Labor Relations Manager

Job Posting:

Employee and Labor Relations Program Manager

Public Employees Retirement System

JC-532289 -

JC-532289 - Employee and Labor Relations Program Manager LABOR RELATIONS MANAGER I

$8,715.00 - $9,899.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 9/26/2026

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your Cal Career Account) By Mail Drop-off

Anticipated Interview Dates: We anticipate holding in-person interviews beginning the week of October 12, 2026. We look forward to meeting with you!

Are you a seasoned labor relations professional ready to make a meaningful impact at one of California’s most dynamic public organizations? CalPERS is seeking a strategic, collaborative, and highly skilled leader to guide complex labor relations work that directly supports our mission and our workforce.

In this role, you will serve as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and a key representative in grievance resolution and labor-management strategy. You’ll bring deep expertise in collective bargaining, contract administration, and employee relations, along with the judgment and political acumen needed to navigate sensitive and complex issues with confidence and professionalism.

Telework Information: This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with up to two days of remote work and three days or more onsite, per week.

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship. CalPERS does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes.

Effective July 1, 2025, The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee shall receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours PLP 2025 leave credits, monthly. The salary range(s) included in the job advertisement do not reflect the 3 percent reduction in pay.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

• LABOR RELATIONS MANAGER I

LABOR RELATIONS MANAGER I $8,715.00 - $9,899.00 New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

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Hybrid

Permanent, Full Time

The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) is the nation’s largest public pension fund, providing retirement and health benefits to public employees, retirees, and their families. Headquartered in downtown Sacramento, we are a destination employer with an international reputation for leadership and innovation. At CalPERS, we’re committed to people – the people we serve, our team members, and the larger community around us.

CalPERS is situated near the Napa Valley, San Francisco, Lake Tahoe, and other desirable destinations, and we offer competitive benefit packages, compensation, and opportunities for advancement.

We offer competitive benefit packages, compensation, and opportunities for advancement.

To find out more about our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion efforts, visit our website!

Minimum Qualifications:

All experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) listed on the Classification Specification should be included in your application package to clearly demonstrate how you meet the MQs for this position. If you are using education to meet MQs, please include your transcripts with your application package. If you have a degree from outside of the United States, you…