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COMPLIANCE&EMPLOYEE/LABOR RELATIONS ADMINISTRATOR

Job Code: 5035
Pay Grade: 023

FLSA Status: Exempt 

General Functions
   Administers the Compliance & Employee / Labor Relations section within the Human Resources Division. Resolves complex issues relating to collective bargaining agreements, policies, procedures and performance. Provides leadership in the design and implementation of Human Resources programs.

Work requires independent judgment and is performed under the general supervision of the Human Resources Section Manager.
 
Representative Duties /Assignments
  
  • Assists the Human Resources Section Manager in the administration of the County's compliance, employee and labor relations programs.
  • Administers the County's human resources compliance program, ensuring procedures, processes, documents, and posting requirements are in line with applicable federal, state and local laws.
  • Conducts monthly, quarterly and annual compliance audits of human resources employee relations programs
  • Demonstrates leadership and expertise in applying knowledge of County policy, bargaining unit agreements, past practice and applicable law.
  • Provides operational guidance to management and Human Resources in overall compliance with approved bargaining unit agreements and County policy, and adherence to established employee relations processes.
  • Assists in representing management in labor contract negotiations or coordinates such representation with contracted services and/or Orange County staff as appropriate for contract negotiations and the resolution of labor disputes.
  • Analyzes collective bargaining agreements and related documents/practices to interpret and clearly communicate the intent and terms of agreements.
  • Analyzes and interprets County policies, operational regulations and related documents to ensure their relevance with current practices and applicable law; recommends revisions as appropriate.
  • Prepares employee and labor relations reports and presentations as requested.
  • Monitors the implementation of policies concerning wages, hours of work and working conditions to ensure compliance.
  • Advises management on applicable employment law or the appropriate and consistent application of respective bargaining agreement articles and/or County policies to address deficient employee performance, discipline, corrective action or other employee/work environment issues.
  • Leads the County's dispute resolution process.
  • Assists management in pinpointing sources of employee relations or workplace issues and proposes potential solutions.
  • Supervises assigned staff.
  • Conducts employee and labor relations training as needed
  • Assists with Human Resources Division responsibilities as required.
  • Performs other related duties as required.
 
Minimum Qualifications
   Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Public Administration or a closely related field and six years of professional level human resources experience in employee relations, labor relations, labor negotiations or closely related field to include three years supervisory/large project management experience.
 
Preferences
   Experience serving as a key representative in labor contract negotiations

Master's degree from an accredited institution in specified areas of study

Professional certification in a related area


4/22/2016