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NEOGOV · 2 months ago

Principal Labor Relations Representative

Throughout the County of Santa Clara, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$129K/yr - $192K/yr

5+ years exp

The County of Santa Clara is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Principal Labor Relations Representative. This role involves managing complex labor issues, providing expert guidance to management, and fostering relationships with union partners, along with supervising staff and overseeing labor contract negotiations and administration.

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Responsibilities

Serves as the chair of a County negotiating committee, typically for complex or sensitive units/organizations

Coordinates, assigns and directs other negotiations chairs

Plans, assigns, directs and reviews the work of Labor Relations staff in the day-to-day operations of the labor relations program

Responsible for county-wide grievance handling, disciplinary appeals and arbitrations

Represents the Deputy County Executive at meetings of the Board of Supervisors, Department/Agency Heads, committees, outside groups and labor organizations

Effectively recommends selection/retention and discipline of subordinate staff

Trains, develops and evaluates staff

Provides technical resources to subordinate staff

Assists with departmental budget control and planning

May function as staff advocate in complex hearings or arbitrations

Participates in resolution of complex grievances, disciplinary issues, contract negotiations or disputes

Recommends improvement in delivery of labor relations services

Performs the tasks performed by Labor Relations Representative but at the high level consistent with the higher level of responsibility of the Principal Labor Relations Representative

May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker as required

Performs other related work as required

Qualification

Labor relations expertiseContract negotiationDispute resolutionGrievance handlingPublic sector knowledgeSupervisory skillsBudgeting principlesAnalytical skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university

Five (5) years of professional level analytical experience of which three (3) years are in the field of labor relations as an agency-wide (e.g. city/county) representative

Possession of a valid California Driver's License prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County driver authorization

Knowledge of laws relating to labor relations with an emphasis on the public sector

Knowledge of techniques of dispute resolution

Knowledge of grievance handling and administration

Knowledge of current labor relations practices, trends and major problems in the public sector

Knowledge of principles of supervision

Knowledge of principles of budgeting

Knowledge of principles of organization and management

Knowledge of modern office practices, methods, and computer applications related to the work

Ability to work under extreme pressure

Ability to represent the County in administrative hearings and arbitrations

Ability to plan, organize, direct and evaluate subordinate staff

Ability to effectively advise and train County managers on matters related to Labor Relations

Ability to delegate duties while retaining accountability

Ability to train and develop staff

Ability to reason logically and creatively

Ability to resolve complex disputes

Ability to negotiate complex labor contracts demonstrating proficiency and command of all aspects of the process

Ability to communicate effectively through clear and concise written correspondence and oral presentations

Preferred

Experience in the public sector

Benefits

Comprehensive first-class medical, dental, and vision benefits plans for County employees and their dependents, including plans with no deductibles, no co-pays, no co-insurance, and no prescription drug co-pays.

Generous paid time off with significant vacation, sick time, and 13 paid County holidays annually!

Robust retirement plans including a 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan and the CalPERS pension plan.

Health Flexible Spending Account (HFSA)

Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)

Life and AD&D Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Wellness Program

Education Reimbursement