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Job Description
Salary: $105,766.00 – $158,648.00 Annually
Location : City of Anaheim, CA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 1
Department: Human Resources
Opening Date: 06/22/2023
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
City of Anaheim Human Resources Department seeks an experienced Principal Employee Relations Analyst with a strong understanding of classification & compensation and labor relations, including experience in negotiations and performing cost projections. In addition, the Employee Relations Analyst will perform a full range of other employee relation services including: employee performance management, misconduct and discipline investigations, leaves administration, American’s With Disabilities Act (ADA) / disability interactive process, and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) administration. The incumbent may also lead, mentor and supervise professional and technical staff, advise and consult citywide management staff on a variety of complex labor and employment matters, and provide complex professional staff assistance to the Employee Relations Manager.
Candidates must possess five (5) years of increasingly responsible employee relations experience within human resources administration including two (2) years of lead and/or supervisory experience, supplemented by a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in human resources, public administration, business administration, or a related field. A post graduate degree in a related field and/or employee relations experience from a municipal government agency is desirable. PHR, SPHR, CLRM and/or equivalent certification is also highly desirable.
The City offers an exceptional benefits package (medical, dental, vision, deferred compensation, and more), including a 2.7% @ 55 CalPERS formula for qualifying Classic Members. For more information, visit the following link:
The anticipated salary offer to candidates will range between $105,766 – $145,428 annually. Depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications and further approvals, the city may consider offers up to $158,648 annually. We offer excellent benefits, please visit for more details.
CITY GOVERNMENT
The City of Anaheim, founded in 1857, is one of the nation’s premier municipalities and is one of California’s most populous and most visited cities. Anaheim covers 50 square miles with more than 359,000 residents and more than 2,800 City employees. The City’s diverse departments are made up of the City Council, City Administration, City Attorney, City Clerk, Housing and Community Development, Community Services, Convention, Sports & Entertainment, Economic Development, Finance, Fire & Rescue, Human Resources, Planning & Building, Police, Public Utilities and Public Works.
The Human Resources Department, which houses the Employee Relations Division, has an operating budget of over $12 million and a staff of 40 full-time employees. The Department consists of six collaborative and cross-functional teams including: Human Resources Administration, Employee and Labor Relations, Recruitment & Employment, Benefits/Wellness, Organizational Development, and Risk Management. The Human Resources Department is committed to increasing the overall value of the organization by providing collaborative leadership, quality support, and excellent service.
Essential Functions
The following functions are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.
Coordinate the organization, staffing, and operational activities of one or more employee relations programs, including collective bargaining and labor agreements, employee performance management and progressive discipline, classification and compensation, EEO/ADA administration and investigations, and leave administration.
Administer and participate in difficult and complex labor negotiations in order to establish wages, benefits, and terms and conditions of employment; participate in the development and presentation of strategies and proposals for labor negotiations, including preparation of management and labor proposals and counterproposals and cost projections.
Prepare, analyze, and maintain a variety of records, reports, studies, documents and statistical findings; draft Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs); draft ordinances, resolutions, policy statements, and administrative instruction to implement terms of the MOUs.
Interpret and apply labor contracts and resolutions to workplace issues.
Provide advocacy and represent the City on labor relations matters.
Establish highly effective working relationships with clients, employees and union representatives on employee relations issues.
Participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities; recommend and implement resulting policies and procedures.
Identify opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; identify resource needs; review with appropriate management staff; implement improvements.
Direct, coordinate, and review the work plan for assigned employee relations programs and activities; assign work activities and projects; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems. Ensure the maintenance of the City’s classification and compensation plan; develop and implement classification and compensation plan maintenance strategies and procedures; develop and implement classification and compensation recommendations.
Develop and facilitate city-wide training programs; conduct needs assessments to identify citywide and department-specific training needs; conduct formal training sessions and act as course instructor; assess training effectiveness and modify training programs as needed.
Coordinate assigned activities with those of other divisions and outside agencies and organizations.
Oversee the research and development of new City policies, administrative regulations, and personnel rules; oversee the preparation of resolutions and motions for City Council adoption; prepare and present staff reports and other correspondence as appropriate.
Attend and participate in professional group meetings; maintain awareness of new trends and developments in the field of employee relations and human resources administration; incorporate new developments as appropriate into programs.
Perform related duties as required.
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Qualifications
Experience and Education: Five (5) years of increasingly responsible professional employee relations experience within human resources administration including two (2) years of lead and/or supervisory experience, supplemented by a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in human resources, public administration, business administration, or a related field. Any equivalent combination of experience and education sufficient to perform the essential job functions and provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.
License/Certification Required: Possession of an appropriate, valid driver’s license. PHR, SPHR, CLRM and/or equivalent certification is also highly desirable.
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Supplemental Information
IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTION
Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. The deadline for the first review of applications is on Thursday, July 13, 2023 at 5:00PM. Applicants are encouraged to apply early. Applicants that apply after the first review are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review date.
The selection process may consist of a minimum of skills examination and oral interview.
The eligibility list established from this recruitment may also be used to fill the current and/or additional vacancies throughout the City.
Candidates must be specific and complete in describing their qualifications for this position. Failure to state all pertinent information may lead to elimination from consideration. Stating “See Resume” is not an acceptable substitute for a completed application.
The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference / background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which will include a drug/alcohol screening). The City of Anaheim utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.
Communication regarding your application and/or status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Please check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process as you will not receive communications by any other method.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Updated: 7/14/2022
The City of Anaheim offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefits amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection . click apply for full job details
