Senior Human Resources Analyst - Employee & Labor Relations (Fixed-Term)

ABOUT US

At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin.” Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture here. Read on to find out more about this opportunity.
The Human Resources Department comprises approximately 40 positions and provides centralized services to the County’s 22 Departments. The divisions/units within Human Resources include recruitment, classification and compensation, employee and Labor Relations, disability management, employee health and welfare benefits, equal employment, employee learning and organizational development, volunteer and interns, and departmental administration.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Senior Employee and Labor Relations Analyst functions as a specialist, providing complex advice and services to departments across the organization. This position is in the Employee and Labor Relations Division of Human Resources. The position works closely with department managers and supervisors in the interpretation and application of personnel policies and regulations, advising on Human Resources procedures and practices, and performs a variety of analytical studies and projects.
The position independently handles aspects of employee and Labor Relations services within a designated set of departments and bargaining units. It conducts and/or provides support to meet and confer processes and successor bargaining, responds to union requests for information, advises departments regarding subjects of bargaining and strategies to support effective Labor Relations, and researches and evaluates claims, grievances, and complaints. The position also provides advice and assistance on employee performance management, progressive discipline, employee rights and due process associated with disciplinary and adverse actions, and employee leaves such as the interactive process and reasonable accommodation. It provides consultation and recommendations to staff and managers in the interpretation of policies and procedures and conducts training/educational sessions to staff and managers.
There is currently one fixed-term vacancy (see additional information below); however, the eligible list from this recruitment may be used to fill other future vacancies. Candidates interested in this position, or future similar vacancies are strongly encouraged to apply.

ABOUT YOU

Our Highly Qualified Candidate: The ideal candidate is an experienced Human Resources professional with strong knowledge of employment best practices and employment laws, and has worked in large and varied organization(s). The primary work will be split between employee and Labor Relations duties. The ideal candidate will possess strong working knowledge of employee performance management and Labor Relations. They will have strong analytical, research, and project management skills and demonstrate a solution-oriented and exceptional customer service orientation. They will have effective communication and interpersonal skills and possess the ability to work collaboratively with others at all levels of the organization, including high-level managers, employee representatives and external partners. The ideal candidate possesses an ability to exercise responsibility, initiative, ingenuity, and independent analysis and judgment. Experience in a public sector environment is highly desired.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Considerable Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of Human Resources administration, particularly related to the area of assignment.
• Applicable laws, codes, regulations and ordinances.
• Computer applications related to the work, including spreadsheet applications and database applications.
• Research methodology, data collection and basic statistical analysis techniques.
• Practices of conducting research and preparing effective reports, procedures, correspondence and other written materials.
• Business writing and editing.

• Perform professional-level, public agency Human Resources work independently and creatively.
• Interpret, apply and explain complex federal, state and local laws, ordinances, policies and procedures, and bargaining unit agreements.
• Collect, analyze, interpret and evaluate a variety of complex data.
• Prepare clear and concise reports and recommendations, policies, procedures, correspondence and other work products related to the assignment.
• Communicate effectively, including making presentations of findings, recommendations and policies before public officials, other officials, employees, employee representatives and community groups, in order to gain concurrence and cooperation through discussion and consensus building.
• Recognize and resolve problems of a sensitive or political nature, analyzing situations, selecting alternatives, recognizing consequences of proposed action, negotiating mutually satisfactory solutions to problems and implementing recommendations.
• Plan and direct the work of professional, technical or support staff on a project or day-to-day basis.
• Use initiative and sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships of those interacted with in the course of the work, including County officials and managers, employee representatives, representatives of other governmental agencies, employees, and the public.

ABOUT THE PROCESS

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
This is a five-year fixed-term position. This position is budgeted for a five-year period and by definition expires at the end of this timeframe. However, there may be opportunities for the hired individual during this time-period to move to a regular, ongoing position as other vacancies or promotional opportunities occur, or the position may be funded and convert to an ongoing position. Fixed-term employment ends when the position’s funding finishes and employees in these positions are exempted from the County’s policies regarding lay-off order and reduction-in-force rights. The official class title for this position is Senior Human Resources Analyst.
Telework. The Human Resources Department supports telework. The current standard is two-days a week in the office; however, that could be subject to change, and employees are expected to be professional and flex their telework schedule based on operational needs. During heavy periods of bargaining, this position will need to be in office more frequently.
Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.
Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: The County of Marin is committed to diversity and invites all qualified people to apply, including persons of color, women, and individuals with disabilities. Upon request, reasonable accommodation may be made for persons with disabilities and for religious reasons, where necessary. If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at ext. 2095. If you have questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Diane Ooms, Principal Human Resources Analyst, at ext. 3045.
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