Labor Relations Specialist
Description
AlphaGov delivers public-sector consulting for cities, counties, school systems, special districts, utilities, and related agencies. Our work spans classification and compensation, organizational and operational studies, research and program evaluation, economic and workforce analysis, surveys and community research, and applied data and infrastructure research.
AlphaGov is hiring a Labor Relations Specialist to support municipal HR and management teams in collective bargaining and employee relations. You will analyze labor provisions, prepare decision materials and help leaders assess the operational and financial implications of bargaining options.
What you’ll do
- Review labor agreements, HR policies and management priorities to organize the issues requiring attention.
- Research comparable public-sector labor practices and compensation provisions to inform negotiation planning.
- Help management develop bargaining priorities, issue summaries and practical options.
- Analyze proposed changes to wages, benefits and working conditions and explain their operational and financial implications.
- Support clear communication and preparation materials for management discussions with employee representatives.
- Document recommendations, discussion outcomes and follow-up actions while protecting sensitive personnel information.
- Coordinate with HR leadership and designated legal counsel so labor-relations advice stays aligned with policy and applicable requirements.
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Requirements
Required
- Experience advising public-sector employers on labor relations or collective bargaining matters.
- Ability to interpret labor agreements and assess the implications of proposed changes.
- Experience researching comparable labor provisions and preparing management briefing materials.
- Ability to communicate clearly, exercise sound judgment and handle sensitive employee information.
Nice to have
- Experience supporting municipal collective bargaining in California.
- Experience costing wage-and-benefit proposals and coordinating with HR, finance and legal teams.
Skills
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Basics
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- Yes, consider me for other AlphaGov opportunities! I give AlphaGov permission to retain my application materials to include me in future public-sector proposals and collaborative opportunities. You may summarize my background to evaluate team fits and reach out when new projects come up. I understand this participation does not guarantee employment, a formal appointment, or placement on any specific project.
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- Have you supported municipal or other public-sector collective bargaining, including negotiation preparation or labor-agreement analysis? Please list 2 relevant projects with titles and reference names. You’re welcome to include more—the more you share, the easier it is for us to connect you with other great opportunities!