Director of Employee and Labor Relations

Date Opened: 7/21/2025 08:00:00 AM

Filing Deadline: 8/29/2025

Location: Los Angeles Community College District Office

Salary: $17,442.80 - $21,608.58/mo; $209,313.60 - $259,302.96/yr (based on a full time 12-mo position)

Job Type: Open & Promotional (Dual)

Special Note: Posted salary includes a fiscal year 3.3% salary increase pending board approval.

Definition

Plans, organizes, evaluates, and directs all programs and activities of the District's employee and labor relations unit.

Typical Duties

Administers the employee and labor relations program of the District which includes: Labor contract negotiations, Contract administration, Employee Counseling and guidance, Employee discipline, Grievance processing and hearings, HR policy development and reporting.

Develops, recommends, evaluates, and implements policies, rules, procedures and standards designed to improve efficiency and effectiveness of provided services related to assigned areas.

Establishes and implements short-range and long-range strategic goals for the assigned areas; evaluates outcomes and recommends adjustments that align with key division strategies.

Serves as Chief Negotiator in the negotiation of labor contracts for assigned bargaining units.

Collects survey data and develops proposals and strategies for collective bargaining sessions.

Ensures the proper and effective administration of collective bargaining contracts on a district-wide basis; provides guidance to administrators and supervisors and others in the interpretation of collective bargaining agreements and develops and conducts in-service training as needed.

Advises the Vice Chancellor of Human Resources, through oral and written reports of objectives, critical problems, achievements, improvement recommendations, and on requirements and restrictions of laws, rules, and policies affecting assigned areas.

Provides technical advice and guidance to District executives, administrators and supervisors on employee performance improvement plans, employee development, grievance and conflict resolution, mediation, and disciplinary process.

Prepares or proposes District case position/response regarding PERB, discipline, and grievance issues; interfaces with attorneys and law firms.

Reviews and evaluates medical reports, reports of arrests, and criminal investigations, and related data; interprets District health and arrest/conviction standards; and makes disposition on the eligibility of individuals for employment and retention.

Analyzes state legislative and administrative decisions, laws, regulations, and policies to determine their impact on employer-employee relations functions; and makes recommendations on how to implement new requirements.

Writes formalized agreements reached with bargaining units.

Consults with exclusive bargaining representatives on contractual matters.

Coordinates with other offices the administrative transfer of staff tied to discipline related matters.

Directs and personally conducts objective and timely investigations of highly confidential and sensitive personnel matters and may make reports both orally and in writing to the Board of Trustees.

Represents the Division of Human Resources at various councils and committee meetings on and off-site, as designated.

Coordinates the work of the employee and labor relations unit with that of other offices.

Evaluates computer software and systems applicable to assigned areas and recommends system enhancements.

Coordinates District's response to subpoenaed student and employee records.

Develops the office budget; reviews and controls the expenditure funds.

Directs and/or prepares correspondence, reports, and presentations regarding assigned functions.

Plans, schedules, reviews, and evaluates the work of assigned staff.

Acts as the Vice Chancellor of Human Resources, in their absence, on designated matters.

Performs related duties as assigned.

Distinguishing Characteristics

A Director of Employee and Labor Relations plans, organizes, and directs the day-to-day operations of the District's employee and labor relations unit which encompasses the functions of collective bargaining, contract administration, disciplinary actions, appeals, complaints, grievances, HR policy development and reporting, and other related areas.

Supervision

General direction is received from the Vice Chancellor, Human Resources. General supervision is exercised over management, professional, technical, and clerical staff.

Class Qualifications

Knowledge of: Principles of labor contract negotiation and administration, Public sector labor relations laws and precedents, Sections of the Education and Penal Codes and rules, regulations, and policies of the District related to the employment and retention of personnel, Principles and techniques of arbitration advocacy, Fact-finding methods and procedures, Collective bargaining agreements covering District employees, District Board of Trustees rules and administrative policies related to employee relations, Personnel Commission laws and rules, Principles and techniques of employee counseling and guidance, Principles and techniques of supervision, training, and human relations, Current developments in the field of human resource management, Principles of organization and management, Functions, policies, organization, and personnel of organizational units of the Los Angeles Community College District, Principles and techniques of budgeting and financial management, Capabilities of computer applications, systems, and hardware used in human resource management.

Ability to: Plan, organize, and direct a complex employee and labor relations program in conformance with law and professional standards, Develop and implement strategic plans consistent with the goals and objectives of the organization and prevailing human resources trends and practices, Effectively present and argue management's position in negotiations and arbitration, Develop and execute policies, rules regulations, and procedures, Recognize the critical elements of problems, develop and evaluate data, determine solutions, and make sound recommendations, Interpret, apply, and explain principles and legal provisions pertinent to an employee and labor relations program, Develop and support a culture of collaboration that values employees and a commitment to the District's mission, Act independently, responsibly, and promptly to situations and events, Maintain a fair and impartial attitude, Exercise sound judgement and maintain poise in challenging and/or sensitive situations, Conduct in-service training for managers and supervisors on contact provisions, Anticipate conditions, plan ahead, establish priorities, and meet schedules, Stimulate teamwork and promote cohesiveness toward the achievement of goals, Effectively utilize computer equipment and software, including MS Office and HRIS, Train, supervise, and motivate employees, Integrate technology into business decisions and operations, Prepare effective written and oral communications, reports, and presentations, Consistently use and promote professional standards and practices related to assignments, Maintain a focus on details, quality, and precision in the performance of duties, Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of a diverse pool of administration, employee representatives, employees, and representatives of other agencies and organizations, Allocate and effectively utilize the human, fiscal and physical resources of the assigned unit, Travel to off-site meetings.

Entrance Qualifications

Education: A bachelor's degree from a recognized college or university, preferably with a major in labor or industrial relations, human resource management, public administration, industrial or organizational psychology, or a related field. An advanced degree in one of the aforementioned majors is desirable.

Experience: Five years of recent, full-time, paid, professional-level experience in a senior human resources management position with responsibilities for managing a multi-faceted agency/corporate-wide employee and labor relations program for an organization employing 500 or more employees. Experience must have included the supervision of staff, which included professional-level employees. Public agency personnel management experience is desirable.

Special: A valid Class 'C' California driver's license must be obtained within 10 days of establishing residency in the State of California. Travel to locations throughout the District is required.

Benefits

Medical and dental insurance and vision care plans are provided for employees and their dependents. A $50,000 life insurance policy is provided free of charge for each employee. New employees receive 12 full-pay days and 88 half-pay days of illness leave. 19 paid holidays per year. Vacation days accrue annually beginning at 10 days and increasing incrementally to 24 days depending on years of service with the District. Vacation days for management and confidential positions begin at 15, 20, or 24 days. Other paid time off includes: bereavement leave, personal necessity leave, court subpoena, and jury duty. Employees become members of the Public Employees Retirement System. Employees are also covered by Social Security. Employee Assistance Program.

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