County Labor Relations Chief

Job Description

The Job

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View the job profile: https://www.alliancerc.com/wp-content/uploads/SB-County-Labor-Relations-Chief-Profile-Online-FINAL.pdf

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San Bernardino County is seeking an accomplished Labor Relations Chief to lead one of the most significant labor relations programs in California local government.

Reporting to the County Administrative Office, the Labor Relations Chief will serve as the County’s principal labor relations strategist and chief negotiator, leading year-round collective bargaining and advising executive leadership on labor strategy, employee relations, contract administration, and the financial and operational impacts of negotiated agreements.

San Bernardino County has approximately 27,000 authorized positions, with roughly 22,000 currently filled and approximately 18,000 employees represented by labor organizations. The Labor Relations team supports approximately 20 labor agreements, with multiple negotiations occurring throughout the year.

The ideal candidate will be an exceptionally skilled negotiator who combines technical expertise with sound judgment, integrity, political and organizational acumen, financial awareness, and a collaborative leadership style. The successful candidate will be calm and credible in high-stakes environments, an effective communicator, and comfortable working with elected officials, executives, department leaders, labor representatives, and employees throughout a large and complex organization.

A bachelor’s degree in a job-related field is required, along with significant professional-level labor relations or employee relations experience as outlined in the recruitment brochure. Candidates from both the public and private sectors will be considered.

The County also offers an excellent executive benefits package, including pension benefits, 401(k) and 457(b) plans with County contributions, administrative leave, health benefits, automobile allowance, and a 4% salary differential under the Modified Benefits Option.

HOW TO APPLY:

Please apply on-line by September 14, 2026 at www.allianceRC.com

For questions , inquiries or candidate recommendations , please contact Wesley Herman at wherman@alliancerc.com .

Main Office: (562) 901-0769

EEO/ADA

Exempt Unit-Group B

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits * for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County’s Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous