Senior Department Human Resources Coordinator

Butte County•Oroville, CA

About The Position

Butte County is hiring a Senior Department Human Resources Coordinator for the Department of Employment and Social Services. The position administers and coordinates human resources functions within a large County department, including recruitment and selection, job analysis and classification, training and development, performance management, workers’ compensation, leave and disability administration, workforce staffing, and employee investigations, discipline, and grievances. The incumbent advises department management and staff on human resources matters, coordinates with County Human Resources, manages special projects, and conducts organizational studies. The role participates on the department management team and contributes to strategic planning and changes to departmental human resources services. Work involves complex problem-solving, developing recommendations and implementation strategies, and ensuring deliverables comply with applicable rules, regulations, policies, and budget requirements. The position receives direction from supervisory or management personnel and directly supervises professional, technical, and/or administrative support staff. A 5% cost-of-living adjustment is scheduled to take effect in July 2027. The eligibility list may be used for current or future vacancies in any Butte County department. All Butte County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers, must affirm a loyalty oath, complete assigned related training, and return to work when ordered during an emergency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in human resources, business, public administration, or a related field, or qualifying equivalent combination of training, experience, and education; substitutions are made year for year.
Five years of administrative and/or human resources experience, including two years of lead or supervisory experience, or qualifying equivalent combination of training, experience, and education.
Must possess a valid U.S. driver’s license upon application and obtain a California driver’s license after hire in accordance with California DMV regulations.
Knowledge of employee supervision, work planning and review, discipline, and staff training.
Knowledge of public-agency human resources administration, including recruitment, classification, training, performance management, workers’ compensation, leave and disability administration, staffing, investigations, discipline, and grievances.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, ordinances, and procedures relevant to the work.
Ability to supervise, select, train, motivate, and evaluate staff; plan and implement human resources functions; conduct organizational studies; and manage special projects.
Ability to research, analyze, interpret, summarize, and present information and data; evaluate operations and recommend improvements; and prepare clear reports and other written materials.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee and human resources information.
Ability to organize work, set priorities, meet deadlines, exercise sound judgment, use relevant computer systems and office equipment, and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and provide a high level of customer service.
Physical ability to work in an office, use standard office equipment, occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull, and lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
Vision to read printed materials and computer screens; hearing and speech to communicate in person and by telephone; and finger dexterity to use a keyboard, calculator, and standard office equipment.
Must affirm the Disaster Service Worker loyalty oath, complete assigned Disaster Service Worker training, and return to work as ordered in an emergency.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, assign, supervise, and review assigned staff; train staff, evaluate performance, counsel employees, recommend initial discipline, and recommend selection and promotion.
Plan, coordinate, implement, and improve departmental human resources functions, procedures, service delivery, and policies; monitor workloads and administrative systems and recommend improvements.
Advise management and employees on human resources policies, procedures, memoranda of understanding, employee agreements, employee relations, investigations, discipline, and grievances; coordinate with County Human Resources to resolve issues and clarify agreements.
Review grievances, complaints, and misconduct, harassment, or discrimination allegations; coordinate and lead investigations, analyze information, participate in dispute resolution, and prepare findings and related documents for legal review and approval.
Coordinate with department management, County Human Resources, and County Risk Management on workers’ compensation, disability, ADA accommodations, FMLA and leave administration, and health and safety matters.
Assess training needs; identify and coordinate training resources and programs; develop and deliver workshops and training sessions; and evaluate training effectiveness.
Plan and coordinate recruitment and selection, including job postings, recruitment materials, assessments, examinations, background checks, equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and applicant communications.
Coordinate performance management, job analysis and classification, and compensation activities; analyze departmental needs and prepare recommendations.
Monitor compliance with applicable laws, County policies and procedures, and employee agreements; train supervisors and managers on human resources policies and procedures.
Review, audit, and reconcile reports; research and analyze data; and prepare and present reports, correspondence, memoranda, Board of Supervisors agenda items, and other documents.
Conduct organizational and workforce staffing studies, manage special projects, analyze industry data and best practices, evaluate alternatives, and present recommendations and findings.
Oversee the department’s social media program and platforms; create digital content using graphic design principles and video-editing applications.
Maintain databases, files, records, and records-retention compliance; verify information, research discrepancies, and record information.
Attend meetings, conferences, workshops, and training and review publications to stay current in human resources.
Participate as a member of the department management team and recommend, design, and lead changes to departmental human resources services in compliance with County processes and applicable requirements.
Perform related duties as assigned.