Senior Employee & Labor Relations Analyst (Sr. HR Analyst) (Fixed Term)

ABOUT US

At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin.” Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture on the Department of Human Resources website . Read on to find out more about this opportunity.

DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES
At Health & Human Services, we serve our community through the values of support, unity, trust and excellence with one common goal: to promote and protect the health, well-being, safety and self-sufficiency of all in Marin. Join our team of bright, committed, and energetic people who also want to make an impact through public service.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Senior Employee and Labor Relations Analyst (Senior HR Analyst) functions as a specialist, providing complex advice and services to departments across the organization. The position works closely with department managers and supervisors in the interpretation and application of personnel policies and regulations, advising on human resources procedures and practices, and performs a variety of analytical studies and projects.

The position independently handles aspects of employee and labor relations services within a designated set of departments and bargaining units. It conducts and/or provides support to meet and confer processes and successor bargaining, responds to union requests for information, advises departments regarding subjects of bargaining and strategies to support effective labor relations, researches and evaluates claims, grievances, and complaints. The position also provides advice and assistance on employee performance management, progressive discipline, employee rights and due process associated with disciplinary and adverse actions, and employee leaves such as the interactive process and reasonable accommodation. It provides consultation and recommendations to staff and managers in the interpretation of policies and procedures and conducts training/educational sessions to staff and managers.

There is currently one (1) fixed term vacancy on our decentralized Health & Human Services Human Resources Team (HHS HR). HHS HR provides dedicated support across multiple HR functions (staffing, onboarding, classification, compensation, training, and employee/labor relations) to over 800 employees in the Health & Human Services Department. However, the eligible list from this recruitment may be used to fill other future vacancies so candidates interested in this position, or future similar vacancies are strongly encouraged to apply.

FIXED TERM
This is a two (2) year fixed-term position. However, there may be opportunities for the hired individual during this time-period to move to a regular, ongoing position as other vacancies or promotional opportunities occur, or the position may be funded and converted to an ongoing position. Fixed-term employment ends when the position’s funding finishes, or the work is completed. Employees in these positions are exempt from the County’s policies regarding lay-off order and reduction-in-force rights.

HYBRID SCHEDULE
The Department of Health & Human Services has embraced a hybrid work schedule that considers that some duties of this position may be performed remotely. However, the successful candidate must be able to report to County facilities for meetings, work assignments, and/or disaster service work upon short notice, as needed and deemed appropriate. During the initial probationary period, the successful candidate may be required to work primarily onsite before establishing a hybrid work schedule.

ABOUT YOU

OUR HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE
Our highly qualified candidate is an experienced Human Resources professional with a solid understanding of employment laws, best practices, and labor relations principles, and who has successfully navigated the complexities of large and diverse organizations.

They bring proven expertise in both employee relations and labor relations, including experience in performance management, progressive discipline, and contract interpretation. The ideal candidate demonstrates strong analytical, research, and project management skills, and approaches their work with a solution-oriented mindset and a commitment to exceptional customer service.

This individual communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing, and builds positive, collaborative relationships across all levels of the organization, including department leadership, employee representatives, and external partners. They are adept at handling sensitive issues with professionalism, discretion, and fairness.

The highly qualified candidate also exercises sound judgment, initiative, and independent analysis in addressing complex employee and labor relations matters. Experience working within a public sector environment is highly desirable, as is a demonstrated ability to balance organizational needs with equity, transparency, and adherence to policy and legal requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of human resources administration, particularly related to the area of assignment.
• Applicable laws, codes, regulations and ordinances.
• Computer applications related to the work, including spreadsheet and database applications.
• Research methodology, data collection and basic statistical analysis techniques.
• Practices of conducting research and preparing effective reports, procedures, correspondence and other written materials.
• Business writing and editing.

Ability to:

• Perform professional-level, public agency human resources work independently and creatively.
• Interpret, apply and explain complex federal, state and local laws, ordinances, policies and procedures, and bargaining unit agreements.
• Collect, analyze, interpret and evaluate a variety of complex data.
• Prepare clear and concise reports and recommendations, policies, procedures, correspondence and other work products related to the assignment.
• Communicate effectively, including making presentations of findings, recommendations and policies before public officials, other officials, employees, employee representatives and community groups, in order to gain concurrence and cooperation through discussion and consensus building.
• Recognize and resolve problems of a sensitive or political nature, analyzing situations, selecting alternatives, recognizing consequences of proposed action, negotiating mutually satisfactory solutions to problems and implementing recommendations.
• Plan and direct the work of professional, technical or support staff on a project or day-to-day basis.
• Use initiative and sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships of those interacted with in the course of the work, including County officials and managers, employee representatives, representatives of other governmental agencies, employees, interns and the public.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of education, training and experience that would provide the necessary knowledge and abilities listed. Qualifying experience includes at least two years of professional/journey level human resources work in a large and varied organization that involved advising managers and supervisors on a variety of complex human resources subjects, interpretation and application of human resources laws and policies, and conducting analyses of human resources related data and information. Significant college coursework or a Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, industrial relations, law, public administration, psychology, sociology, or a related field and/or experience in the public sector is desirable.

Depending on the position(s) to be filled, qualifying experience may be limited to experience directly related to the assignment as specified on the job announcement. In this recruitment, qualifying experience is limited to experience related to this assignment.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

For any questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Jami Brady at Jami.Brady@marincounty.gov .

All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your GovernmentJobs.com account to view these emails.

Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.

Live Scan ( Special Requirements ): Candidates selected are subject to fingerprinting by the Sheriff's Department and must pass a Department of Justice Live Scan check prior to appointment.

Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095.

PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.

COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage .

Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.

Health Plan : Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.

Retirement : Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.

IRS 457 Plan : Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical : The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.

For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.

*IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

Closing Date/Time: 1/6/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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