Employee and Labor Relations Analyst II

Employee And Labor Relations Analyst Ii

Expand your employee and labor relations career with the County of Sonoma Human Resources Department. Starting salary up to $58.11 / hour ($121,282 / year) and a competitive total compensation package!

If you're motivated by building strategic business partnerships, intellectual challenges, negotiation and conflict resolution, working in a fast-paced environment that changes daily, and being part of a supportive team, come join us!

We are currently recruiting for this position at the I, II, or III levels. Please apply to this and the separate, concurrent recruitments being conducted for Employee and Labor Relations Analyst I and Employee and Labor Relations Analyst III if you are interested in being considered at either of those levels of this opportunity.

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits including :

• Hybrid Telework - A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available, depending on the assignment
• Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
• Career Advancement - With time and good performance, the opportunity for advancement to Employee and Labor Relations Analyst III ($52.63 - $63.97 / hour)
• Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
• Staff Development / Wellness - Annual benefit allowances of up to $2,000 and ongoing education / training opportunities
• County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options
• Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement health insurance / benefits
• Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security
• Incentive Retirement Savings Plan (IRSP) and 457 Voluntary Deferred Compensation - 3% / 1.9% of salary County contribution to a 401(a), in addition to the County matching up to 1% of base salary in 401(a), based upon employee contribution
• Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment
• Student Loan Debt Relief County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education

The Human Resources Department (County HR) is a team of 60+ employees who provide human resources and risk management services to 32 agencies, departments, and special districts that employ 4,700+ positions. These diverse services include employee benefits, classification plan management, recruitment and examination, countywide training, employee and labor relations, equal employment opportunity, HR information systems, occupational health and safety, risk management, and workplace violence prevention. Our mission is to be a trusted partner, providing our clients with HR services that work to effectively recruit, develop, and retain an outstanding workforce committed to providing quality public service.

Our Employee and Labor Relations (ELR) Unit is a team of 6 highly motivated and solution-driven professionals who strive to provide excellent customer service to the County departments and management we serve. We are supportive and collaborative, working together to successfully research, analyze, and address many difficult and complex employee and labor relations matters. Our team thrives on open communication, regularly sharing ideas, discussing cases, and refining recommendations to ensure consistency in our guidance and alignment with the Board of Supervisors' priorities and human resources best practices.

Working as an ELR Analyst II, you will report to a Principal Human Resources Analyst and serve as a business partner to assigned departments. Advising and collaborating with County managers on the best application of rules, regulations, and best practices. You will consult with the Principal Analyst and seek guidance on highly complex employee and labor relations issues, including those with significant risk. You will also :

The position's hours are typically Monday through Friday, from 8 : 00 am to 5 : 00 pm, and work is performed in an office environment. Depending upon operational needs, ELR Analysts must also be willing to work extra hours intermittently to complete specific tasks. With supervisor / manager approval, flexible scheduling and telework arrangements may be available.

While the minimum education and experience requirements vary by ELR Analyst level, at any level, our ideal candidate will demonstrate that they can quickly assess problems and are a solution-oriented thinker with a strong customer-focused approach. They can communicate effectively with diverse groups of people, including staff, department heads, consultants, vendors, union representatives, and County officials. Additionally, we are looking for someone who is collaborative, adaptable, strategic, tactful, and detail-oriented, and who also :

Diverse lived experiences are valued, and a sense of humor is a must! While the HR topics we work with are consequential, often confidential, and support critical, integral services, we find opportunities and reasons to enjoy our time together.

We are interested in finding the best candidate for our position and will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and training to meet the minimum qualifications described below. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and transferable skill set and how they set you up to be the best candidate for this position.

The County of Sonoma is the place to live, grow, and build your career legacy. When you join the County of Sonoma, you'll have the freedom to explore the beauty of our county - its picturesque coastline, majestic redwoods, historic towns, fine dining, award-winning wineries, and a wide variety of entertainment and cultural activities. For additional information about the beauty of our community and the valuable services and support that the County provides our communities, please visit sonomacounty.gov and sonomacountyconnections.org.

The Civil Service title of this position is Human Resources Analyst II.

Application submissions require the Supplemental Questionnaire to be completed.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience : Training and / or experience which would provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, at least one year of professional experience as a Human Resources Analyst I would provide such opportunity. Education : Academic course work which would provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, substantial course work in public administration, business administration, human resources, political science, psychology or closely related courses would provide such opportunity. License : Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including necessary special endorsements, as required by the State of California to