Public Sector HR Advisor: Employment Practices & Training

PRISM; Folsom (CA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

PRISM is a joint powers authority providing risk management services to public entities across California. The Employment Practices HR Advisor will deliver member-facing HR guidance, covering ADA/FEHA processes, leave programs, recruitment, and performance management, under the Deputy General Counsel.

The role supports development of HR resources and training, partnering with EPL attorneys and external consultants to scale member services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in HR, Business, Public Administration, or related field; HR cert preferred.
• Minimum seven years of HR experience with progressive responsibility including supervision.
• Public sector experience required, with experience working with represented employee groups.
• Knowledge of California employment law, leave administration, and wage/hour compliance.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into clear guidance and training materials.

Responsibilities

• Provide member-facing HR guidance and technical assistance to PRISM member agencies.
• Support ADA/FEHA interactive process and reasonable accommodations guidance.
• Lead leave administration guidance (FMLA/CFRA/PDL) for members.
• Advise on recruitment, job descriptions, merit-based selection, and interviewing practices.
• Coach on performance management, documentation, and progressive discipline.
• Develop and maintain member-facing HR resources, tools, and training curricula.

Skills

HR advisory

Employee relations

ADA/FEHA experience

Leave administration

Policy guidance

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Public Admin

HR certification (SPHR/SHRM-CP) preferred

Tools

HRIS systems

MS Office

Policy templates

Job description

PRISM is a joint powers authority providing risk management services to public entities across California. The Employment Practices HR Advisor will deliver member-facing HR guidance, covering ADA/FEHA processes, leave programs, recruitment, and performance management, under the Deputy General Counsel.

The role supports development of HR resources and training, partnering with EPL attorneys and external consultants to scale member services.