To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and possess sufficient training, education, and increasingly responsible experience to demonstrate possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) or an equivalent with major work in public or business administration, human resources, labor relations or a closely related field and six (6) or more years of experience in labor relations in a public entity is required. At least two years of supervisory experience is required. Human Resources certification (SHRM-CP, PHR, etc.) is preferred. Attainment of experience in a large public agency is preferred. Graduate study in public administration, business administration, law, or a related field is desired.
Strong knowledge of principles and practices of employee supervision and performance management; principles, practices, laws, rules and regulations related to Human Resources; Federal, state, and local laws governing employment such as, Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Meyer-Millias Brown Act (MMBA).
Ability to compile, analyze, and interpret complex data; prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence; establish and maintain effective working relationships; understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements; objectively coach employees and management through complex, difficult, and emotional issues; establish and maintain effective working relationships with labor organizations, employees at all levels, legal counsel and other outside agencies, and the general public; communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing; utilize planning, organizational skills and problem solving in all aspects of position; take initiative, reason logically, be creative in developing and introducing new ideas in addressing challenges and opportunities; work effectively under stressful situations involving confrontation and conflict; select, supervise, train, motivate, assign, evaluate, counsel, and discipline staff; work collaboratively to identify problem areas and evaluate, recommend and implement alternate solutions to complex issues.
Strong skills in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and ability to learn other Human Resources or ERP systems and software; mediation, negotiation, interpreting labor contracts and maintaining effective cooperative relationships with management and unions; strong and effective leadership, communication, team building and time management; investigative, analyzing, and resolving employee grievances and working on collaborative resolutions.