Human Resources Administrator; HR Administrator

First Review of Applications:
January 9, 2025

This position reports to the Finance and Administration Manager and, under general supervision, performs a variety of duties within the District; plans, organizes, reviews, participates in, and supervises the work of assigned personnel engaged in the District's human resources activities. Areas of responsibility may include, but are not limited to, classification and compensation, recruitment and selection, employee development, labor and employee relations, pension administration, employee benefits, workers' compensation, leave administration, and the interactive process for disability accommodations.

This position also performs a variety of technical tasks, provides advice to District departments on a wide range of human resources topics, and offers administrative support to the Finance and Administration Manager.

• Supervise assigned professional, technical, and clerical staff; plan, prioritize, and review work; provide training and professional development; evaluate performance; and implement corrective or disciplinary actions as needed.
• Plan, evaluate, and improve HR operations and activities; develop schedules and methods to ensure timely and efficient completion of assignments; recommend improvements and prepare analytical and operational reports.
• Facilitate collaboration with managers and staff to develop workforce strategies, manage organizational change, and build effective working relationships across the District.
• Oversee and manage full‑cycle recruitment and selection activities, including workforce planning, advertising outreach, application screening, examination and interview processes, and certification of eligibility lists; develop recruitment materials, assess recruitment sources, and ensure compliance with District policies and legal requirements.
• Administer the District’s workers’ compensation, disability and leave management program, including ADA interactive processes, FMLA/CFRA, and related accommodations; analyze job functions, evaluate restrictions, and develop and document recommendations for on‑the‑job accommodations.
• Plan, coordinate, and evaluate employee development programs, including new employee orientation, training curriculum design, leadership development, and ongoing workforce learning initiatives.
• Oversee and participate in pension and retirement program administration, including informing employees of retirement options, ensuring compliance with applicable rules and regulations, and coordinating with benefit administrators.
• Direct employee and labor relation functions by conducting and documenting workplace investigations; advising supervisors and managers on grievances, disciplinary actions, and contract interpretation; participating in collective bargaining and meet‑and‑confer processes; and developing and implementing resolution strategies, including training or other remedial actions as appropriate.
• Provide professional and technical guidance on complex human resources issues, including classification and compensation, personnel rules and regulation, MOU interpretation, labor law, and HR policies; respond to sensitive and complex inquiries and complaints.
• Maintain the District’s human resources information systems (HRIS) and related applications; oversee data integrity, generate complex reports, design and implement system enhancements, and ensure compliance with reporting requirements; apply and input changes into the system; calculate complex accruals, salary adjustments and other payroll and HR related items.
• Research and analyze legislation, regulations, and labor market trends affecting human resources operations; prepare recommendations and reports for policy and program modifications.
• Lead and conduct complex classification and total compensation studies, including job analysis, salary surveys, and organizational structure reviews; prepare recommendations for job design and salary placement.
• Administer and monitor employee benefit programs, including health, dental, life, retirement, and wellness initiatives; coordinate annual open enrollment, process complex benefits changes,…