The City of San Diego · 2 hours ago
Human Resources Officer
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe City of San Diego is seeking an experienced Human Resources Officer to serve as a strategic partner in labor and employee relations. The role involves developing and administering HR initiatives and policies, providing guidance to management and employees, and facilitating labor negotiations and related processes.
ConstructionGovernmentIndustrial EngineeringPublic Safety
Responsibilities
Perform labor relations duties and provide assistance to City Departments and serve as the City’s liaisons to the six (6) REOs
Assist the negotiations table leads and serve as backup during successor MOU negotiations
Facilitate meet and confer processes over City or department proposals that have impacts on mandatory subjects of bargaining under the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act (MMBA) (e.g., changes to current City/department policies, implementation of applicable new legislations, a proposal to amend the MOU via a side letter agreement, etc.)
Facilitate Labor Management Committee meetings
Oversee the City’s contracting out protocols review and approval process
Review and prepare presentation materials for the Mayor, Council, and City Management for purposes of meetings and briefings (e.g., Council Meetings and Closed Sessions). May be required to present at City Council or Committee
Represent the City/HR at various City committees
Provide guidance, policy advice, and communication strategy to department management and employees regarding labor relations and employee relations issues
Facilitate critical employment-related training and provide ongoing mentoring and support to supervisors and department management staff
Assist with change management initiatives
Provide oversight of the periodic Total Compensation Surveys, annual Salary Ordinance process, and as-needed Requests for Proposals
Review and update departmental forms and documents consistent with negotiated terms of the MOUs
Support the City’s goal to maintain a good working relationship with the REOs
Review and provide support on progressive and property rights, level disciplinary actions and appeals
Lead, advise, and assist departments with complex fact-finding investigations and investigatory interviews
Provide guidance and support to department management and employees regarding the grievance process and resolution
Knowledgeable of leave provisions, such as FMLA/CFRA, Bereavement, and Parental Leave
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Business Management, or a closely related field
Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience in the public and/or private sector that demonstrates your proven ability to work in the field of Human Resources (i.e., employee relations and labor relations)
Experience working on labor relations and/or employee relations matters
Experience working with labor organizations, meeting and conferring processes, labor negotiations, and various labor-related issues
Working knowledge and experience in local, state, and federal employment and labor laws, including the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act (MMBA), MOUs, and City policies and regulations
Ability to work independently and make sound consequential judgments based on available information
Any combination of education and experience that demonstrates these qualifications may be qualifying
Preferred
A Master's degree in Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Industrial/Organizational Psychology, or a closely related field is highly desired
Specialized skills and training in human resources and labor relations, such as conducting labor negotiations and employee relations
Professional certifications related to human resources (i.e., CLRM, PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, IPMA, etc.)
Ability to transition to employee relations or labor relations function, as operationally needed
Benefits
Defined retirement plan, including pension reciprocity, dependent on an employee’s eligibility status (new hire, rehire, etc.).
A wide variety of cafeteria-style health and wellness plans or in-lieu cash waiver.
11 paid City holidays per calendar year and 1 floating holiday per fiscal year.
Approximately 176 hours of paid annual leave for an employee’s first 15 years of service, and approximately 216 hours for 16+ years of service.
Up to 24 hours of paid discretionary leave per fiscal year.
Up to 320 hours of paid Parental Leave per childbirth or placement of a child.
Up to 40 hours of paid Bereavement Leave per fiscal year.
Tuition reimbursement up to $2,000 per fiscal year, and complimentary LinkedIn Learning professional development opportunities.
Free transit pass (including MTS Trolley, MTS Bus, and all Rapid and Rapid Express bus services).
Access to premier City golf courses at a discounted rate.
Reduced-rate fitness center memberships.
City-paid life insurance.
Company
The City of San Diego
The City of San Diego offers meaningful opportunities for professionals ready to make a lasting impact.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Casey Smith
Deputy Chief Operating Officer
Eric K. Dargan
Chief Operating Officer
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