Departmental Human Resources Officer

County of Alameda • Oakland, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Under general direction, to perform professional, human resources management work in a County department or agency assisting, developing and maintaining a program of human resources management and administration including, recruitment/staffing, workforce planning, training and development, examination development and administration, employee selection, position classification, performance evaluations, affirmative action, disciplinary and grievance procedures and employee relations; and to perform other related duties.

Requirements

• Equivalent of one year of full-time experience as a Departmental Human Resources Officer Trainee or 18 months as a Human Resources Trainee in the Alameda County classified service.
• Equivalent of three years of full-time experience as a Human Resources Technician or in an equivalent or higher classification performing human resources related activities in the Alameda County classified service.
• Possession of a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field from an accredited college or university.
• Equivalent of three years of full time professional level human resources management experience involving compensation analysis, workforce planning, training and development, recruitment/staffing employee relations, requiring the use of the knowledge and skills described in this specification.
• Knowledge of recruitment & staffing, public human resources administration including job analysis and position classification, conducting audits, wage and salary administration, recruitment and personnel selection, employer-employee relations, and training.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and local laws, rules and guidelines relating to the hiring process and other areas of human resources-related activities.
• Knowledge of internal workforce assessment techniques & employment policies, practices, & procedures.
• Knowledge of successful recruiting strategies to attract high caliber diversity candidates.
• Knowledge of employee & labor relations laws, practices, and trends.
• Knowledge of progressive discipline.
• Knowledge of grievance resolution.
• Knowledge of consultative & coaching skills with managers.
• Knowledge of investigative and interview techniques.
• Knowledge of Federal, State and Local workplace health, safety, security & privacy laws & regulations.
• Knowledge of enforcing procedures of workplace safety, health & security.
• Awareness of potential violent behavior and workplace violence conditions.
• Knowledge of administrative computer applications and hardware and software related to the work.
• Knowledge of office administrative practices and procedures, including records management and the operation of standard office equipment.
• Ability to demonstrate commitment to the county’s mission, credo, and goals.
• Ability to be visionary, strategic, and innovative, working with change.
• Ability to collaborate with other agencies and departments to meet overall countywide needs while leveraging financial and other resources.
• Ability to use business acumen to build a strong organization that delivers results.
• Ability to use interpersonal skills to communicate effectively.
• Ability to promote personal and professional growth for self and others.
• Ability to provide the highest level of service delivery to diverse customers.
• Ability to work effectively as a member and leader of diverse teams.
• Ability to plan and organize workload.
• Ability to demonstrate interpersonal sensitivity.
• Ability to be flexible.
• Ability to create HR policies, programs, and services with Diversity imbedded.
• Ability to create employee programs that will demonstrate to the community the organization’s commitment to Diversity.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of the Alameda County Management Academy “Management and Supervision Certificate Program’ may substitute for six (6) months of the required qualifying experience.
• A resourceful advisor who seeks to understand problems and provide accurate and timely guidance to employees, contractors, managers, supervisors, and others seeking information about human resource-related activities.
• Someone who develops collaborative relationships in an effort to facilitate and accomplish work goals.
• A professional who is a detail-oriented strategic thinker, who seeks, collects, and synthesizes information from a variety of sources to make recommendation.
• Someone who demonstrates a collaborative, eager spirit to actively participate as a member of a team.
• A strong communicator, both orally and in writing, who clearly conveys information and ideas to a variety of individuals or groups; an individual who effectively presents and receives information and concepts and who actively listens to ensure understanding.
• An effective planner who organizes work activities, manages several tasks at once, and ensures that the work is completed efficiently.
• A problem solver, who identifies problems and uses logic, judgment, and data to evaluate alternatives and recommend solutions to achieve the desired organizational goals or outcomes.
• Someone who works effectively with individuals of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations or background.
• A technically knowledgeable human resources practitioner who applies knowledge of Federal, State, local and/or private sector Human Resources laws, rules and regulations and who understands human resources programmatic terminology, procedures and practices, and who demonstrates continued exposure to current trends and developments in the field.

Responsibilities

• Assist, develop and maintain a program of human resources management and administration.
• Manage recruitment/staffing.
• Oversee workforce planning.
• Facilitate training and development.
• Handle examination development and administration.
• Manage employee selection processes.
• Perform position classification.
• Oversee performance evaluations.
• Implement affirmative action initiatives.
• Manage disciplinary and grievance procedures.
• Engage in employee relations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical – HMO & PPO Plans
• Dental – HMO & PPO Plans
• Vision or Vision Reimbursement
• Share the Savings
• Basic Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance (with optional dependent coverage for eligible employees)
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• County Allowance Credit
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Health FSA, Dependent Care and Adoption Assistance
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits - Accident Insurance, Critical Illness, Long-Term Care, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan - (Defined Benefit Pension Plan)
• Deferred Compensation Plan (457 Plan or Roth Plan)
• 12 paid holidays
• Floating Holidays
• Vacation and sick leave accrual
• Vacation purchase program
• Management Paid Leave
• Catastrophic Sick Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Commuter Benefits Program
• Guaranteed Ride Home
• Employee Wellness Program (e.g. At Work Fitness, Incentive Based Programs, Gym Membership Discounts)
• Employee Discount Program (e.g. theme parks, cell phone, etc.)
• Child Care Resources
• 1st United Services Credit Union

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level