OmniTrans ยท 6 days ago
Human Resources/Employee Relations Manager
San Bernardino, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expOmniTrans is a provider of public mass transit for the San Bernardino Valley in Southern California, seeking a highly skilled professional to join their team. The Human Resources/Employee Relations Manager will oversee various HR functions with a focus on Employee and Labor Relations, ensuring compliance and managing disputes.
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Responsibilities
Supervises day-to-day activities of the human resources functions; including developing practices and procedures to ensure efficient service to employees and the public. Establishes and maintains employment, labor, and investigative files
Plans, assigns, directs, reviews, and evaluates the work of assigned staff
Represents agency or serves as a liaison to the Director of Human Resources, in labor negotiations, grievances, arbitrations, and discipline appeals. Collaborates with Director of Human Resources, legal counsel and agency departments in preparation for negotiations, mediation, grievances, arbitrations and appeals as appropriate. Meets with union representatives to address workplace issues and other matters relating to labor relations
Acts as management representative in interactions with union officials on matters pertaining to management's decision regarding disciplinary action, promotions, demotions, transfers, separations, layoffs, and wage and salary adjustments
Reviews, researches and responds to various inquiries on collective bargaining agreements, policies and procedures, local, state and federal laws
Investigates employee complaints on various issues including, but not limited to, discrimination and harassment. Responsible for intake, researching allegations, developing an investigation plan, conducting effective interviews and data collections, completing written reports and communication summaries to relevant parties
Analyzes and interprets local, State and Federal legislation and regulations regarding employment practices; make recommendations and implements changes; interprets personnel policies and procedures and advises staff on correct interpretation. Conducts special research assignments, including gathering and analyzing data and preparing recommendations for consideration by senior management
Assists in the facilitation of various training programs such as sexual harassment prevention, EEO, and other related topics. Advises and trains managers and supervisors in best employee relations practices and strategies for managing supervisor problems and employee grievances. Develops further training as needed
Performs audits on Human Resources functions such as I-9, Drug and Alcohol, benefits, recruitment, and other required compliance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (B.A. or B.S.) or an equivalent from a four-year college or university with major work in public or business administration, human resources, labor relations or a closely related field
Six (6) or more years of experience in labor relations in a public entity
At least two years of supervisory experience
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
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
Preferred
Human Resources certification (SHRM-CP, PHR, etc.)
Attainment of experience in a large public agency
Graduate study in public administration, business administration, law, or a related field
Benefits
CalPERS Retirement Plan (2% at 62)
457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Kaiser HMO
Anthem HMO
Liberty Dental DHMO
Vision Service Plan (VSP)
Up to five (5) weeks vacation annually (determined by years of service)
Up to ninety (96) hours of sick leave annually
Seven (7) paid holidays, plus two (2) floating holidays annually (represented employees)
Ten (10) paid holidays for management/office personnel
Flexible work schedule (upon approval/department needs)
Tuition Reimbursement
Flexible Spending Account (FSA) - Health Care, Dependent Care
Company paid life insurance for all full-time employees
Long Term Disability Insurance (management only)
EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
Annual tool allowance (per union contract)
Credit Unions
Company
OmniTrans
OmniTrans is a public transit agency.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Erin Rogers
Deputy General Manager/CEO
Jeremiah Bryant
Chief Strategy and Planning Officer
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