Labor Relations Analyst I

LABOR RELATIONS ANALYST I

Recruitment #26-0283-02 Date Opened 6/1/2026 4:00:00 PM Filing Deadline 6/15/2026 5:00:00 PM Salary $51.55 - $72.53/hour; $107,224.00 - $150,862.40/year Employment Type Permanent Full-Time Employment HR Analyst Monique Hill Department Human Resource Services Work Location Oakland Positions May Include Flexible and/or Hybrid Remote Options Type of Recruitment New, open, assembled

INTRODUCTION THIS IS A NEW ASSEMBLED EXAMINATION.

The eligible list resulting from this examination will cancel any existing list and may last approximately one year but can be extended.

Supplemental Questionnaire:

A properly completed Supplemental Questionnaire must be submitted with each application. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires must be in the possession of the Human Resource Services Department by 5:00 p.m. on the Last Day for Filing. Failure to submit the Application or Supplemental Questionnaire will result in disqualification. Applications and Supplemental Questionnaires will only be accepted online.

DESCRIPTION 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:

In a spirit of partnership, HRS strives for: Excellence in everything we do. Responsiveness to our customers and their needs. Fairness in our policies and practices. Innovation in developing and implementing new programs. Diversity in recognizing everyone's unique contribution. Development of every employee's full potential. Anticipate and meet the changing needs of employees and candidates to ensure the recruitment and retention of a talented and committed workforce. Support the County's organizational culture that values customer service, performance excellence, diversity, and fiscal stewardship. Redesign and transform the recruitment function for improved customer service and satisfaction. Champion workforce planning and development to ensure that employees have every opportunity to assume leadership positions as baby boomers retire. Improve the efficiency and effectiveness of services through the increased use of technology.

THE POSITION

Under general supervision, performs professional-level work in support of countywide employee relations activities; assists in making policy recommendations; participates in labor negotiations activities, including conducting research, analysis and costing; provides consultation and guidance on employee and labor relations matters, including grievance handling, performance management, and disciplinary matters; prepares Memoranda of Understanding and other documents; interprets and explains labor relations policies and procedures to operating department personnel; represents Human Resource Services in interactions with other departments, government agencies, employee organizations; and performs related duties as required.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

This classification represents the entry level within the Labor Relations Analyst series in the Employee and Labor Relations Division of Human Resource Services and reports to the Labor Relations Manager. Employees perform the full range of professional employee and labor relations duties under supervision, with assignments generally limited to less complex and sensitive matters. The classification is distinguished from the Labor Relations Analyst II in that the latter is the journey level in the series and is expected to independently handle more complex and sensitive labor relations issues. The Labor Relations Analyst II is distinguished from the Principal Labor Relations Analyst in that the latter is a first-level working supervisor within the Labor Relations Analyst series. For more detailed information about the job classification, please visit: Labor Relations Analyst I (#0283)

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

In addition to meeting the minimum qualifications of the position, the ideal candidate will exemplify the following critical attributes: Collaborator and consensus builder maintaining and cultivating successful working relationships A team player with exceptional interpersonal, verbal and written communication and facilitation skills. Treats change and new situations as opportunities for learning or growth and identifies the benefits of change as well as facilitates the implementation and acceptance of change within the workplace. Great communicator and listener, quick and clear thinker, calm under pressure, able to deal with conflict. Politically astute leader, possessing the skills necessary for identifying, navigating and successfully interacting within the dynamics of the organization while maintaining sensitivity to the competing needs of a wide variety of internal and external stakeholders. Critical and strategic thinker with sound judgment, innovative yet practical problem-solving skills, and the ability to apply logical thinking and quantitative methods to gather and analyze information, make decisions and exercise good judgment to design solutions and formulate and articulate action plans proactively and collaboratively. Well-organized with the ability to prioritize tasks and work on multiple projects and multi-task; manage a variety of complex projects while charting a course of action that effectively and efferently assists the organization in fulfilling its goals and objectives. Exercises good judgment and make sound decisions in dealing with people within a sensitive and political environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field.

AND Experience:

The equivalent of one (1) year of full-time professional human resources experience supporting labor relations functions. Qualifying experience may include one (1) or a combination of the following: interpreting and applying labor agreements; assisting with grievance and disciplinary matters; conducting compensation or labor-related analyses; performing costing of proposals; and performing related analytical and support activities.

Substitution:

Additional employee/labor relations experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

The most suitably qualified candidates will possess the following competencies.

Knowledge of:

Collective bargaining processes in the public and/or private sector, including federal and state labor legislation applicable to local government. Principles of collective bargaining, including representation rights, management rights and scope of bargaining. Negotiation practices and strategies, including preparation, tactics and impasse procedures. Principles and practices of human resource administration and management. Administrative and management analysis techniques, including identification of fringe benefit costs and analysis of labor-related data. Statistical and reporting methods used in administrative and management analysis. Fair employment and equal opportunity policies and regulations. Current trends, practices, and issues in employer-employee relations. Dispute resolution techniques. Procedures and practices for processing grievances through arbitration. Ability to: Analyze labor relations issues and develop effective, practical recommendations. Interpret and apply policies, agreements, and relevant laws. Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with a variety of stakeholders, including management, employees, and labor representatives. Conduct, research, analyze information, solve problems, and prepare clear, concise written materials and recommendations. Provide guidance to others. Establish and maintain effective working relationships while demonstrating interpersonal sensitivity. Plan, organize, and prioritize work effectively while managing competing priorities, and adapting to changing needs. Exercise independent judgment and handle sensitive and confidential matters with tact, discretion, and professionalism. Use analytical tools and systems to compile, interpret and present labor relations and compensation data.

EXAMINATION COMPONENTS

The examination will consist of the following steps: A review of candidates' application to verify possession of minimum requirements. Those candidates who possess the minimum requirements for the class will move on to the next step in the examination process. A review of the supplemental questionnaire to determine the best qualified applicants to continue in the process. An oral interview which will be weighted as 100% of the candidates' final examination score. The interview will be administered virtually may contain situational exercises.