Labor and Relations Analyst; Human Resources Analyst II

Pay Schedule VI, Grade 30, Regular

Schedule:

35 hours per week

A vacancy exists in the Employee and Labor Relations Division, Office of Human Resources.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in any Office or Department of Baltimore County General Government may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested transfer and promotional candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experiences on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and reclassifications.

Note: Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position. Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You can attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered. Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Under the direction of the ELR Division Chief and Manager of ELR, administers the County's Labor and Employee Relations (ELR) program in conformance with Federal and State laws and applicable County rules and policies; and assists with oversight of the daily functions. Handles employee investigations, Reasonable Workplace Accommodations (RWA), FMLA administration and EAP referrals.

• Assists departments in the interpretation and application of laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures and memorandum of understandings.
• Drafts correspondence, reports and documents;
  Conducts research on various employee relations or human resources issues.
• Coordinates with management in providing a variety of employee developmental programs including but not limited to mandatory training programs;
  Manages the Employee Assistance Program.
• Facilitates FMLA review and approval process, and coordinates with employees to ensure submittals are complete; works with HR Liaisons to ensure FMLA is administered appropriately according to law.
• Engages in Interactive Process for RWA with employee, managers, HR liaisons, and other impacted parties to ensure the process is adhered to according to law and standards.
• Conducts thorough, professional, confidential and impartial interviews complainants, respondents, witnesses and reporting parties to gather critical facts for informed decision-making. This includes in-person and virtual investigations.
• Conducts investigations related to employee relations, personnel matters, Article 29 of the Baltimore County Code, and The Trust Act.
• Prepares investigation plans and interview questions by analyzing complaints, identifying key issues, potential witnesses and necessary documentation.
• Foster and maintain professional working relationships with Department Heads and HR Liaisons across the county to facilitate collaborative recommendations on investigation outcomes.
• Serves as the primary point of contact for employees and managers regarding employee relations issues, disciplinary actions, and conflict resolution.
• Conducts site visit(s) to the complainant's place of employment, and other relevant locations, if appropriate, as determined by circumstances.
• Analyzes all the gathered information in order to prepare the Workplace Investigation Report and the Conclusion & Recommendation Report.
• Performs other work as assigned.

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NOTE: The duties and responsibilities listed above are for the purpose of determining a common set of minimum qualifications for all positions in this class. They may not include all of the essential job functions of each position in the class. Each position may not be required to perform all of the essential job functions listed.)

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree, preferably in human resources administration, business or public administration, education, or psychology;

plus

Two (2) years' professional experience in human resources administration.

(Experience in human resources administration may be substituted on a year-for-year basis up to a maximum of four years for the required education. Education beyond a bachelor's degree in human resources administration, business or public administration, education, psychology, or law may be…