Expand your employee and labor relations career with the County of Sonoma Human Resources Department!
Starting salary up to $61.52/hour ($128,399/year) and a competitive total compensation package!
If you’re motivated by building strategic business partnerships, intellectual challenges, negotiation and conflict resolution, working in a fast-paced environment that changes daily, and being part of a supportive team, come join us!
We are currently recruiting at the II and III levels for this position, please apply to this and the separate, concurrent recruitment being conducted for
Employee and Labor Relations Analyst II if you are interested in being considered at both levels of this opportunity.
What We Offer
Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits.
What You Bring
While the minimum education and experience requirements vary at the ELR Analyst II and III levels, at either level, our ideal candidate will demonstrate that they can quickly assess problems with a solution-oriented, customer-focused approach, are skilled in negotiations and mediation, and have a unique ability to identify solutions when there seems to be none. They are very proficient in current regulations and employee and labor relation best practices and are highly knowledgeable of the principles and practices of public sector labor relations including the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act (MMBA) and Public Employment Relations Board (PERB) rulings. The ideal candidate is also empathetic, tactful, detail-oriented, and:
Has excellent communication skills, and can effectively interact with diverse groups of people including staff, department heads, County officials, and union representatives
Possesses strong analytical skills, expert judgment, and well-developed critical thinking skills with the ability to see the bigger picture.
Is skilled in researching, tracking, analyzing, and interpreting data
Has superb organizational skills, including the ability to follow complex policies and procedures while meeting multiple competing deadlines
Possesses high-functioning customer service skills and the ability to effectively handle inquiries, coordinate services for various internal and external stakeholders, and maintain collaborative working relationships
Has a calm demeanor and does not get flustered in tense situations
Diverse lived experiences are valued and possession of a Senior Professional Human Resources (SHPR) certification and/or Certified Legal Risk Manager (CLRM) is welcomed.
Additionally, a sense of humor is a must! This is a serious position and while the employee and labor relations topics we work with are confidential and support integral services, we find opportunities and reasons to enjoy our time together.
While the position’s hours are typically Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm and work is performed in an office environment, depending upon operational needs, ELR Analysts must be willing to work extra hours intermittently to complete specific tasks.
Salary is negotiable within the established range and benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. For more information, including minimum qualifications, & to apply, visit, www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org or call 707-565-2331. The County of Sonoma is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to having a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. Apply by 4/17/24