Senior and Labor Relations Analyst – Human Resources –Public Works

Senior Employee and Labor Relations Analyst – Human Resources –Public Works (1244)

• Full-time
• Job Code and
  
  Title:
  
  1244-Senior Human Resources Analyst
• Fill Type:
  Temporary Exempt
• Compensation: USD 139,828 - USD 169,858 - yearly

Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below.

Application Opening: Friday, September 25, 2026
Final date to receive applications: Apply immediately. Application filing will be open at least through Thursday, October 1, 2026, and will close any time thereafter.
Compensation Range:$ 139,828 - $169,858 annually
Recruitment : TEX-1244-EXEMPT; RTF
Appointment Type: Temporary-Exempt (TEX) , Category 18. This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process and shall serve at the discretion of the Appointing Officer and shall not exceed 36 months.
San Francisco Public Works has a far-reaching portfolio with a $453 million annual operating budget, an active capital portfolio that exceeds $3 billion and a workforce of 1,700-plus employees. The department operates around the clock, touching every neighborhood in San Francisco. The staff designs and manages the construction of civic buildings and streets; cleans and greens the right of way; maintains civic buildings;

manages multi-million-dollar bond programs; trains people for jobs; keeps the right of way free of hazards; paves the roads; repairs bridges and public stairways; expands accessibility; and works at the forefront addressing some of San Francisco’s biggest challenges. With a mission to enhance the quality of life in San Francisco for residents, visitors and business owners, Public Works is committed to providing outstanding public service through an equity lens.

Please visit the “About Us” section of our website at https://www.sfpublicworks.org about to learn more about the department’s core values, Racial Equity Initiative, leadership team, history, budget and more.

Our Human Resources (HR) Division
is recruiting for the role of Senior Employee and Labor Relations Analyst (1244).

Under the general direction, a Senior Employee and Labor Relations Analyst (1244) performs advanced journey-level professional duties in areas of employee relations, discipline, labor relations, equal employment opportunity (EEO), reasonable accommodation, general personnel administration, special projects, and other duties as required.

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Please note that incumbents in this classification may be required to perform duties as listed in the class specification, which can be found on DHR’s website: 1244 Senior Human Resources Analyst .

Your duties as Senior Employee and Labor Relations Analyst (1244) may include, but are not limited to the following:

Independently meets with managers, supervisors, and employees, using sound judgment and professional expertise to develop recommendations and solutions.

Guides managers and supervisors to engage in employee and labor best practices by communicating the impact on morale, productivity, credibility, and legal liability.

Analyzes complex HR-related legal and memorandum of understanding requirements, City and departmental policies and civil service rules, and uses the information to address problems, business needs, and anticipate changes.

Write complex, analytical documents such as investigative reports, correspondence, and memorandums.

Conducts thorough, prompt investigations regarding misconduct and whistle blower complaints.

Responds to grievances and represents departments during expedited arbitrations; serves as a Skelly Officer during disciplinary hearings and writes Skelly decisions.

Participates as a member of bargaining team(s) during labor contract negotiations; meets with labor organizations, including attending…