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Posted: 14-May-26
Location: Stockton, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: $167,790 - $214,147
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Salary Details:
Preferred Education:
Internal Number: Deadline May 31, 2026
The Chief Labor Relations Officer plans, directs, and oversees the district’s comprehensive Labor Relations program and serves as the senior administrator responsible for labor strategy, collective bargaining, contract administration, grievance oversight, labor-management collaboration, and related employment matters. This position provides executive-level leadership for the Labor Relations Department and supervises labor relations staff in support of the district’s operational and educational goals. The Chief Labor Relations Officer develops and communicates districtwide labor relations strategy, advises executive leadership on complex and sensitive labor matters, oversees negotiations and contract administration for all bargaining units, and directly leads or participates in negotiations and other labor relations activities as assigned. This position ensures alignment, consistency, and compliance with applicable laws, Board Policies, Administrative Regulations, and collective bargaining agreements.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:
Receives general direction from the Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources or designee.
Exercises direct supervision over assigned personnel.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:
(Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below [E]. This
position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or
abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principal
job elements.)
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Plan, organize, direct, and evaluate the operations and activities of the District’s Labor Relations
Department. (E)
Provide strategic leadership for the district’s labor relations program across all bargaining units
and employee groups. (E)
Develop, communicate, and implement Districtwide labor relations goals, priorities, negotiation
strategies, and operational systems aligned with District objectives and executive direction. (E)
2
Oversee collective bargaining activities for all bargaining units, including assigning lead
responsibility, providing strategic direction, reviewing proposals, and ensuring consistency in
labor relations practices and outcomes. (E)
Serve as the District’s lead negotiator or participate directly in collective bargaining, mediation,
labor-management meetings, and other labor relations proceedings as assigned. (E)
Lead preparation for negotiations, including proposal development, costing coordination,
research, data review, comparability analysis, and contract language development. (E)
Provide executive guidance, consultation, and support to labor relations staff, District
leadership, and site and department administrators regarding labor relations matters, contract
compliance, grievance handling, disciplinary implications, and statutory requirements. (E)
Direct and oversee the administration, interpretation, and implementation of collective
bargaining agreements, side letters, memoranda of understanding, settlement agreements, and
related labor documents. (E)
Direct and oversee District response to grievances, arbitrations, mediations, unfair practice
charges, agency complaints, requests for information, demands to bargain, cease and desist
matters, and other labor-related disputes and proceedings. (E)
Coordinate with Human Resources, Business Services, legal counsel, and other departments to
ensure labor strategies, proposals, and agreements are operationally sound, legally compliant,
and fiscally aligned. (E)
Coordinate with legal counsel and District leadership regarding labor and employment hearings,
administrative proceedings, court-related matters, and dispute resolution strategy; attend
hearings and proceedings as assigned. (E)
Direct the preparation, review, and revision of labor-related policies, procedures, regulations,
job descriptions, notices, correspondence, reports, Board agenda materials, and other related
documents. (E)
Analyze, interpret, and apply Collective Bargaining Agreements, Board Policies,
Administrative Regulations, Education Code, Government Code, Case Law, PERB decisions,
and other applicable laws and guidance. (E)
Meet regularly with union leadership, District administrators, and executive leadership to
maintain productive labor-management relationships, address concerns, and support effective
communication and problem-solving. (E)
Advise executive leadership regarding labor climate, negotiation implications, organizational
risk, fiscal impact, workforce trends, and recommended courses of action. (E)
Oversee release time processes, negotiated calendars, annual notifications, return-to-work
calendars, job descriptions, compensation and reclassification matters, and other recurring labor
relations functions and timelines. (E)
Ensure the maintenance of accurate, complete, and confidential labor relations records, files,
logs, timelines, and documentation. (E)
Direct research and analysis regarding compensation, benefits, organizational structure, staffing
impacts, negotiation trends, and comparative practices. (E)
Prepare and present written reports, recommendations, updates, and presentations to executive
leadership, cabinet, and the Board of Education as assigned. (E)
Participate in closed- and open-session Board briefings and provide labor relations updates,
analysis, and recommendations as assigned. (E)
Train, supervise, support, and evaluate assigned staff; establish performance expectations and
promote professional growth, accountability, and effective service delivery. (E)
Oversee and investigate grievances and other labor disputes, gather and analyze relevant facts
and documentation, and recommend or implement appropriate resolutions consistent with
collective bargaining agreements, District procedures, and applicable law. (E)
3
Develop internal systems, protocols, and department procedures to improve consistency,
responsiveness, compliance, and service to schools and departments. (E)
Provide professional development and training regarding labor relations, contract
administration, grievance prevention, and best practices in employee and labor relations. (E)
Participate in District committees, leadership meetings, labor-management meetings, and other
assigned meetings in support of District goals. (E)
Maintain professional conduct, sound judgment, political awareness, and strict confidentiality
in all labor and employee relations matters. (E)
OTHER DUTIES:
Perform related duties as assigned.
Requirements / Qualifications
Education and Experience: Master’s degree in labor relations, human resources, public administration, education, business administration, law, or a related field, and seven (7) years of increasingly responsible labor relations or human resources experience, including substantial experience in collective bargaining, grievance resolution, and contract administration, are required. Possession of a Juris Doctor degree is desirable. Licenses, Certifications and Other Requirements: Valid California driver’s license. Fingerprinting through SUSD PD, Tuberculosis clearance.
In order to be considered, the applicant must provide:
- Copy of Transcript (Copy of degrees and/or transcripts.)
- Letter of Introduction
- Letter(s) of Recommendation (Please submit three letters of recommendation from professional or academic references. All letters must be dated on or after 05/13/2025.)
- Resume (Current Resume)
Knowledge:
Principles, practices, and strategies of public sector collective bargaining, labor relations
administration, and contract negotiations.
Federal and state laws, codes, regulations, and legal principles governing employeremployee relations, including EERA, MMBA, wage and hour principles, equal
employment opportunity requirements, and public-school employment practices.
Grievance, arbitration, mediation, investigation, and dispute resolution processes.
Contract interpretation and administration.
Labor costing, compensation analysis, and the operational impact of bargaining proposals.
Board Policies, Administrative Regulations, and procedures related to personnel
administration and labor relations.
Research methods, data analysis, report preparation, and presentation techniques.
Interpersonal skills using tact, discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment.
Operation of computer equipment and software applications used in labor relations and
personnel administration.
