Human Resources Division Manager - County of Riverside
Riverside, CA 92501
About the Job
The County of Riverside's Human Resources Department is recruiting for a Human Resources Division Manager to direct and lead the Employee Relations Division. The HR Division Manager is tasked with leading the Employee Relations Division and has a pivotal role in ensuring fair and effective Employee Relations (ER) management across all County Departments. The primary responsibility of the incumbent will be to supervise a team of investigators who assist county departments with probationary releases and employee performance management, conduct internal investigations which may lead to disciplinary actions/terminations, and other ER-related duties. Collaboration with other divisions within the Human Resources Department is crucial as the incumbent provides comprehensive guidance to all County Departments, leveraging expertise in employment law and best practices.
In addition to operational oversight, the incumbent will lead the division by structuring training programs and fostering professional development opportunities. This role's leadership is instrumental in maintaining a positive work environment while upholding policies that ensure equitable treatment and compliance. Competitive candidates will be strategic thinkers with strong communication skills, and will have the ability to navigate complex employee relations issues with tact and diplomacy. Experience managing or supervising a team of HR professionals specializing in a field of human resources or providing generalist human resources support is also highly desired.
This class has been deemed eligible for the Performance Recognition Plan as set forth under Article 3, Section 311 of the County Management Resolution. Program eligibility requires employees to be in a leadership position, manage other employees or programs, and have significant influence on the achievement of organizational objectives.
Meet the team!
The Human Resources Department strives to effectively serve and partner with our community, departments and employees by leveraging best practices and innovation to foster a thriving county.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Plan, organize, assign, and direct the work of the Employee Relations Division including setting work priorities, determining methods and procedures to be used, resolving problems, selecting alternatives, and performing the most complex and sensitive work.
• Evaluate assigned programs and review policies, procedures, and methods used relative to effective utilization of resources and achievement of goals; formulate, recommend and/or implement action for program improvement.
• Interpret and explain human resources management provisions of laws, rules, policies and agreements to County officials, employees, employee organizations and the public.
• Keep abreast of all local, state, federal and other regulatory agency laws, rules, regulations and policies applicable to assigned programs to ensure compliance.
• May participate in negotiations of vendor contracts; may monitor contract service providers to ensure compliance to contract provisions.
• Coordinate work of Employee Relations Division with other divisions, departments and agencies; prepare budget, estimates and justification for assigned programs and division expenses; maintain cost controls to assure compliance with budget provisions.
• Direct and ensure the maintenance of records and preparation of reports necessary for Employee Relations Division and HR Department operations; prepare correspondence and reports as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably with a major in public or business administration, human resources administration/management, industrial organizational psychology or a closely related field to the assignment.
Experience:Five years of professional, journey-level human resources experience, at least two of which must have been equivalent in complexity, autonomy, and responsibility to that of a Senior Human Resources Analyst or above.
Competitive candidates will have supervisory experience. Human Resources Employee Relations experience in a government agency or comparable agency is also highly regarded.
(Completion of graduate level courses from an accredited college or university may substitute for up to one year of the required journey-level experience on the basis of 24 semester or 36 quarter units equaling one year of experience.)
Knowledge of:The principles and practices of public administration, management, and human resources administration such as position classification, salary administration, recruitment and selection, employee relations, benefits administration, and employee training and staff development; laws, rules, regulations, and guidelines as they apply to personnel administration, affirmative action, equal employment opportunities, benefits administration and employee relations.
Ability to: Plan, direct and coordinate the work of others; interpret, apply and explain complex rules, regulations and guidelines; establish and maintain effective working relationships with personnel at all organizational levels; be effective in conflict situations requiring instructing, persuading, and motivating people; secure the willing cooperation of operating department officials and personnel in accepting and effecting sound human resources management practices; analyze problems, generate and evaluate alternatives, reach practical conclusions, and devise workable solutions; prepare recommendations and reports; keep abreast of developments in the field of public human resources administration; speak and write effectively.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
What's Next:
This recruitment is open to all applicants.
Applicants who are currently County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of the Human Resources Department will be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of the applications received.
Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.
Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements will not be considered further in the application process. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered. Based on the number of applications received, this posting may close or be extended without notice. Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.
GENERAL INFORMATION
If you have any questions regarding this posting, please contact Anabel Mulhern at amulhern@rivco.org or 951-955-9993.
If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference.The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability
Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.
Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.
General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.
Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com .
If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.
MEDICAL/DENTAL INSURANCE: A Flexible Benefit Credit is provided on a monthly basis as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit. Vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP) at no cost to employee or eligible dependents.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here.
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
- Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
- Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
- Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013.Effective July 1, 2023, the employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.
A new member is defined as any of the following:
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
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If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
401(a) MONEY PURCHASE PLAN: County contribution of $50 per pay period towards choice between two 401(a) plan providers.
ANNUAL LEAVE (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0 < 36 months = 8.92 Hours
36 to <108>108 or more months = 12.00 Hours
Maximum Annual Leave accumulation is 1,800 hours. Employee may receive pay in lieu of up to 80 hours per calendar year. Agency/Department Head may approve an additional 80 hours.
-Annual Leave for Unrepresented Management Attorneys:
Maximum Annual Leave accumulation is 2,000 hours. Refer to Article 22 of the Management Resolution for a list of job classifications included.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 days can be taken through use of accrued leave balances).
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD): Benefit pays 66.67% of earnings to a maximum of $10,000 per month; 30-day waiting period; pays to age 65. Benefit can be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of pay.
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit.
OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, Management Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information..
