Chief Human Resources Officer

Los-Angeles-County-Office-of-Educatio; Downey (CA); On-site; USD 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance plans

Dental insurance plans

Vision insurance plans

Life insurance plans

PERS Defined Benefit Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Los Angeles County Office of Education seeks a strategic Chief Human Resources Officer to lead talent acquisition, employee and labor relations, salary administration, and benefits for a large, complex educational system. The CHRO will negotiate with unions and guide certificated and classified personnel functions in partnership with the Personnel Commission.

The ideal candidate brings senior management experience in public-sector HR, strong knowledge of California merit principles, and a track

Qualifications

• Master's degree in human resources, employee relations, or closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Foreign degrees require translation/equivalency per credentials commission.

Responsibilities

• Lead talent acquisition, employee and labor relations, and classification, compensation and benefits.
• Serve as LACOE's chief negotiator and strategic HR leader.
• Provide executive leadership for certificated and assigned classified personnel functions.
• Partner with the Personnel Commission while respecting its statutory authority.
• Drive HR operations in a large, complex, unionized organization.

Skills

Public sector HR

Labor relations

Talent acquisition

Organizational development

Strategic leadership

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

Communication

Change management

Resource allocation

Education

Master's degree in HR / related field

Tools

HRIS / HR analytics tools

Job description

An equal opportunity employer fostering a workforce that embraces and reflects the rich diversity of Los Angeles County

Chief Human Resources Officer

$20,100 to $24,900 Monthly

Benefits

• Insurance: Your choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
• Retirement: PERS Defined Benefit Plan
• Paid Time Off: 24 vacation, 15 holidays, and 12 illness days.

Online applications must be submitted by: 09/28/2926 5:00 P.M. (Pacific)

The Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) is seeking an accomplished and strategic human resources leader to serve as Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). As a member of the Superintendent’s Cabinet, the CHRO will lead talent acquisition, employee and labor relations, and classification, compensation, and benefits; provide executive leadership for certificated and assigned classified personnel functions; serve as LACOE’s chief negotiator; and partner with the Personnel Commission while respecting its independent statutory authority. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative and innovative executive with extensive experience leading comprehensive human resources operations in a large, complex, and unionized organization.

The Well Qualified Candidate Will Possess the Following

Knowledge

• California public-sector human resources, labor and employment law, collective bargaining, contract administration, grievances, investigations, and progressive discipline.
• Talent acquisition, recruitment and selection, workforce planning, retention, succession planning, and organizational development in complex educational or public-sector organizations.
• Classification systems, compensation philosophy and salary structures, market analysis, internal equity, pay practices, and employee benefits.
• California Merit System principles, Personnel Commission authority, Merit Rules, and the respective roles of the employing authority and Personnel Commission.
• Certificated and classified personnel practices, credentialing requirements, Education Code, and applicable federal and state regulations.
• HR information systems, workforce analytics, records management, process improvement, budgeting, and fiscal stewardship.

Competencies

• Critical Thinking – Analytically and logically evaluating information, propositions, and claims
• Decision Making – Choosing optimal courses of action in a timely manner
• Legal & Regulatory Navigation – Understanding, interpreting, and ensuring compliance with laws and regulations
• Professional & Technical Expertise – Applying technical subject matter to the job
• Oral Communication – Engaging effectively in dialogue
• Writing – Communicating effectively in writing
• Customer Focus – Attending to the needs and expectation of customers
• Influencing – Affecting and changing other’s position and opinions
• Involving Others – Engaging others for input, contribution, and shared responsibility for outcomes
• Relationship Building – Establishing rapport and maintaining mutually productive relationships
• Leadership – Guiding and encouraging others to accomplish a common goal
• Allocating Resources – Prioritizing the use of fiscal and material resources to maximize organizational effectiveness
• Managing Change – Addressing key factors that influence successful organizational change
• Organizational Design & Structure – Establishing organizational structure and clarifying roles and responsibilities
• Political & Organizational Savvy – Working skillfully with politics, procedures, and protocols across organizational levels and boundaries
• Project Management – Planning and tracking projects to ensure they are on-time, on-budget, and achieve their objectives
• Strategic Perspective – Evaluating immediate actions in context of achieving long range objectives
• Cultural Proficiency – Modeling communications and interactions that respect and include all individuals and their languages, abilities, religions and cultures

Required Education and Experience

Education: Classified Applicants: Master's degree in human resources, employee relations, human resources policy, industrial/labor relations, business administration, public administration, law, or other fields closely related to the job requirements of this classification from an institution of higher learning recognized by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation. Foreign degrees and credit units require translation and equivalency established by an agency recognized by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

Education: Certificated Applicants: Master's degree in human resources, employee relations, human resources policy, industrial/labor relations, educational administration, business administration, public administration, law, or other fields closely related to the job requirements of this classification from an institution of higher learning recognized by the Council of Higher Education Accreditation. Foreign degrees and credit units require translation and equivalency established by an agency recognized by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing. California Administrative Credential or a comparative administrative credential issued by another state is required for certificated applicants.

Experience: Classified Applicants: Five years of professional human resources experience in a large, complex educational, governmental, nonprofit, or public-sector organization, including three years in senior management or executive leadership. Experience must include leading labor relations, collective bargaining, compensation, employee relations, and comprehensive human resources operations.

Experience: Certificated Applicants: Five years of educational leadership experience in a large, complex educational agency, including three years in senior management or executive leadership. Experience must include leading labor relations, collective bargaining, compensation, employee relations, and comprehensive human resources operations.

Additional Requirements: The Chief Human Resources Officer is a senior management position exempt from certain provisions of the Merit System (Education Code 45100.5). Juris Doctor, doctorate, or other advanced professional degree related to human resources, labor relations, organizational leadership, or public administration is preferred. Senior-level HR certification such as SHRM-SCP, SPHR, IPMA-SCP, or comparable credentials are desirable. Experience leading recruitment, classification, and/or benefits strategies for multiple employee groups working in a county office of education, school district, public agency, or other complex unionized environment, including work within or in partnership with a Merit System, civil service commission, or Personnel Commission is highly desirable. A valid California driver's license and the availability of private transportation or the ability to obtain transportation between job sites are required.

Selection Process

Candidates who meet the minimum requirements above will be invited to participate in an examination that may consist of paper screening and two rounds of interviews

Contact

For information about the examination process you may send an e-mail to Shirley Chang at [e-mail]

For general inquiries please call 562.803.8360 (Mon- Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm)

Additional Information

Minimum qualifications must be met by the close of filing date. Some positions that involve public contact may require bilingual proficiency for which selective certification may apply (Education Code 45277.5). In addition, the eligibility list resulting from this examination may be used to fill vacancies in related job classifications for which no eligibility list exists (Education Code 45272). Veterans' Credit may be awarded for entry jobs.

Reasonable accommodations in completing an application, testing, and employment are available to individuals with disabilities. If you would like to request an accommodation, please call 562.803.8360 as early as possible.

This examination is authorized as Open to the Public.

Recruitment ID: 26-LACXXX

This announcement does not constitute an implied contract. Any part of this announcement is subject to change.