Senior Labor Relations Officer

Salary : $115,585.60 - $165,256.00 Annually
Location : San Bernardino, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 25-03510-01
Department: Human Resources
Opening Date: 01/14/2025
Closing Date: Continuous

The Job
Apply by 5:00PM on Friday, January 24, 2025 for priority consideration

San Bernardino County Human Resources seeks an experienced human resources professional with advance level experience in Labor Negotiations and Labor Relations to take on a key leadership role within the County's Labor Relations Team.
SALARY AND BENEFITS

This position offers full benefits and a competitive salary range of

$111,113.60 - $158,849.60 Annually DOQ

3% Annual Across the Board Salary Increases in February 2025/2026*Bi-annual step increases of 2.5% up to Step 16
The County also offers an alternative Modified Benefits Option (MBO)that provides a wage differential of 4% above the base salary rate with modified benefits.
TRADITIONAL

OPTION

BOTH OPTIONS INCLUDE

MODIFIED

OPTION

• Up to 160 hours accruable Paid Vacation time
• 88 hours Sick Leave with unlimited accrual
• 14 Paid Holidays + 1 Paid Floating Holiday
• 16 hours Perfect Attendance Leave
• Higher Medical Premium Subsidy

• Medical/Dental/Vision - family coverage with premium subsidies
• Generous Retirement - Vested after 5yrs (sbcera.org)
• 401K with 2-for-1 County match up to 8%
• 457 (b) with .5-for-1 County match up to .5%
• 80 hours of Administrative Leave with cash-out option
• Retirement Medical Trust Fund with County contribution
• Flexible Spending Account - County match up to $50 per pay period depending on plan
• $1,000 Education/Membership Reimbursement
• Tuition Loan Repayment up to $10,000
• Wellness Programs, including health club membership
• Dependent Care Assistance Plan

• 4% wage differential over the base rate of pay for all paid hours
• Paid time off (PTO) w/ cash-out option - up to 5 weeks accruable; can be used for vacation, illness, or other personal use
• 14 Paid Holidays
• Medical Premium Subsidy

PLUS FLEXIBLE 9/80 SCHEDULES & RETIREMENT RECIPROCITY WITH CALPERS AND '37 ACT PLANS
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The Senior Labor Relations Officer assists the County Labor Relations Chief in bargaining and the negotiations process; serves as the Chief Negotiator for smaller bargaining units; and leads the staff that comprise the County's bargaining team.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Directing, preparing, and reviewing costing of economic proposals.
• Directing and conducting a variety of research and analytical studies related to total compensation.
• Participating in the development of the County's bargaining position; analyzing, developing, and drafting contract proposals and counterproposals.
• Directing and reviewing salary and benefits surveys.
• Recommending changes to language in ordinances, Personnel Rules, policy manuals, and Memoranda of Understanding.
• Investigating and monitoring grievances and unfair labor practice charges. Serves as management's advocate in grievance arbitration and administrative hearings.
• Researching, analyzing and making recommendations to management regarding legislation, case law, and administrative regulations in the field of labor relations.
• Serving as subject matter experts on labor relations matters such as the duty to bargain, unfair labor practice charges, bargaining unit determinations, union certification/decertification, etc.
• Directing fact-finding and preparing and presenting the documentation and data to support the County's position at fact-finding hearings.

It is expected that the Senior Labor Relations Officer will keep abreast of current developments in the Human Resources field, specifically labor relations, including labor market trends, personnel administration, recent court decisions, and applicable pending legislation.
THE LABOR RELATIONS UNIT
The County's Labor Relations Unit within Human Resources fosters and maintains productive and positive relations between the County, its employees, and the recognized employee organizations that represent them. The team is responsible for the development and implementation of the County's labor relations goals, policies and priorities. Our highly skilled staff, under the leadership of the Human Resources Director, 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.
*Salary increases contingent upon Property Related Revenue and/or statewide 2011 Realignment Sales Tax Collections performance.
Minimum Requirements
Education: A Bachelor's Degree in human resources management, industrial/organizational psychology, public or business administration, behavioral science, law, legal studies, or other job relevant field.
--AND--
Experience:

Option 1: Three (3) years of recent (at least one year within the last five years) professional level human resources or labor law experience primarily performing labor relations functions (e.g., participating in collective bargaining negotiations, handling grievances and unfair labor practices charges, representing management at formal grievance arbitration hearings, etc).

--OR--

Option 2: Four (4) years of recent (at least one year within the last five years) professional level human resources experience performing employee relations functions (e.g., advising and representing management on employee relations matters and handling employee grievances, investigations, disciplinary actions and hearings; participating in labor negotiations, etc.).

Substitution: A Master's Degree in one of the disciplines listed above may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience in either option 1 or 2.
Desired Qualifications

Experience obtained within a public sector (i.e., government) agency or a large private sector employer with a large, union represented workforce (500+ regular employees) is highly desirable.

The ideal candidate:

• Has the ability to research and analyze data, define problems or objectives, and formulate effective, logical, and objective solutions and alternatives.
• Has in-depth knowledge and stays abreast of current labor laws, regulations, and best practices.
• Has a demonstrated record of achievement in managing a wide variety of complex labor relations and negotiations matters for a large public sector agency.
• Successfully resolves labor grievances.
• Has experience in preparing and presenting cases before hearing officers and/or bodies.
• Has written communication skills with the ability to synthesize and clearly present information.
• Has strong collaboration skills and the ability to lead and work effectively in a team environment.
• Has excellent relationship building capabilities and the ability to persuade and influence.
• Is self-motivated to continuously learn, innovate, and advance in the field of Labor Relations.

Selection Process
Selection Process: The selection process will consist of a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the application and responses to the supplemental questions. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the appointing authority for further consideration. Candidates advancing in the selection process will receive further information/instructions via email only.
Priority Application Review Date: Applications received by January 24, 2025 will be included in the first review/processing of applications; subsequent reviews may be conducted as needed to meet business needs. Apply ASAP as recruitment may close at anytime once sufficient qualified applications are received.

Completing the Online Application: To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records.

To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete and submit your application before the posted filing deadline. Applicants will be automatically logged-out if they have not submitted the application and all required materials prior to the posted deadline. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application we have not received your application.
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EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and require accommodations in the testing process, submit the within one week of a recruitment filing deadline.
Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouse or widow(er) who are not current County employees may be awarded additional Veterans' Preference points. Click for information and instructions to request Veteran's Preference points.

Please click HERE for important Applicant Information and the County Employment Process
Exempt Unit-Group C

The County of San Bernardino offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

For a summary of benefits, please click

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Benefits website for more detailed information at
01

The supplemental information requested below, in conjunction with your application, will be used to evaluate your qualifications. It is to your advantage to provide complete, organized and detailed responses to each question. (Do not refer to a resume or other documentation.)
Each response must include the name(s) of your employer(s) and dates of employment where you performed the functions, and the percentage of time performing them. Employers listed on this questionnaire must also be listed in the work experience section of your application.

• I have read and understand the above instructions.

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Indicate your highest level of education:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in human resources management, industrial/organizational psychology, public or business administration, behavioral science, law, legal studies, or other job relevant field.
• Bachelor's degree in another field not included above.
• Associate's Degree
• Some college
• Technical or Certificate Program
• High School or GED
• None of the above

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Labor Relations/Negotiations Support: Describe your experience participating in/providing support to the collective bargaining process; describe your role and primary responsibilities, including experience in reviewing, writing, and/or analyzing labor contracts, conducting salary surveys; analyzing salary information and recommending salary structures; recommending organizational realignment and/or developing new classifications.If you do not possess the requested experience, indicate N/A.
04

Grievance Processing/MOU Administration: Describe your experience and role in handling labor contract grievances, hearings and MOU administration. Include experience and level of responsibility in each of the following:

Conducting research and investigations for grievances

Case preparation

Settling grievances

Serving as primary advocate in formal grievance arbitration hearings

MOU administration
If you do not possess the requested experience, indicate N/A.

05

Finance/Accounting/Budget Experience: Describe your professional experience in financial and/or budget analysis, proposal cost analysis, accounting, labor costing, budget forecasting, fee or rate development, and/or internal fiscal reviews and audits.If you do not possess the requested experience, indicate N/A.
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Data Gathering/Analysis/Reporting: Please provide examples of projects that required building queries to extract data and utilizing Excel to analyze and report; level of expertise creating spreadsheets for data management and analysis, including importing/exporting data; using advanced formulas to calculate data across worksheets; creating pivot tables; filtering data using slicers; using charts, tables and graphics to present data.If you do not possess the requested experience, indicate N/A.
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email. Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).

• I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.

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• I understand

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.
Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

• I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

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