accredited by any accrediting association recognized by the United States Department of Education. Must be attached if applicable. Refer to NACES website for more information on evaluation services. Ideal Candidate Conducting salary/compensation surveys, classification, organizational, and equity studies and making recommendations Supporting labor negotiations and reviewing, writing, and/or analyzing labor contracts Researching, analyzing information and data, and presenting findings in a concise format Utilizing Excel and other computer technology for data gathering, analysis and reporting Effectively communicating both in writing and verbally Efficiently handling multiple tasks and shifting work priorities as needed. There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on a review of the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline. Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to Veterans' Preference Policy. For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process. #J-18808-Ljbffr SAN-Bernardino-Count