Labor Relations Analyst II (Promotional)
Alameda County, Oakland, California, United States, 94616
Introduction
YOU MUST BE AN ALAMEDA COUNTY EMPLOYEE TO APPLY THIS IS A NEW PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended. Qualified applicants must be current county employees and have completed, by the last day for filing, the equivalent of six months of continuous service following a regular appointment in the Alameda County classified service. A regular appointment does not include provisional, TAP (Temporary Assignment Pool), or STEP-UP appointments. Application and supplemental questionnaire must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Applications and supplemental questionnaire will only be accepted online. Description
The County: Established in 1853, Alameda County has a population of over 1.6 million residents, making it the second largest county in the Bay Area and the seventh largest in the State. The County encompasses 14 cities and six unincorporated communities, spanning 738 square miles. The County employs approximately 9,000 employees in 21 agencies and departments with a budget of over $3 billion. It delivers a full spectrum of services including general government, health care, social services, public works, criminal justice, and other public safety services. The County celebrates the diversity of its workforce and aims to enrich residents’ lives through visionary policies and accessible, responsive, and effective services. Its vision is to be recognized as one of the best counties to live, work, and do business. THE DEPARTMENT Department Mission: Deliver high quality and timely human resource services in partnership with County agencies, departments and special districts to enable our customers to reach their organizational goals. Vision: To be the employer of choice and a great place to work. Values: Excellence, Responsiveness, Fairness, Innovation, Diversity, Development of every employee’s full potential, anticipation of changing needs to recruit and retain a talented workforce, support for a culture of customer service, performance excellence, diversity, and fiscal stewardship, and continuous improvement of recruitment functions. THE POSITION Under general direction, to provide staff assistance and coordination of County-wide employer-employee relations activities; to make policy recommendations on labor relations matters; to participate in labor negotiations; to assist in resolving grievances and disciplinary matters; to prepare Memoranda of Understanding and other documents related to Labor Relations; to provide advice, interpretation, and orientation to operating department personnel; to represent the Human Resource Services Department in dealings with other departments, government agencies, labor organizations; and to perform related duties as required. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES This is the journey level classification in the Employee and Labor Relations Division of the Human Resource Services Department, providing support for County-wide employer-employee relations activities. The Labor Relations Analyst II handles the most complex and sensitive Labor Relations, grievance, and disciplinary matters independently. It is distinct from the Principal Labor Relations Analyst, which is a first-level working supervisor within the series. For more information about the job classification, please visit Labor Relations Analyst II, (#0284). THE IDEAL CANDIDATE Collaborator and consensus builder with strong working relationships. A team player with exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication and facilitation skills. Openness to change and ability to facilitate its implementation. Great communicator and listener, calm under pressure, able to handle conflict. Politically astute leader capable of navigating organizational dynamics while considering diverse stakeholder needs. Critical and strategic thinker with sound judgment and problem-solving skills; able to apply quantitative methods to gather and analyze information and develop action plans. Well-organized, able to prioritize, manage multiple projects, and drive outcomes aligned with organizational goals. Exercises good judgment in a sensitive and political environment. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: The equivalent of 18 months of full-time professional experience as a Labor Relations Analyst I in the Alameda County classified service. OR Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field, AND Experience: The equivalent of two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience working with labor organizations, labor relations activities including contract negotiations, meet and confers, performance management, grievance resolution and employee relations problem solving activities. NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above minimum qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies. Knowledge of: Knowledge of collective bargaining in the public and/or private sector including Federal and State labor legislation applicable to local government. Standard principles of collective bargaining including representation rights, management rights and scope of bargaining. Standard negotiating practices, including preparation of negotiating strategy, tactics, and impasse procedures. Knowledge of human resource administration and management principles. Techniques of administrative and management analysis including fringe benefit costs and labor statistics. Statistical and reporting methods used in administrative and management analysis. Fair Employment and Equal Opportunities policies and regulations. Current employer-employee relations practices, trends, and major problems. Techniques of dispute resolution. Administrative procedures for processing grievances through arbitration. Ability to: Effectively communicate in written and oral form. Make decisions, research, analyze, and problem solve. Manage competing priorities and lead others. Demonstrate interpersonal sensitivity, be flexible, and plan and organize. Analyze budgets and use independent judgment. EXAMINATION COMPONENTS
The examination will consist of the following steps: A review of applicants’ applications to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements will move on to the next step. An oral examination weighted at 100% of the final score; the oral interview may include situational exercises. Candidates must attain a qualifying rating on each portion. We reserve the right to make changes to the examination steps. The County uses a Civil Service Selection System based on merit. Some recruitments are targeted to current vacancies, while others may be broader for future vacancies. To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the What You Need to Know section of our website: hrs.alamedacountyca.gov. RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PLAN
Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination requiring attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change: TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT PLAN Deadline for Filing: 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Review of Minimum Qualifications: February 20, 2026 Oral Interviews: Week of March 16, 2026 Results Notification: Week of March 23, 2026 Promulgation of Eligible List: April 1, 2026 The County reserves the right to make changes to the Recruitment & Selection Plan. The County will make reasonable efforts to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with FEHA and the ADA. To request an accommodation, contact the assigned human resources representative before the last filing date. Visit the Reasonable Accommodation page for details. BENEFITS
The County offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health care options, retirement plans, paid time off, and various employee programs. Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This summary is subject to change. Conclusion
All notices related to County recruitments will be sent via email. Add noreply@jobaps.com, noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org, and noreply@acgov.org as accepted addresses to avoid missing notices. Regularly log into your County online application account to check for notices. The County is not responsible for notices that are not read or accessed. Monique Hill | Personnel Services Program Manager, Recruitment and Selection Human Resource Services, County of Alameda • 510-208-4841 • Monique.Hill@acgov.org Disaster Service Worker: All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers and may be required to report to work in an emergency. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Alameda County is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. The County does not discriminate on protected characteristics. The County celebrates diversity and strives for an inclusive workplace.
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YOU MUST BE AN ALAMEDA COUNTY EMPLOYEE TO APPLY THIS IS A NEW PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION. The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended. Qualified applicants must be current county employees and have completed, by the last day for filing, the equivalent of six months of continuous service following a regular appointment in the Alameda County classified service. A regular appointment does not include provisional, TAP (Temporary Assignment Pool), or STEP-UP appointments. Application and supplemental questionnaire must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Applications and supplemental questionnaire will only be accepted online. Description
The County: Established in 1853, Alameda County has a population of over 1.6 million residents, making it the second largest county in the Bay Area and the seventh largest in the State. The County encompasses 14 cities and six unincorporated communities, spanning 738 square miles. The County employs approximately 9,000 employees in 21 agencies and departments with a budget of over $3 billion. It delivers a full spectrum of services including general government, health care, social services, public works, criminal justice, and other public safety services. The County celebrates the diversity of its workforce and aims to enrich residents’ lives through visionary policies and accessible, responsive, and effective services. Its vision is to be recognized as one of the best counties to live, work, and do business. THE DEPARTMENT Department Mission: Deliver high quality and timely human resource services in partnership with County agencies, departments and special districts to enable our customers to reach their organizational goals. Vision: To be the employer of choice and a great place to work. Values: Excellence, Responsiveness, Fairness, Innovation, Diversity, Development of every employee’s full potential, anticipation of changing needs to recruit and retain a talented workforce, support for a culture of customer service, performance excellence, diversity, and fiscal stewardship, and continuous improvement of recruitment functions. THE POSITION Under general direction, to provide staff assistance and coordination of County-wide employer-employee relations activities; to make policy recommendations on labor relations matters; to participate in labor negotiations; to assist in resolving grievances and disciplinary matters; to prepare Memoranda of Understanding and other documents related to Labor Relations; to provide advice, interpretation, and orientation to operating department personnel; to represent the Human Resource Services Department in dealings with other departments, government agencies, labor organizations; and to perform related duties as required. DISTINGUISHING FEATURES This is the journey level classification in the Employee and Labor Relations Division of the Human Resource Services Department, providing support for County-wide employer-employee relations activities. The Labor Relations Analyst II handles the most complex and sensitive Labor Relations, grievance, and disciplinary matters independently. It is distinct from the Principal Labor Relations Analyst, which is a first-level working supervisor within the series. For more information about the job classification, please visit Labor Relations Analyst II, (#0284). THE IDEAL CANDIDATE Collaborator and consensus builder with strong working relationships. A team player with exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication and facilitation skills. Openness to change and ability to facilitate its implementation. Great communicator and listener, calm under pressure, able to handle conflict. Politically astute leader capable of navigating organizational dynamics while considering diverse stakeholder needs. Critical and strategic thinker with sound judgment and problem-solving skills; able to apply quantitative methods to gather and analyze information and develop action plans. Well-organized, able to prioritize, manage multiple projects, and drive outcomes aligned with organizational goals. Exercises good judgment in a sensitive and political environment. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience: The equivalent of 18 months of full-time professional experience as a Labor Relations Analyst I in the Alameda County classified service. OR Education: Possession of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field, AND Experience: The equivalent of two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience working with labor organizations, labor relations activities including contract negotiations, meet and confers, performance management, grievance resolution and employee relations problem solving activities. NOTE: The Civil Service Commission may modify the above minimum qualifications in the announcement of an examination. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies. Knowledge of: Knowledge of collective bargaining in the public and/or private sector including Federal and State labor legislation applicable to local government. Standard principles of collective bargaining including representation rights, management rights and scope of bargaining. Standard negotiating practices, including preparation of negotiating strategy, tactics, and impasse procedures. Knowledge of human resource administration and management principles. Techniques of administrative and management analysis including fringe benefit costs and labor statistics. Statistical and reporting methods used in administrative and management analysis. Fair Employment and Equal Opportunities policies and regulations. Current employer-employee relations practices, trends, and major problems. Techniques of dispute resolution. Administrative procedures for processing grievances through arbitration. Ability to: Effectively communicate in written and oral form. Make decisions, research, analyze, and problem solve. Manage competing priorities and lead others. Demonstrate interpersonal sensitivity, be flexible, and plan and organize. Analyze budgets and use independent judgment. EXAMINATION COMPONENTS
The examination will consist of the following steps: A review of applicants’ applications to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements will move on to the next step. An oral examination weighted at 100% of the final score; the oral interview may include situational exercises. Candidates must attain a qualifying rating on each portion. We reserve the right to make changes to the examination steps. The County uses a Civil Service Selection System based on merit. Some recruitments are targeted to current vacancies, while others may be broader for future vacancies. To learn more about our recruitment and selection process, please visit the What You Need to Know section of our website: hrs.alamedacountyca.gov. RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION PLAN
Applicants will be informed via email with reasonable notice in advance of any examination requiring attendance. The following dates are tentative and subject to change: TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT PLAN Deadline for Filing: 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 17, 2026 Review of Minimum Qualifications: February 20, 2026 Oral Interviews: Week of March 16, 2026 Results Notification: Week of March 23, 2026 Promulgation of Eligible List: April 1, 2026 The County reserves the right to make changes to the Recruitment & Selection Plan. The County will make reasonable efforts to accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with FEHA and the ADA. To request an accommodation, contact the assigned human resources representative before the last filing date. Visit the Reasonable Accommodation page for details. BENEFITS
The County offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health care options, retirement plans, paid time off, and various employee programs. Eligibility is determined by Alameda County and may vary by collective bargaining agreement. This summary is subject to change. Conclusion
All notices related to County recruitments will be sent via email. Add noreply@jobaps.com, noreplyalamedacountyhr@acgov.org, and noreply@acgov.org as accepted addresses to avoid missing notices. Regularly log into your County online application account to check for notices. The County is not responsible for notices that are not read or accessed. Monique Hill | Personnel Services Program Manager, Recruitment and Selection Human Resource Services, County of Alameda • 510-208-4841 • Monique.Hill@acgov.org Disaster Service Worker: All Alameda County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers and may be required to report to work in an emergency. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Alameda County is an equal opportunity employer. All aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance and business need. The County does not discriminate on protected characteristics. The County celebrates diversity and strives for an inclusive workplace.
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