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Manager, Employee and Labor Relations
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Position Number: 6043207
Location: Long Beach, CA
Position Type: Human Resources

Manager, Employee and Labor Relations

Salary: $107,922.00 - $147,044.00 Annually
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 25-048
Closing: 3/20/2025 5:00 PM Pacific
Location: Both Liberal Arts Campus & Trade Tech and Community Learning Campus, CA
Department: Human Resources

Description

MANAGER, EMPLOYEE AND LABOR RELATIONS

OPEN RECRUITMENT
6-MONTH ELIGIBILITY LIST
11 STEPS - RANGE 9 / MANAGEMENT TEAM

$107,922 - $147,044.00 ANNUALLY
CURRENT VACANCY: 100%, 12 MONTHS

This recruitment will be used to fill all current and future vacancies.

*Applications will only be accepted from March 18, 2025 to March 20, 2025, at 5:00 pm.*

*Proof of required documents, such as degree or transcripts, must be uploaded to the online application at the time of filing. Proof of education for degrees or units outside the United States must include proof of educational equivalency. Applications that fail to include all necessary documents will be considered incomplete and will be rejected.*

For experience and/or education substitutions, you must attach a statement clearly outlining how your additional experience and/or education covers the minimum requirements and qualifies you to perform the duties of the classification.

A limited number of candidates who best meet the needs of the District will be invited to continue in the examination process. It is important that your responses are clear and concise. Responses that are incomplete or unclear will not receive credit. The Work Experience you list on the application must also include all recent and relevant experience (including volunteer or unpaid work if the duties/responsibilities directly related to the job you are seeking) in order for your application and supplemental application to be considered. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list* in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations.

LBCC is looking for a dynamic Manager, Employee and Labor Relations to manage complex employee relations matters, including contract negotiations, performance management, grievances, and conflict resolution. You will also play a key role in creating a positive, inclusive work environment while ensuring compliance with labor laws and district policies.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead contract negotiations, grievance management, and disciplinary actions.
Advise campus administrators on employee relations, performance issues, and complaints.
Oversee the annual performance evaluation process and support staff development.
Design and implement training programs to promote conflict resolution, contract compliance, and a diverse work environment.
Maintain documentation on employee relations issues and track progress in HR systems.

The successful candidate will need to:

have a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, or a related field, and
have 4+ years of increasingly responsible experience in employee relations or labor relations, ideally in a higher education setting, or an equivalent combination of training and experience
be adaptable and flexible
be a creative and dynamic leader and a problem solver
thrive in a very fast pace and changing environment
exhibit exceptional customer service, collaboration, communication, project management, conflict resolution and organizational skills
be able to exercise tact and diplomacy in dealing with difficult and sensitive people, issues, and situations
build a high-performance culture that emphasizes quality, productivity, standards and goal attainment.
Have knowledge of labor laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to human resources administration, labor contract provisions, grievance management, bargaining agreements

Do you thrive in a fast paced, high energy work environment? If this describes you, we encourage you to apply for the opportunity to join the innovative and talented LBCC team!

Did you know that LBCC recognizes the benefits of flexible work options? The newly hired Human Resources Manager may have the opportunity to work remotely 1 day per week!

AT-A-GLANCE POSITION INFORMATION

Type of position: Full time / Exempt / Non-Represented
Position Status: Permanent
Location: Liberal Art Campus, but will support both campuses
Salary: Management Range 9, $107,922 - $147,044.00 Annually
*Eligibility list: Will be valid for 6 months once approved or ratified by the Personnel Commission. We reserve the right to use the established eligibility list for vacancies (permanent and temporary) in this classification as well as related classifications
Advanced salary placement: Generally, new employees start at the first step on the salary schedule. Advanced salary placement may be considered on a case-by-case basis; however, please note that requests are typically capped at Step 3.
Benefits: The District provides an excellent and comprehensive benefits package. Please refer to the Benefits tab for more details.

For further information on the position or application process, please contact (562) 938-4791.

ABOUT LONG BEACH CITY COLLEGE:

Long Beach City College is committed to providing equitable student learning and achievement, by delivering high quality educational programs and support services to our diverse communities. Long Beach City College currently has the privilege of serving approximately 34,798 students, the majority of whom are students of color. Long Beach City College is a Hispanic serving institution, and of our student population 59% are Hispanic/Latinx, 14% are White, 12% are Black/African American, 10% are Asian & Filipino, 5% are multi-ethnic, and 1% are Pacific Islanders. An ideal candidate will demonstrate cultural competency in serving the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender identity, sexual orientation, racial, and cultural backgrounds of community college student populations, including students with differing abilities. For more information on our college demographics please click here: https://www.lbcc.edu/pod/college-facts.

Long Beach City College is committed to empowering our students to become active, ethical participants in their learning, as well as in the democratic structures that give them voice and agency in shaping their society and world. In an environment that is caring, supportive, and inclusive, LBCC promotes equitable learning and educational achievement by delivering innovative, high-quality degree programs, certificate programs, holistic support services, and leading-edge workforce preparation for our diverse communities.

Please check out the LBCC mission and values and other strategic initiatives below to learn more.

Duties

GENERAL PURPOSE

Under general direction of an assigned administrator, manages the employee and labor relations function of the District including, but not limited to, negotiation of collective bargaining agreements, contract administration and interpretation, and guidance/coordination of related management activities, discipline and corrective action, employee job performance or behavior concerns, employee complaints and grievances. This position supervises, trains, and provides guidance to human resources staff and serves as a key contributor to development and maintenance of comprehensive human resources policies and strategies and performs related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICSThe Manager, Employee and Labor Relations directly handles the most complex, sensitive, and high-profile cases while developing and implementing policies, programs, and practices that promote effective employee and labor relations and ensure regulatory compliance. The position is responsible for providing critical guidance and support to campus administrators on employee relations matters including discipline and corrective action, employee job performance or behavior concerns, employee complaints and grievances, and strategic management of employee. The position leads and manages the annual and probationary performance evaluation process and serves as a key contributor to the development and maintenance of comprehensive human resources policies and strategies.

For the full position description, please click here Manager, Employee and Labor Relations.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in human resources, business or public administration, or a related field, and four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in human resources employee/employer relations, and conducting investigations; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience in employee relations/labor relations in a higher education institution is preferred.

Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:
May require a valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District's vehicle insurance policy.

Meeting the minimum requirements of the position does not guarantee advancement in the selection process. Candidate qualifications will be assessed to determine those who meet and exceed requirements, and are deemed most competitive amongst the applicant pool to proceed.

Additional Information

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:
To be considered a candidate for this position, all materials required should be received by the Long Beach City College Office of Human Resources by the closing date. Incomplete or late applications will be disqualified from further consideration. Qualified candidates will be notified in writing if they are moving forward in the selection process.

Application Process:

Submit a completed online application through NEOGOV that reflects how and why you are a highly qualified applicant. All portions of the application must be entirely filled out to be considered for this position. A limited number of candidates who best meet the needs of the District will be invited to continue in the examination process. It is important that your responses are clear and concise. Responses that are incomplete or unclear will not receive credit. The Work Experience you list on the application must also include all recent and relevant experience (including volunteer or unpaid work if the duties/responsibilities directly related to the job you are seeking) in order for your application and supplemental application to be considered. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list* in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations.
If the position requires a college degree, transcripts or copy of a diploma, the required document must be attached at the time of application. Unofficial transcripts are accepted during this phase. Proof of education for degrees or units outside the United States must include proof of educational equivalency. For experience and/or education substitutions, please make sure to attach a statement clearly outlining how your additional experience and/or education covers the minimum requirements and qualifies you to be considered for this position.
If you participate in and fail any examination segment, you must wait a period of 90 days (~3 months) to test again for the same classification.

Selection Process:

The following examination segments are pass/fail and may be utilized during the selection process:

screening of the applicant's training, background, and experience
scored evaluation of responses on a supplemental application/ subject matter expert (SME) review. *** Please answer each question thoroughly as they will be read and scored by SMEs***
in-person or online:
1. written examination(s)
2. qualifications appraisal oral examination
3. performance examination
4. technical oral examination
  (the above will be scored on a job-related basis)

**Please note that this schedule is tentative and subject to change**

Supplemental application/ subject matter expert (SME) review: March 26 - April 8, 2025
Qualification appraisal interview (may be via Zoom or in-person): April 18-21, 2025
Final interview (in-person only): Week of April 28, 2025
Tentative hire date: As soon as possible or by May 20, 2025

Test parts are determined by the size and competitiveness of the candidate pool. A limited number of candidates who best meet the needs of the District will be invited to continue in the examination process. It is important that your responses are clear and concise. Responses that are incomplete or unclear will not receive credit. The Work Experience you list on the application must also include all recent and relevant experience (including volunteer or unpaid work if the duties/responsibilities directly related to the job you are seeking) in order for your application and supplemental application to be considered. Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list* in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations.

*** PLEASE NOTE: The District reserves the right to utilize a flexible pass point (cut-off score) on any test part to meet the staffing needs as determined by the District. Applicants that most closely meet the needs of the District will proceed with the recruitment process. ***

DISABILITY ACCOMMODATIONS

Individuals who require reasonable accommodations in the Application or Examination Process in accordance with ADA should notify the Human Resources Office at least 5 (five) days prior to the closing date, by calling (562) 938-4372 or emailing careers@lbcc.edu.

THE LONG BEACH COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The Long Beach Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and equity-minded hiring practices. It is the District's policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunities and are not subject to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identification, language, accent, citizenship status, race, color, ancestry, national origin, age (40 and over), sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, parental status, marital status, military or veteran status, physical or mental disability or medical condition, genetic information, or on the basis of these perceived characteristics.

Transfer Requests for current LBCC Employees:

District employees may request to transfer by completing the Transfer Request Form (Download PDF reader)(Download PDF reader)

Ancestral Land Acknowledgement
Long Beach City College acknowledges our presence on the traditional ancestral land of the Gabrielino/Tongva peoples. This land remains unceded territory. We acknowledge the painful history of genocide and forced removal from this territory. Long Beach City College honors and respects the Gabrielino/Tongva ancestors and their connection to this land.

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