San Bernardino County
Senior Labor Relations Analyst (County Promotional)
San Bernardino County, San Bernardino, California, United States, 92409
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior 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 include:
Oversees and conducts complex salary and equity studies; researches and identifies comparable classifications; compiles salary and total compensation data; keeps comparison data up to date.
Coordinates with other agencies to obtain salary and benefits data for use in negotiations.
Supports the negotiation of labor agreements with unions or organizations representing County employees including evaluating and making recommendations on the total cost of wages, benefits, leaves, and other programs proposed in negotiations.
Oversees and prepares complex calculations and costing reports relating to the labor negotiations process.
Analyze various compensation proposals (wages, benefits, retirement plans, etc.) to determine their cost impact on the organization.
Supports mediation and fact-finding sessions, negotiated grievance procedures, and arbitration proceedings; responds to PERB inquiries.
Creates multiple scenarios to assess the impact of different negotiation outcomes.
Models the impact of union demands and alternative settlement proposals.
Prepares complex calculations and reports relating to the labor negotiations process; prepares presentation materials used in negotiations; defends data and findings as needed.
Creates, exports, and manipulates queries using the County payroll system; gathers data including payroll, employee, financial and recruitment/retention information, and creates reports; compiles reports and creates tables, graphs, and charts using Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
Researches and interprets 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, develops and implements labor relations goals, policies, and priorities to maintain productive relations between the County and its employees and their recognized bargaining agents.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Background: Candidates selected for this position must pass a background investigation and medical examination including drug screening; candidates in law enforcement departments, public safety positions, or positions where legally required must pass a more stringent background check.
EXPERIENCE Option 1: Three (3) years of professional-level labor costing, accounting or fiscal monitoring experience, including cost, financial and/or budget analysis, cost accounting, fee or rate development, budget forecasting, internal fiscal reviews and audits, and gathering, analyzing and presenting financial data.
Option 2: Two (2) years 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 (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.
IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate will have three (3) or more years of professional labor costing, accounting, financial analysis or labor relations experience that includes:
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 concisely
Utilizing Excel and other computer technology for data gathering, analysis and reporting
Effectively communicating in writing and verbally
Efficiently handling multiple tasks and shifting priorities as needed
SELECTION PROCESS The selection process will consist of a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the application and responses to supplemental questions. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the appointing authority for further consideration. Candidates advancing in the process will receive information via email only.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Priority Application Review Date: Applications received by October 31, 2025 will be included in the first review. Apply ASAP as recruitment may close at any time once sufficient qualified applications are received.
Completing the 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 deadline. You will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email upon successful submission.
Technical assistance and applicant information: If you require technical assistance, review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact Applicant Support. EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity and ADA compliant employer. ADA accommodations are available upon request. Veterans’ Preference information is available via the County.
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Oversees and conducts complex salary and equity studies; researches and identifies comparable classifications; compiles salary and total compensation data; keeps comparison data up to date.
Coordinates with other agencies to obtain salary and benefits data for use in negotiations.
Supports the negotiation of labor agreements with unions or organizations representing County employees including evaluating and making recommendations on the total cost of wages, benefits, leaves, and other programs proposed in negotiations.
Oversees and prepares complex calculations and costing reports relating to the labor negotiations process.
Analyze various compensation proposals (wages, benefits, retirement plans, etc.) to determine their cost impact on the organization.
Supports mediation and fact-finding sessions, negotiated grievance procedures, and arbitration proceedings; responds to PERB inquiries.
Creates multiple scenarios to assess the impact of different negotiation outcomes.
Models the impact of union demands and alternative settlement proposals.
Prepares complex calculations and reports relating to the labor negotiations process; prepares presentation materials used in negotiations; defends data and findings as needed.
Creates, exports, and manipulates queries using the County payroll system; gathers data including payroll, employee, financial and recruitment/retention information, and creates reports; compiles reports and creates tables, graphs, and charts using Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
Researches and interprets 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, develops and implements labor relations goals, policies, and priorities to maintain productive relations between the County and its employees and their recognized bargaining agents.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Background: Candidates selected for this position must pass a background investigation and medical examination including drug screening; candidates in law enforcement departments, public safety positions, or positions where legally required must pass a more stringent background check.
EXPERIENCE Option 1: Three (3) years of professional-level labor costing, accounting or fiscal monitoring experience, including cost, financial and/or budget analysis, cost accounting, fee or rate development, budget forecasting, internal fiscal reviews and audits, and gathering, analyzing and presenting financial data.
Option 2: Two (2) years 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 (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.
IDEAL CANDIDATE The ideal candidate will have three (3) or more years of professional labor costing, accounting, financial analysis or labor relations experience that includes:
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 concisely
Utilizing Excel and other computer technology for data gathering, analysis and reporting
Effectively communicating in writing and verbally
Efficiently handling multiple tasks and shifting priorities as needed
SELECTION PROCESS The selection process will consist of a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the application and responses to supplemental questions. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the appointing authority for further consideration. Candidates advancing in the process will receive information via email only.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Priority Application Review Date: Applications received by October 31, 2025 will be included in the first review. Apply ASAP as recruitment may close at any time once sufficient qualified applications are received.
Completing the 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 deadline. You will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email upon successful submission.
Technical assistance and applicant information: If you require technical assistance, review the Government Jobs online application guide or contact Applicant Support. EEO/ADA: San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity and ADA compliant employer. ADA accommodations are available upon request. Veterans’ Preference information is available via the County.
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