MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCES

Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.

Description

Plans, manages, and oversees the activities/programs of one or more areas within Human Resources, including classification/compensation, recruitment/selection, or leave programs; may also manage and/or supervise a workforce and budget of assigned area.

Examples of Duties

Performs a combination of the following job duties depending on area of assignment

• Plans, manages, and oversees the activities/programs of one or more areas within Human Resources, including classification/compensation, recruitment/selection, or leave programs
• Manages the development, interpretation, application, and adherence to established human resources policies and procedures and appropriate governmental laws and regulations
• Advises management and staff on human resources issues and resolutions or related problems
• Develops and implements short-range and long-range goals, policies, and procedures
• Prepares and presents reports to the management, committees, and outside agencies
• Oversees special studies
• Represents department at meetings with consultants, public officials, and the public
• Provides personal and professional development counseling
• Creates materials to communicate human resource information
• Analyzes and interprets insurance, general contracts, laws, regulations, and court rulings
• Oversees the agency's overall compliance in assigned area
• Manages the preparation or amendment of procurement documents, including SOWs (Statements of Work); evaluates bids/proposals and participates in the selection of qualified bidders/proposers
• Plans and manages programs in assigned area
• Interprets and applies labor contract provisions regarding employment, bidding, displacement, and layoff
• Supervises, trains, and mentors assigned staff
• Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees
• Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out

May be required to perform other related job duties

Job Type
This recruitment may be used for regular, project, and temporary positions. Project Employees occupy a budgeted position and are hired for projects that have a specific time frame of at least one year and up to five years (reviewed on a year-to-year basis). Temporary positions are at-will and may work up to 40 hours per week with limited benefits. Assignments may be for up to 1 year with the possibility of an extension of up to 2 additional years. There is a maximum term limit of 3 years.. Employment in a project or temporary position does not lead to regular status.

Minimum Qualifications

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field; Master's Degree in a related field preferred

Experience

• Six years of relevant experience or three years of relevant supervisory-level experience in one or more human resources functions; some positions in this class may require specialized experience in area of assignment

Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements

• A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions
• Relevant HR certification for the area of responsibility, such as PHR (Professional in Human Resources), CCP (Certified Compensation Professional), etc., preferred

Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.

The following are the preferred qualifications:

• Experience conducting complex full-cycle recruitment and selection
• Experience supervising or leading a project, program or team members
• Experience in developing innovative recruitment strategies
• Experience working in the public sector

Essential Knowledge

Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)

• Current theories, principles, and practices of human resource management
• EEO and affirmative action principles and goals
• Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing human resources management for a public sector agency
• Collective bargaining agreements
• Research and report preparation methods
• Forecasting and planning methods
• Modern management theory

Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)

• Performing complex human resources work in assigned specialty area
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing
• Various forms of communication, including non-verbal, formal, informal, face-to-face, internet, etc.
• Managing a project from inception to culmination
• Establishing and implementing relevant policies and procedures
• Analyzing situations, identifying problems, and recommending solutions
• Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making conclusions and recommendations
• Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
• Supervising, training, developing, and mentoring staff

Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)

• Develop long-term plans and programs and to evaluate outcomes
• Determine strategies and achieve goals
• Communicate effectively in a wide variety of formats
• Utilize capabilities of computer technology and software packages
• Compile and analyze data
• Handle highly confidential information
• Apply mathematical computations and formulas
• Think and act independently
• Meet tight time constraints and deadlines
• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and labor/management agreements
• Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence
• Read, write, speak, and understand English

Special Conditions

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions

• Typical office situation
• Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen

Physical Effort Required

• Sitting at a desk or table
• Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium
• Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions
• Communicating through speech in the English language required

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Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program . Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.

Selection Procedure

Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Application Procedure

To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.

Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro location:

METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.

All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.

*Open to the public and all Metro employees

This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.

Closing Date/Time: 12/16/2024 5:00 PM Pacific

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• Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority - LA Metro

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