Relations Supervisor

• Base Pay $85,000.00 - $95,000.00 / Year
• Employee Type FT Exempt
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others Yes

Description

Department Vision: Cultivating a workplace culture that inspires diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The People Relations Supervisor provides day-to-day leadership and supervision of the People Relations Technical team while personally serving as the agency's subject-matter expert and lead practitioner for its core employment compliance functions and performance management processes. This role combines direct supervisory responsibility with hands-on ownership of these specialized areas of expertise ensuring practices are consistent, legally sound, and aligned with agency policy while developing a high-performing People Relations team.

• Bachelor’s degree in human resource management or equivalent required.
• Minimum of three years' progressive experience in Human Resources is required.
• Minimum of one year of supervisory experience preferred.
• SHRM Certification preferred
• Demonstrated, hands-on expertise administering FMLA/CFRA leave, ADA/FEHA disability accommodations and the interactive process, workers' compensation claims, and wage and hour compliance required.
• Experience with performance management processes
• Knowledgeable in federal, state, and local labor laws and regulations, with the ability to effectively interpret and communicate policy.
• Proficiency with Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS) and the ability to learn new software programs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Strong organizational, analytical, detail-oriented, and communication skills.
• A valid California driver's license is required of staff with regular driving duties; driving record must meet position requirements and agency insurance carrier approval.

• Ability to work efficiently, handle multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a highly confidential position and maintain confidentiality of agency business.
• Sound judgment with a high degree of urgency and follow-through.
• Ability to maintain professional boundaries and work harmoniously with others across a culturally/ethnically diverse workforce.
• Physical, mental, and emotional health are adequate to perform duties.

• Supervise and lead the People Relations Advisor and Specialist, providing coaching, training, and day-to-day direction; apply leadership development practices to build team capability.
• Serve as the agency's lead practitioner for leave of absence and accommodation compliance, personally administering FMLA/CFRA leaves and ADA/FEHA disability accommodations (interactive process), in coordination with COBRA and benefits administration.
• Ensure agency-wide wage and hour compliance.
• Assist in the agency's performance management process overseeing compliance and partnering with the Director on investigations, terminations, and discrimination/harassment claims.
• Manage day-to-day People Relations operations, including hiring support, scheduling, and processing employee changes (status, salary, title) with accurate, legally compliant recordkeeping.
• Monitor and evaluate agency policies and procedures for effectiveness; collaborate with the Director to maintain the employee handbook, contracts, and procedural manuals.
• Identify and mitigate risk from legal, ethical, or operational breakdowns; ensure compliance with regulatory reporting requirements (e.g., HIPAA, EEO, Pay Data, ACA) and serve as Custodian of Records for live scan results.
• Promote a safe, healthy work environment, supporting infection prevention, safety, and risk-reduction practices for clients, staff, and visitors.
• Lead department projects, meetings, and initiatives; hold self and…