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NEOGOV · 3 weeks ago

Senior Employee & Labor Relations Analyst (Sr. HR Analyst) (Fixed Term)

San Rafael, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$123K/yr - $149K/yr

2+ years exp

The County of Marin is committed to promoting health and well-being in the community, and they are seeking a Senior Employee & Labor Relations Analyst to provide specialized HR services. This role involves advising on HR policies, supporting labor relations processes, and conducting analytical studies to enhance departmental functions.

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Responsibilities

Providing complex advice and services to departments across the organization

Working closely with department managers and supervisors in the interpretation and application of personnel policies and regulations

Advising on human resources procedures and practices

Performing a variety of analytical studies and projects

Independently handling aspects of employee and labor relations services within a designated set of departments and bargaining units

Conducting and/or providing support to meet and confer processes and successor bargaining

Responding to union requests for information

Advising departments regarding subjects of bargaining and strategies to support effective labor relations

Researching and evaluating claims, grievances, and complaints

Providing 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

Providing consultation and recommendations to staff and managers in the interpretation of policies and procedures

Conducting training/educational sessions to staff and managers

Qualification

Employee relationsLabor relationsHuman resources administrationData analysisResearch methodologyBusiness writingProject managementCommunication skillsProblem-solving

Required

At least two years of professional/journey level human resources work in a large and varied organization that involved advising managers and supervisors on a variety of complex human resources subjects

Interpretation and application of human resources laws and policies

Conducting analyses of human resources related data and information

Knowledge of principles and practices of human resources administration, particularly related to the area of assignment

Knowledge of applicable laws, codes, regulations and ordinances

Knowledge of computer applications related to the work, including spreadsheet and database applications

Knowledge of research methodology, data collection and basic statistical analysis techniques

Knowledge of practices of conducting research and preparing effective reports, procedures, correspondence and other written materials

Knowledge of business writing and editing

Ability to perform professional-level, public agency human resources work independently and creatively

Ability to interpret, apply and explain complex federal, state and local laws, ordinances, policies and procedures, and bargaining unit agreements

Ability to collect, analyze, interpret and evaluate a variety of complex data

Ability to prepare clear and concise reports and recommendations, policies, procedures, correspondence and other work products related to the assignment

Ability to communicate effectively, including making presentations of findings, recommendations and policies before public officials, other officials, employees, employee representatives and community groups

Ability to 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

Ability to plan and direct the work of professional, technical or support staff on a project or day-to-day basis

Ability to use initiative and sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those interacted with in the course of the work

Preferred

Experience working within a public sector environment is highly desirable

Significant college coursework or a Bachelor's degree in human resources, business, industrial relations, law, public administration, psychology, sociology, or a related field and/or experience in the public sector is desirable

Benefits

Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.

Health Plan: Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.

Retirement: Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.

IRS 457 Plan: Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical: The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.