Provide overall administrative and programmatic direction in the various human resources areas which include talent acquisition, compensation and classification, benefits and wellness, employee/employer relations, data/payroll services, and records management.
 
Recommend to the Human Resources Director proposed policies, procedures, changes in County personnel needs, and/or best human resources practices.
 
Assist in the development, implementation, monitoring, and revision of County-wide personnel policies, procedures, and rules.
 
Coordinate development and implementation of Department goals, services, and programs.
Initiate internal operating procedures, policies and controls.
 
Assist with employee/employer relations issues and provide direction and assistance as critical incidences arise.
 
Assist with the management of the various employee benefit programs including such areas as plan design, bid process, open enrollment, data collection, payroll implementation, employee and retiree servicing, and meet and confer.
 
Assist in the planning, development and implementation of automated systems to efficiently maintain, access and recall a variety of human resources and payroll related data.
 
May assist with the planning and implementation of training for management, supervisors and employees in areas such as leadership, discipline, performance evaluation, supervision, sexual harassment avoidance, violence in the workplace, and new employee orientation.
 
May coordinate internally, with HRD staff and the County Administrative Office, and other departments, on major projects such as classification and organization studies, salary surveys, disability accommodation studies, and the annual health plan review.
 
May assist with the oversight of the maintenance of the official County personnel files and insure their security in accord with applicable laws.
 
Provide direction and supervision for departmental staff including interviewing, hiring, assigning, monitoring and evaluating work, counseling and disciplining personnel.
 
Attend meetings, conferences, and public forums to inform others of HRD services, County personnel policies, and to receive technical and legal information critical to the County's human resources programs.
 
May represent the County and the Board on sensitive and critical matters with the public, employees, community groups and others.
 
Develop, assist in the preparation of, and/or review, agenda items and materials placed on the Board's Agenda for consideration.
 
Assist with preparation and monitoring of the Departmental budget. May oversee the budget of a major division(s) or functional area in HRD.
 
May act in the absence of the Human Resources Director.
 
Essential job duties may be assigned that are not listed above but are relative to this job classification. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:  Equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with major coursework in public, business, or human resource administration, or related field.
Equivalency for Education: Experience may be substituted for the degree on a year for year basis.
Experience:  Six (6) years' experience in responsible human resources administration or closely related field, including three years of experience in a supervisory capacity.

Knowledge of:Principles and practices of public human resources administration, organization, management and supervision; applicable background, current practices, and controlling Federal, State and local laws, rules, regulations and current case law regarding public personnel administration; budget preparation, fiscal management, and funding practices; County organization, departments, programs, and administration; Federal, State, and County legislative processes; County and departmental customer service objectives and strategies.

Skill/Ability to:Manage and direct the daily operations of a major division(s) within HRD; coordinate departmental services with County departments, public/private agencies; analyze complex administrative problems, develop viable and creative solutions and alternatives, and present/support the resultant recommendations; ,make timely and sound decisions after considering all available factors; provide leadership and viable counsel in a dynamic and changing environment; properly define human resources issues and make decisions in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and policies; identify and resolve disputes between a wide variety of individuals and groups; mentor, evaluate, counsel and motivate subordinate staff; prepare and present extensive oral and written reports on the departments services and activities to a wide variety of audiences; establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of individuals and groups including elected and appointed officials, peers, subordinates, employee organizations, and the general public; handle situations which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact and diplomacy.

License or Certificate: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license.

DESIRABLE EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

License and Certificate: Possession of certifications from coursework in leadership, management, human resources, HRIS, benefits, and/or related trainings such as IPMA-HR, CALPELRA, CSAC Institute, UC Irvine (Human Resources Management Course).

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

SALARY BAND: $110.000 0 $135.000 Annual*

Plus, Flexible Benefit Amount**

Deferred compensation plan with County match of $1.00 for every $4.00 employee contributes up to a maximum of $2,000 County dollars per fiscal year.

*May appoint within this salary range; appointment is At-Will.

**Flexible benefit covers most benefit costs; $1000 Annual Benefit Allowance if County Insurance Is waived

Conditions of Employment:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid California driver's license. 
• Candidates selected will be required to pass a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Additionally, a background investigation may also be conducted, which may include a re-investigation every 10 years for some positions. 
• An Employment Eligibility Verification using E-Verify may be required on the first day of employment for some positions. 
• Some job classes may also require a physical exam.

College Cost Reduction Access Act: This may be a qualifying position for student loan forgiveness through the College Cost Reduction and Access Act (CCRAA). Only student loan payments made after October 1, 2007 and in a qualified repayment plan are eligible. For more information you are encouraged to speak with your student loan service or visit: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service

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