Principal Human Resources Analyst - Learning and Organizational Development - County of Riverside
Riverside, CA 92501
About the Job
The Riverside County Human Resources (HR) Department is seeking a Principal Human Resources Analyst (PHRA) to support the Learning and Organizational (L&OD) Division in Riverside.
The Principal Human Resources Analyst will report to the Human Resources Division Manager and will assist in the oversight of the Learning and Organizational Development (L&OD) Division's programs and staff. This includes the oversight of functions and programs such as, the County's Learning Management System, instructor-led and online trainings, performance management, internships/apprenticeships, educational support, survey administration, and various recruitment and retention programs. The PHRA will also assist in the creation of new programs and services, as well as implementing and adapting L&OD services for Departments to best fit their needs. Details about the wide variety of services the L&OD team provides can be found here .
Competitive candidates will have experience in program management within learning and development, or workforce development within a large organization. Those certified to teach Franklin Covey content, Crucial Conversations, I Love Feedback, MBTI, Clifton Strengths, and similar courses are 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
• Serve as advisor or liaison to an assigned department, unit or agency in various aspects of human resources administration; counsel and advise managers and supervisors regarding issues governed by the collective bargaining agreements; interpret Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) and County Ordinance provisions.
• Analyze and make recommendations to management on organizational changes and the optimum use of staff, modifications to human resources policy, procedures and standards; contribute toward achieving the County's strategic vision and mission; assist in preparation for County negotiations.
• Meet and confer with regulatory agents and County representatives to assess the nature of requests; recommend to department the appropriate response that ensures compliance with the regulatory agency request and County policy; serve as a member of the County management team at the bargaining table during contract negotiations.
• Independently conduct a wide variety of employee investigations and, in conjunction with the Employee Relations Division staff, determine appropriate disciplinary actions; attend grievance hearings with department managers, recommend a course of action, and assist department managers in determining security precautions if needed; investigate, hear and make decisions regarding grievance disposition at second step.
• Assist in the selection, training, assigning, disciplining, and evaluating the work of assigned staff; may supervise a specialized human resources unit ensuring the work and system are operating efficiently and effectively.
• Evaluate programs within a functional human resources area; recommend new programs based on cost/benefit analysis; function as project lead for programs, ensuring projects are completed within budget and in a timely manner; follow-up on projects to ensure they meet the original objective and recommend modifications as necessary.
• Represent the County at administrative hearings as assigned by the Employee Relations Division Manager.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education:Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree or equivalent education (minimum completed units equaling 120 semester/180 quarter). Additional qualifying technical, paraprofessional or professional human resources experience may substitute for the education based on a year-for-year basis (one year of full-time experience equaling 30 semester/45 quarter college level-units).
Experience: Four years of professional, journey-level experience with responsibility for conducting job analysis, recruitment and selection, employment test construction, position classification, compensation analysis, employee or labor relations, organizational development, training, benefits, or other human resources functions that demonstrate acquisition of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position. (Completion of a graduate degree from an accredited college or university may substitute for up to one year of the required experience.)
Knowledge of: The principles and practices of public administration and management; the principles and practices of position classification, salary administration, recruitment and selection, employee development, and employee or labor relations techniques; the dynamics of staff/line personnel relationships; current trends in employee/employer relationships; leading edge computer work tools, including the internet; principles and practices of public sector labor relations; collective bargaining process in the public sector; effective case presentation techniques.
Ability to: Coordinate the development of consensus in addressing human resources issues; utilize quality tools involving quantitative analysis and interpersonal/team interaction; develop and maintain confidence of executive/senior level managers with agency/department services; develop and maintain effective relationships with employees at all levels of the organization; evaluate cost effectiveness and cost-benefit of human resources programs and organizational utilization of staff; understand, interpret, apply, and explain human resources laws, rules, regulations, standards, and procedures; interpret and apply complex rules, regulations and MOU; analyze and make improvements in policies and procedures relating to agency/department human resources activities and transactions; analyze data and prepare clear and concise reports; establish and maintain cooperative and effective relationships with a broad range of professional staff including attorneys and related legal staff, department heads and managers, and all those contacted during the course of performing professional responsibilities; train, supervise, and evaluate the work of subordinates; recognize problems and devise effective courses of action; operate in the digital/computer domain; counsel employees and advise management relative to grievances and their solutions, and other human resources management problems; secure willing cooperation of line supervisors in accepting and carrying out sound human resources management practices; speak and write effectively; exercise independent judgment and initiative; plan and coordinate major human resources projects within the agency/department.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Testing Information
Competitive candidates may be required to successfully pass a writing assessment prior to being certified for an interview.
Veterans' Preference
The County of Riverside has a Veteran's Preference Policy (Download PDF reader) . Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 (or NGB-22) 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.
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: http://dao.rc-hr.com/ .
Degree Verification:
Prior to the closing date, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account. 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 ).
What's Next?
This recruitment is open to all applicants.Applicants who are current Riverside County employees or current Riverside County Employees with the Human Resources Department may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received. Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. No late applications will be permitted.
Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may 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.
Based on the number of applications summitted this posting may close without notice.
GENERAL INFORMATION
If you have any questions regarding this posting, please contact Angela Tavaglione at atavaglione@rivco.org .
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.
GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For 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 . A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
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.As of July 1, 2020, the employee contribution is 7.25% and subject to change annually.
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,
Option 2.
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..
