Human Resources Manager (Union Experience)

MAAC • Hybrid (Vista / San Diego North County), CA

21d • $75,000 - $90,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Since 1965, MAAC has been maximizing self-sufficiency with families and individuals through high-quality programs and advocacy in our communities. MAAC employs dedicated staff who provide life-changing services to thousands of individuals annually through programs in five core focus areas: Education, Economic Development, Health & Wellbeing, Housing, and Advocacy & Leadership Development. Through a wide variety of programs, MAAC has grown to become one of the largest nonprofit social service organizations in the community. Under direction, performs a variety of highly responsible professional, technical and analytical activities in support of MAAC’s human resources programs in assigned areas of functional responsibility (Labor and Employee Relations, Recruitment / Onboarding, HR Data Analytics, Compliance, and Compensation), and performs related duties as assigned. The Human Resources Manager is a seasoned professional in multiple functional areas of human resources. The incumbent is a constant professional who is available to provide effective coaching to managers, supervisors and employees. Performs their responsibilities with a significant degree of independence and confidentiality. Provides supervision of other professional and support staff and may serve as the Human Resources Director in his/her absence. The Human Resources Manager is an exempt, at-will position, performing complex work requiring a broad depth of professional knowledge gained through continuing professional development / education, certification and/or experience.

Requirements

• Knowledge of: Principles, practices and techniques of human resource management, including recruitment, HRIS, EEO/affirmative action, classification, compensation, benefits, Workers’ Compensation, employee and labor relations, employee development, performance planning and appraisal.
• Principles and practices of effective leadership, management, and communication.
• Principles and practices of employee and labor relations, including negotiations and contract administration practices.
• Administrative principles and methods, including goal setting, program development and implementation.
• Federal, state and local laws, regulations and court decisions applicable to the administration of human resource programs and employee relations practices.
• Trends in human resource program development; research methods and data analysis techniques and principles and practices of effective business communication.
• Human Resource Information Systems and automated reporting capabilities; operation of standard business computer software including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and the Internet.
• Ability to: Design, implement and utilize data gathering and reporting procedures including those available through Human Resource Information Systems.
• Gather relevant data, analyze problems, evaluate alternatives and make appropriate recommendations utilizing research methods and analysis techniques.
• Understand, interpret, explain and apply human resource policies, procedures and applicable local, state and federal legislation and regulations.
• Exercise independent judgment and initiative within established guidelines.
• Present proposals and recommendations clearly and logically; communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Represent MAAC effectively in dealings with managers, employees and labor representatives on a variety of human resources issues.
• Prepare clear, concise, accurate and persuasive reports, correspondence, analytical studies and other written materials.
• Develop methodologies to ensure confidential and sensitive information is appropriately maintained.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with MAAC managers and supervisors, employees, labor representatives, community organizations, compliance review agencies and others encountered in the course of work.
• graduation from four-year college or university with a major in business administration, human resources, psychology or a closely related field; and at least three years of progressively responsible human resource management experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Must have a physical examination, TB clearance and a drug screen by a doctor/clinic designated by MAAC as well as immunization records for influenza, pertussis and measles as required by state and federal regulations prior to the first day of employment.
• Must have and maintain a valid California Driver’s License, daily use of a personal, insured vehicle, and have and maintain a motor vehicle driving record acceptable to MAAC’s insurance carrier.
• Incumbents will be enrolled in the California DMV Pull Program.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in organizations with labor unions and/or in a non-profit setting is preferred.
• SHRM or HRCI certifications are strongly preferred.
• Bilingual in English / Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensures compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and guidelines and management adherence to established labor contracts and MAAC policies and procedures; advises managers and supervisors on employee relations and discipline processes; researches employee/labor relations best practices and develops implementation strategies; expertly guides program managers with proposed corrective action and discipline; facilitates dispute resolution efforts through a variety of methodologies; conducts workplace investigations and prepares written findings with recommendations; schedules.
• Interprets policies, procedures, regulations and labor contract provisions; provides guidance and assistance to management and employees on a wide variety of human resources issues and concerns; accurately responds to requests for various human resources information.
• Assists in the development of strategies for meeting MAAC/department human resources challenges; assesses and recommends plans to meet short and long-term strategic needs; reviews organizational structure and job designs and identifies opportunities for improvement; assists managers in effective workforce strategies; advises managers on the impact of changing job assignments, restructuring work units, the use of temporary staff and options for vacancies; develops policies and practices for implementing changes in legislation and case law; evaluates and streamlines department policies and procedures.
• Schedules reoccurring meetings with assigned program managers to ensure effective communications flow and relationships; attends and actively participates in meetings, conferences and training sessions.
• Conducts a variety of special projects and performs related duties as assigned/directed.
• Collaborates effectively with assigned programs and the Recruitment Manager to analyze workforce needs, conduct position classification and compensation studies; audit and prepare new or modified job descriptions, class specifications; recommend the classification of new or modified positions, classes and class series; designs and conducts special surveys and studies regarding compensation and other human resource topics; recommends pay structure changes.
• Effectively leads an assigned Human Resources team; ensuring accuracy, timely communication and guidance, monitoring workload distribution and capacity, and overall high standards of performance and engagement.

What This Job Offers

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