Mid Level Employee Relations Specialist Jobs
Mid level employee relations specialist jobs go to professionals ready to own investigations end to end, advise managers independently, and shape policy with minimal oversight. Roles run across Manufacturing, Technology & Software, and Education, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, and employers like TikTok USDS Joint Venture, City and County of San Francisco, and Pella hiring at this level now.
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Company Description
Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below.
Application Opening: Friday, September 25, 2026
Application Deadline: 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 ID: TEX-1244-EXEMPT; RTF0168091-01155819
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).
Job Description
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 whistleblower 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 official proceedings to address important matters.
- Meets with employees and conducts intake interviews regarding potential EEO complaints; writes interview summaries and reports of complaints to the City’s EEO Division.
- Responds to U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) discrimination complaints by conducting investigations and writing position statements.
- Facilitates the reasonable accommodation process per the Americans with Disabilities Act, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, and the City’s reasonable accommodation process.
- Prepares presentations and represents the Department during board and commission meetings.
- Conducts training on a variety of employee and labor relations matters.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Experience: Three (3) years of verifiable professional human resources experience, similar to 1241 Human Resources Analyst, in one or more of the following areas of activity: recruitment and selection; classification and compensation; employee and/or labor relations; benefits administration; human resources operations; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and personnel training.
Substitutions:
Education: Additional qualifying work experience as a professional human resources analyst may be substituted for up to two years of the required education on a year-for-year basis (30 semester/45 quarter units equals one year).
Experience:
- Completion of a 12-month human resources trainee program equivalent to the City and County of San Francisco’s 1249 Human Resources Training Program may substitute for one (1) year of required professional experience.
- Possession of a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or Master’s degree in Personnel Administration, Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or Clinical/School/Industrial-Organizational Psychology may substitute for one (1) year of the required professional experience.
What else should I know?
Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Please review our articles on Employment Application and Minimum Qualifications and Verification of Experience and/or Education for considerations taken when reviewing applications.
Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. More information can be found at: https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#verification
All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.
Note: Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.
Selection Procedures:
After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process. The selection process will include an evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements. Depending on the number of applicants, the department may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to comparatively evaluate the qualifications of candidates. If this becomes necessary, only those applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the department will move forward in the recruitment process. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through all of the steps in the selection procedure. Please Include all relevant experience and education in your job application. A resume or answers to supplemental questions do not substitute for the information required in this section.
Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:
- Information About the Hiring Process
- Conviction History
- Employee Benefits Overview
- Equal Employment Opportunity
- Disaster Service Worker
- ADA Accommodation
- Right to Work
- Copies of Application Documents
- Diversity Statement
Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At the City and County of San Francisco, we share a commitment to a diverse, inclusive and equitable community. Each member of our organization is responsible and accountable for what they say and do to make San Francisco an inclusive and equitable place to live and work by employing fair and just practices to and for all.
Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records.
Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst, Tara Stevens at tara.stevens@sfdpw.org.
The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
Company Description
Specific information regarding this recruitment process is listed below.
Application Opening: Friday, September 25, 2026
Application Deadline: 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 ID: TEX-1244-EXEMPT; RTF0168091-01155819
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).
Job Description
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 whistleblower 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 official proceedings to address important matters.
- Meets with employees and conducts intake interviews regarding potential EEO complaints; writes interview summaries and reports of complaints to the City’s EEO Division.
- Responds to U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) discrimination complaints by conducting investigations and writing position statements.
- Facilitates the reasonable accommodation process per the Americans with Disabilities Act, the California Fair Employment and Housing Act, and the City’s reasonable accommodation process.
- Prepares presentations and represents the Department during board and commission meetings.
- Conducts training on a variety of employee and labor relations matters.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
Experience: Three (3) years of verifiable professional human resources experience, similar to 1241 Human Resources Analyst, in one or more of the following areas of activity: recruitment and selection; classification and compensation; employee and/or labor relations; benefits administration; human resources operations; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and personnel training.
Substitutions:
Education: Additional qualifying work experience as a professional human resources analyst may be substituted for up to two years of the required education on a year-for-year basis (30 semester/45 quarter units equals one year).
Experience:
- Completion of a 12-month human resources trainee program equivalent to the City and County of San Francisco’s 1249 Human Resources Training Program may substitute for one (1) year of required professional experience.
- Possession of a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or Master’s degree in Personnel Administration, Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or Clinical/School/Industrial-Organizational Psychology may substitute for one (1) year of the required professional experience.
What else should I know?
Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Please review our articles on Employment Application and Minimum Qualifications and Verification of Experience and/or Education for considerations taken when reviewing applications.
Verification: Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. More information can be found at: https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#verification
All work experience, education, training and other information substantiating how you meet the minimum qualifications must be included on your application by the filing deadline. Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.
Note: Falsifying one's education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.
Selection Procedures:
After application submission, candidates deemed qualified must complete all subsequent steps to advance in this selection process. The selection process will include an evaluation of applications in relation to minimum requirements. Depending on the number of applicants, the department may establish and implement additional screening mechanisms to comparatively evaluate the qualifications of candidates. If this becomes necessary, only those applicants whose qualifications most closely meet the needs of the department will move forward in the recruitment process. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through all of the steps in the selection procedure. Please Include all relevant experience and education in your job application. A resume or answers to supplemental questions do not substitute for the information required in this section.
Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco:
- Information About the Hiring Process
- Conviction History
- Employee Benefits Overview
- Equal Employment Opportunity
- Disaster Service Worker
- ADA Accommodation
- Right to Work
- Copies of Application Documents
- Diversity Statement
Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At the City and County of San Francisco, we share a commitment to a diverse, inclusive and equitable community. Each member of our organization is responsible and accountable for what they say and do to make San Francisco an inclusive and equitable place to live and work by employing fair and just practices to and for all.
Applicants will receive a confirmation email that their online application has been received in response to every announcement for which they file. Applicants should retain this confirmation email for their records.
Failure to receive this email means that the online application was not submitted or received.
If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the analyst, Tara Stevens at tara.stevens@sfdpw.org.
The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.
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Mid Level Employee Relations Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level employee relations specialist job?
Position your experience around ownership, not just participation. Highlight cases you led from intake through resolution, policies you helped revise, and managers you coached directly. Tailor your resume to show independent judgment, not just task completion. Mid level hiring managers want to see that you handled complex or sensitive situations with limited supervision and delivered measurable outcomes for the organization.
Which companies hire mid level employee relations specialists?
Companies hiring mid level employee relations specialists right now include TikTok USDS Joint Venture, City and County of San Francisco, and Pella, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Employers at this level tend to be large enough to have a dedicated employee relations function but active enough to need practitioners who can operate with real autonomy.
Are there remote mid level employee relations specialist jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by employer and role type. About 0% of mid level employee relations specialist openings are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with fully remote roles more common at organizations that have distributed workforces or centralized HR teams. Roles involving on-site investigations or high-touch manager coaching are more likely to require in-person presence.
How do I move up to a mid level employee relations specialist role?
Growth into mid level comes from deepening your handling of increasingly complex issues, such as multi-party investigations, performance management, and policy interpretation, while demonstrating you can advise without constant guidance. Building a record of resolved cases, quantifiable impact, and trusted relationships with managers signals readiness. Taking on projects beyond your assigned workload and seeking feedback from senior practitioners accelerates the progression.
Which industries hire the most mid level employee relations specialists?
Mid Level employee relations specialist roles concentrate in Manufacturing, Technology & Software, and Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. These sectors tend to have large, complex workforces with compliance obligations and high volumes of employee concerns, creating steady demand for experienced practitioners who can work independently.