Labor Relations Director Job at Superior Court of Los Angeles County in Los Ange

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Position Overview

The Superior Court of Los Angeles County is the largest unified trial court in the United States. The Court’s 582 judicial officers and its dedicated workforce of over 5,000 full‑time employees serve across 36 facilities, working purposefully and seamlessly to achieve the mission of providing equal access to justice to all residents of Los Angeles County. With an annual budget exceeding $1 billion, the court operates in one of the nation’s largest counties, covering over 4,084 square miles and serving more than 10 million residents. The Court’s justice‑oriented mission, dynamic workforce, and evolving community needs offer bold and rewarding opportunities for public‑sector professionals and leaders who seek to foster and realize positive impact. The Labor Relations Director oversees the Labor Relations function for the largest unified trial court in the nation, with more than 580 judicial officers and 5,000 employees. Over 80% of the Court’s workforce is covered by one of 11 collective bargaining agreements, and productive labor‑management partnerships are key to creating a thriving and engaged workforce. The director’s primary responsibilities include the following:

• Labor and employee relations strategy
• Leading collective bargaining negotiations
• Managing labor meetings and consultations
• Overseeing grievance and arbitration hearings
• Developing, interpreting, and communicating HR and court policies
• Leading and collaborating on HR and organization‑wide project teams to further the Court’s strategic priorities and mission

Depending on expertise, the director may also assume responsibility for additional HR functions, providing strategic oversight and management across the department. This is a high‑impact role that requires strong leadership, collaboration, and the ability to navigate complex labor and employment matters in one of the nation’s most dynamic judicial environments.

Selection Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‑year college or university in human resources, business administration, public administration, or a closely related field AND seven (7) years of progressively responsible, diverse professional human resources experience, three (3) of which must have been in a management capacity managing a Labor Relations department that administers multiple labor agreements; experience as a Chief Negotiator for multiple complex labor agreements and memoranda of understanding; experience leading impact negotiations, meet‑and‑confer discussions, grievance hearings, and developing labor relations strategy.

• To qualify your educational credentials, you must attach the required documentation to your application.
• Management capacity is defined as having the responsibility for planning, organizing, implementing, and administering the work of a functional program or section through subordinate supervisory staff.

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Desirable Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active membership in the State Bar of California.
• Extensive experience representing management in labor negotiations, grievance and arbitration hearings, and leading policy development and integration within a California public sector agency.
• Proven ability to design and implement innovative programs and policies, persuasively advocate for new strategies, and secure leadership and stakeholder alignment.
• A track record of building and sustaining collaborative, productive relationships with diverse stakeholders, coupled with a strong commitment to staff growth and professional development.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the capacity to craft clear reports, deliver impactful presentations, and engage effectively with varied audiences.

Applicant Support & Information

Applications must be submitted online. Before submitting your application, carefully review all the information detailed on our APPLICANT SUPPORT page linked HERE. Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment process may submit a request for accommodation to the email provided below. For additional employment information, please click HERE.

What to Expect After Applying

This recruitment process may take up to 4–6 weeks to complete. We will notify you of the outcome after each step of the recruitment process, detailed below:
Evaluation: Qualifying evaluation of education, training and experience based upon submitted application and supplemental questionnaire.
Eligibility: Applicants who best meet job‑related qualifications will be placed on an eligible list which will remain active for approximately six (6) months and may be invited to participate in a selection interview. Other vacancies may be filled using this list.

Questions regarding this posting may be e‑mailed to
Melissa Robles, HR Manager

Los Angeles Superior Court is an equal opportunity employer.