Chief of Labor Relations Officer

Details Posted: 18-May-26 Location: Stockton, California Type: Full Time Salary: $167,790 - $214,147 Categories: Other - Human Resources Salary Details: $3,302 Master Stipend, $6,604 Doctorate stipend. Zero employee contribution through Kaiser for employee and family. Required Education: Masters Internal Number: 759 The Chief Labor Relations Officer eceives general direction from the Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources or designee. Exercises direct supervision over assigned personnelThe Chief Labor Relations Officer plans, directs, and oversees the District's comprehensive Labor Relations program and serves as the senior administrator responsible for labor strategy, collective bargaining, contract administration, grievance oversight, labor-management collaboration, and related employment matters. This position provides executive-level leadership for the Labor Relations Department and supervises labor relations staff in support of the District's operational and educational goals. The Chief Labor Relations Officer develops and communicates districtwide labor relations strategy, advises executive leadership on complex and sensitive labor matters, oversees negotiations and contract administration for all bargaining units, and directly leads or participates in negotiations and other labor relations activities as assigned. This position ensures alignment, consistency, and compliance with applicable laws, Board Policies, Administrative Regulations, and collective bargaining agreements. Knowledge of: Principles, practices, and strategies of public sector collective bargaining, labor relations administration, and contract negotiations. Federal and state laws, codes, regulations, and legal principles governing employeremployee relations, including EERA, MMBA, wage and hour principles, equal employment opportunity requirements, and public-school employment practices. Grievance, arbitration, mediation, investigation, and dispute resolution processes. Contract interpretation and administration. Labor costing, compensation analysis, and the operational impact of bargaining proposals. Board Policies, Administrative Regulations, and procedures related to personnel administration and labor relations. Research methods, data analysis, report preparation, and presentation techniques. Interpersonal skills using tact, discretion, professionalism, and sound judgment. Operation of computer equipment and software applications used in labor relations and personnel administration. Full job description available on edjoin.org/Stocktonusd Apply Here Lead and manage a comprehensive District labor relations program serving multiple bargaining units. Represent the District effectively in negotiations, labor-management meetings, grievance proceedings, and other labor relations matters. Develop, present, and implement labor relations strategies and recommendations. Interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements accurately and consistently. Analyze complex labor relations issues and adopt effective, practical, and legally sound courses of action. Build and maintain effective working relationships with executive leadership, administrators, union representatives, employees, legal counsel, and other stakeholders. Communicate effectively orally and in writing with varied audiences. Meet schedules and timelines and manage multiple high priority matters simultaneously. Work independently with a high degree of initiative, judgment, and accountability Travel to District sites and other locations to attend meetings, conferences, hearings, and events, and to investigate working conditions and labor-related concerns. Maintain consistent, punctual, and regular attendance. Exercise discretion and maintain strict confidentiality in sensitive matters. Create a Job Match for Similar Jobs About Stockton Unified School District Stockton Unified School District ; Stockton, CA (San Joaquin County).Chief Labor Relations Office Deadline: 5/31/2026Salary: $167,790.00 - $214,147.00 ($3,302 Master Stipend, $6,604 Doctorate Stipend) Contact: Sherry Simons ... ... ext. 2123 Apply online: edjoin.org/StocktonUSD Connections working at Stockton Unified School District More Jobs from This Employer Return to Search Results