Human Resources Officer
Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District
Sacramento, CA
Full-time
Human Resources
Posted on May 5, 2021
SEEKING
The Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District is seeking a Human Resources Officer with a wide range of human resources experience and a proven track record of success. The Human Resources Officer oversees District Human Resources, including but not limited to recruitment, classification and compensation, payroll and benefits administration, employee and labor relations, organizational development and training, and workplace safety. The Human Resources Officer reports directly to the Administrative Services Division Program Manager and supervises the human resources staff.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will be a well-rounded human resources generalist with experience in benefits, classification and compensation, employee and labor relations, human resources information systems (HRIS), performance management, and recruitment and selection in an environment where employees are represented by a union or employee association. Public sector experience is desired but not required. The ability to effectively collaborate and interact with a variety of organizational stakeholders is a must. The Human Resources Officer will work collaboratively as part of the Administrative Services Management team.
The Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District is seeking a Human Resources Officer with a wide range of human resources experience and a proven track record of success. The Human Resources Officer oversees District Human Resources, including but not limited to recruitment, classification and compensation, payroll and benefits administration, employee and labor relations, organizational development and training, and workplace safety. The Human Resources Officer reports directly to the Administrative Services Division Program Manager and supervises the human resources staff.
IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate will be a well-rounded human resources generalist with experience in benefits, classification and compensation, employee and labor relations, human resources information systems (HRIS), performance management, and recruitment and selection in an environment where employees are represented by a union or employee association. Public sector experience is desired but not required. The ability to effectively collaborate and interact with a variety of organizational stakeholders is a must. The Human Resources Officer will work collaboratively as part of the Administrative Services Management team.
TYPICAL DUTIES
Performs a variety of professional-level work in the areas of recruitment and selection, benefits, employee relations, and training; supervises clerical staff; assists in the administration and management of the personnel programs; and performs other related duties as required.
The duties listed below are examples of the work typically performed by the employee of this class. Not all assigned duties may be listed.
1. Plans, organizes, supervises and conducts recruitment and selection activities; plans recruitment strategy; screens applications; arranges for and participates in interview panels; administers examinations; prepares and maintains eligibility lists; makes job offers and coordinates hiring process; manages contracts of temporary personnel services.
The duties listed below are examples of the work typically performed by the employee of this class. Not all assigned duties may be listed.
1. Plans, organizes, supervises and conducts recruitment and selection activities; plans recruitment strategy; screens applications; arranges for and participates in interview panels; administers examinations; prepares and maintains eligibility lists; makes job offers and coordinates hiring process; manages contracts of temporary personnel services.
2. Assists in the development, maintenance, and administration of personnel policies, practices and procedures; interprets and explains memoranda of understanding, salary ordinances and personnel rules and regulations to managers and employees.
3. Advises managers and supervisors on disciplinary matters; conducts harassment, discrimination and discipline investigations.
4. Provides on-site administration of employee benefits; provides information materials and enrolls employees; acts as liaison with benefit vendors; creates necessary forms and procedures; oversees processing of workers compensation claims.
5. Participates in meet and confer sessions; provides information and statistical analyses and assistance for employee negotiations; analyzes and prepares annual salary projections; prepares fiscal analysis of salary and benefit proposals.
6. Identifies and coordinates training programs and career development opportunities.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Completion of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, human resources, business administration, or related field and two years of personnel experience in three of the following areas: classification, compensation, employee relations, selection, benefits, or training or any combination of training and experience that provides the desired knowledge and abilities.
Knowledge of:
Basic principles, functions and practices of public personnel administration including organization staffing, classification, compensation and selection; basic job analysis methods and techniques; statistical and research methods.
Principles, functions and practices of public personnel administration; local, state and federal laws pertaining to employment law, worker's compensation, state unemployment insurance and labor relations; principles, methods and techniques of position classification, compensation, selection procedure development, interviewing and training; budget techniques and practices; salary administration; grievance procedures; supervision principles and practices.
Ability to:
Perform job analysis, position audits and other research; interpret and explain personnel procedures to employees at all levels and personnel of other organizations; prepare written and oral presentations; maintain the confidence and cooperation of District officials, employees, and the public; interpret and apply employee labor agreements and state and federal laws pertaining to employment; use a variety of computer office applications.
Education and Experience:
Completion of a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in public administration, human resources, business administration, or related field and two years of personnel experience in three of the following areas: classification, compensation, employee relations, selection, benefits, or training or any combination of training and experience that provides the desired knowledge and abilities.
Knowledge of:
Basic principles, functions and practices of public personnel administration including organization staffing, classification, compensation and selection; basic job analysis methods and techniques; statistical and research methods.
Principles, functions and practices of public personnel administration; local, state and federal laws pertaining to employment law, worker's compensation, state unemployment insurance and labor relations; principles, methods and techniques of position classification, compensation, selection procedure development, interviewing and training; budget techniques and practices; salary administration; grievance procedures; supervision principles and practices.
Ability to:
Perform job analysis, position audits and other research; interpret and explain personnel procedures to employees at all levels and personnel of other organizations; prepare written and oral presentations; maintain the confidence and cooperation of District officials, employees, and the public; interpret and apply employee labor agreements and state and federal laws pertaining to employment; use a variety of computer office applications.
WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Physical Demands:
This is essentially a desk job. Physical demands include occasional lifting up to 25 lbs., some bending, stooping, and squatting.
Working Conditions:
A generally clean work environment with limited exposure to conditions such as dust, fumes, odors, or noise. Computer monitor used on a daily basis. Travel throughout the District may be required.