Labor Relations Manager

Job Description and Duties

Reporting to the Labor Relations Officer, the Supervisor II is responsible for managing a team that provides guidance to management on labor relations matters and oversees internal investigations into employee misconduct. This role has full supervisory responsibility over the Labor Relations and Internal Investigations functions within the Lottery’s Human Resources Division. Leadership in this role will ensure consistent, thorough and legally compliant practices in accordance with the Ralph C. Dills Act and the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for each bargaining unit that represents Lottery’s represented work force. 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).

If you are ready to lead with purpose and have experience leading a team of professional level staff in either labor relations, human resources or investigations and want a role that truly matters in shaping the Lottery, we encourage you to apply!

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

This position is headquartered in Sacramento 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.

When choosing a state organization to work for, there are a lot of options. Why choose the California State Lottery?

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."

It is highly recommended that you apply online using your CalCareers account. It is not necessary to return the contact letter if you applied electronically. Please ensure to monitor your email and/or CalCareers account for communication associated with your application submission.

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.

This assignment may be extended and has the potential to become permanent.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Working Conditions

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!! Apply today to join a dynamic organization that is not only passionate about its mission, but also its people!!

Office environment. Position is eligible for telecommuting, communication through Microsoft Teams, sitting and working on a computer for long periods of time. Occasional travel may be required.

a.Schedule: Monday through Friday, within HRD core business hours but may occasionally need to be available after hours and/or on weekends

b.Travel: Infrequent

c.Other:

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 requires a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• If you are basing your eligibility on education, (), 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 requi red upon appointment.  Please redact birthdates and social security numbers.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Experience interpreting and working with management on the Dills Act and/or labor relations experience interpreting laws governing collective bargaining
• Excellent leadership/supervisory experience; including the ability to coach, develop, and mentor staff
• Excellent verbal and written communication 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 reason logically, analyze situations, and develop and evaluate alternatives and take effective action
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relations and gain confidence with those contacted in the work environment
• 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

Benefits

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

Statement of Qualifications

SOQ: The Labor Relations Manager’s role plays a critical role in overseeing the Labor Relations Unit and Internal Investigations Unit by providing guidance and direction to staff, providing strategic advice and leadership in supporting the Lottery’s mission and ensuring compliance with department policy and its Core Values.

To be considered you must submit a Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). In response to the questions below, you need to provide a written explanation of how your experience, education, and/or training qualifies you for the position. Limit your SOQ to two (2) pages, single-spaced, twelve-point Arial font.

1. Please describe your leadership style and how it has evolved over time. In your response please provide the size of the team you have supervised and provide specific examples that demonstrate how you apply this style in real-world situations.

2. Please provide specific examples from your experience that demonstrate your ability to manage relationships with employee representatives, managing the workload of a team, and working through complex labor issues.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Statement of Qualifications - Please see Statement of Qualifications instructions below.