Employee Relations Specialist Jobs

The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) is the nation’s largest public pension fund, providing retirement and health benefits to public employees, retirees, and their families. Headquartered in downtown Sacramento, we are a destination employer with an international reputation for leadership and innovation. At CalPERS, we’re committed to people – the people we serve, our team members, and the larger community around us. CalPERS is situated near the Napa Valley, San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, and other desirable destinations, and we offer competitive benefit packages, compensation, and opportunities for advancement.

This position is being re-advertised. If you previously applied, your application is still being considered and you do not need to re-apply.

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Our Human Resources Division is currently seeking a Labor Relations Specialist to support the CalPERS Employee Relations Unit. Under the direction of a Labor Relations Manager I, a successful candidate would have knowledge about various facets of the State’s human resources practices, or experience in a similar level of complexity, ideally with experience in labor relations. The Employee Relations Unit provides consultation and assistance to team leaders across the organization regarding sensitive and confidential employer/employee relation matters.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Makes recommendations to Leadership on departmental collective bargaining priorities
• Represent CalPERS in contract negotiations and meet-and-confer sessions
• Provide consultation to team leaders on contract administration, grievance handling, and to identify issues subject to organizational needs that are appropriate for contract negotiations
• Develop and deliver labor relations and contract administration training for all team leaders
• Meet with union representatives to resolve team member grievances in a manner that maintains harmonious labor relations
• Respond to union allegations and charges such as unfair labor practices
• Provide guidance and assistance to team leaders on administration and compliance with the various bargaining unit contracts

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $6,563.00 - $8,153.00 per month

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• 401(k)
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Sacramento, CA 95811