Senior Analyst-Employee and Labor Relations

County of Marin; San Rafael (CA); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Marin is seeking a Senior Analyst-Employee and Labor Relations to provide complex HR advisory services across departments and bargaining units. The role involves interpreting personnel policies, advising managers on HR procedures, and conducting analytical studies within the Employee and Labor Relations division of Human Resources.

The position requires handling aspects of employee and labor relations, supporting meet-and-confer processes, addressing union information requests, and

Qualifications

• Two+ years of professional HR experience advising managers and supervisors on complex HR topics.
• Experience interpreting and applying HR laws and policies, analyzing HR-related data.

Responsibilities

• Advise on human resources procedures and practices across departments.
• Perform analyses and projects within Employee and Labor Relations.
• Support meet-and-confer processes and respond to union information requests.
• Advise on bargaining subjects and strategies for effective labor relations.
• Research and evaluate claims, grievances and complaints.
• Provide guidance on employee performance management, discipline, leaves and accommodations.
• Offer training and educational sessions to staff and managers.

Skills

HR advisory

Labor relations

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR or related field

Job description

Senior Analyst-Employee and Labor Relations

Salary: $128,024 - $154,689 Annually

ABOUT US

At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people "I work for the County of Marin." Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture here. Read on to find out more about this opportunity.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

The Human Resources Department comprises approximately 40 positions and provides centralized services to the County's 22 Departments. The divisions/units within Human Resources include recruitment, classification and compensation, employee and labor relations, disability management, employee health and welfare benefits, equal employment, employee learning and organizational development, volunteer and interns, and departmental administration.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

The Employee and Labor Relations division is growing and there are currently several full-time vacancies.

The Senior Employee and Labor Relations Analyst functions as a specialist, providing complex advice and services to departments across the organization. This position is in the Employee and Labor Relations Division of Human Resources. The position works closely with department managers and supervisors in the interpretation and application of personnel policies and regulations, advising on human resources procedures and practices, and performs a variety of analytical studies and projects.

The position independently handles aspects of employee and labor relations services within a designated set of departments and bargaining units. It conducts and/or provides support to meet and confer processes and successor bargaining, responds to union requests for information, advises departments regarding subjects of bargaining and strategies to support effective labor relations, and researches and evaluates claims, grievances, and complaints. The position also provides 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. It provides consultation and recommendations to staff and managers in the interpretation of policies and procedures and conducts training/educational sessions to staff and managers.

The Employee and Labor Relations division is growing and there are currently several full-time vacancies.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Any combination of education, training, and experience that would provide the necessary knowledge and abilities listed. Qualifying experience includes 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, and conducting analyses of human resources related data and information. 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 public sector is desirable.

Depending on the position(s) to be filled, qualifying experience may be limited to experience directly related to the assignment as specified on the job announcement (Employee and Labor Relations).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Please note, the filing period for this recruitment is open and continuous. Please consider applying early as the recruitment could close at any time once a sufficient number of qualified applicants is received.

Location:

The Human Resources Department supports a hybrid-schedule. The current standard is three-days a week in the office; however, that could be subject to change, and employees are expected to flex their telework schedule based on operational needs. During heavy periods of bargaining, this position will need to be in office more frequently.

Testing and Eligible List:

Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.

Disaster Service Workers

All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.