Senior Executive Analyst, Employee and Labor Relations

Senior Executive Analyst

The City Manager's Office is currently seeking to fill one full-time Senior Executive Analyst (SEA) vacancy in the Office of Employee Relations (OER).

Salary range for this classification is: $117,433.68 - $179,397.40 annually. This salary range includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates' qualifications and experience.

The SEA position is distinguished from an Executive Analyst I/II position primarily by the scope and complexity of their assignments and the ability to independently perform their work. The incumbent will be responsible for labor relations functions including: surveying other employers regarding pay and benefits; participating in various aspects of labor negotiations, including attending labor negotiation sessions, drafting proposals/correspondence, and performing cost analysis of proposals of varying complexity; researching, interpreting, and analyzing labor contracts; processing and responding to grievances according to the terms of each labor contract; and, participating in labor-management committee meetings. The incumbent will also be responsible for the following employee relations functions: conducting investigations involving allegations of employee misconduct; writing investigative reports; assisting departments with the disciplinary process as needed; consulting with and advising supervisors on employee performance and misconduct issues; developing, revising, and interpreting employee-related policies; and, giving oral presentations to small and large groups of employees and supervisors on employee relations issues.

This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with a passion for labor and employee relations in the public sector. The ideal candidate is self-directed, organized, dependable, flexible, and detail-oriented, with the ability to conduct complex, sensitive, and visible assignments. In addition, they are skilled communicators in both written and verbal formats with an ability to maintain the successful, collaborative, and constructive working relationships necessary to succeed in the City Manager's Office of Employee Relations. The successful candidate demonstrates individual leadership through strategic planning and analysis, continuous improvement, and collaboration. Finally, the ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, looking to grow and excel, thrive in a team environment, and be invested in San Jose's future.