Labor Relations Specialist

AlphaX • San Francisco, CA

11h

About The Position

AlphaGov is hiring a Labor Relations Specialist to support municipal HR and management teams in collective bargaining and employee relations. The role analyzes labor provisions, prepares decision materials, and helps leaders assess the operational and financial implications of bargaining options. AlphaGov delivers public-sector consulting to cities, counties, school systems, special districts, utilities, and related agencies, with work spanning 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.

Requirements

• 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 Haves

• Experience supporting municipal collective bargaining in California.
• Experience costing wage-and-benefit proposals and coordinating with HR, finance, and legal teams.

Responsibilities

• Review labor agreements, HR policies, and management priorities to organize 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 prepare 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 to keep labor-relations advice aligned with policy and applicable requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed