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ABOUT SOUTH COAST AQMD:
South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) is one of the largest and most technologically sophisticated environmental regulatory agencies in the nation.  We serve a four-county region that includes all of Orange County and parts of Los Angeles, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties, home to almost 17 million people.  South Coast AQMD's headquarters is located in Diamond Bar, 30 miles east of downtown Los Angeles, at the junction of the 57 and 60 freeways.  With a highly diverse and dedicated "Clean Air Team" of over 750 employees, an annual budget of $173 million, South Coast AQMD's mission is to protect public health from air pollution through a comprehensive program of planning, regulation, education, enforcement, incentives, technical innovation, and promotion of public understanding of air quality issues.  

ABOUT THE POSITION:

Our Human Resources department manages employee benefits contracts and administers employee benefits programs to include employee health and dental plans; employee assistance program (EAP); life insurance; flexible spending arrangement (FSA), including health care and dependent care reimbursement accounts (HCRA and DCRA); health savings account (HSA); disability management leaves; and deferred compensation.  We establish and administer both fully insured and self-insured health plans.

Under general supervision, the Human Resources Analyst performs professional, journey level, work focused in benefits. The ideal candidate will be responsible for analysis on employee group benefit programs, recommendations on existing and proposed employee group benefit programs, coordinating and performing the core functions of employee benefits; and other duties as assigned.

The HR Analyst:

• Coordinates employee benefits programs including health benefits, deferred compensation including the annual open enrollment, retirement system matters, personal wellness programs, and other employee benefits.
• Provides assistance during the labor negotiations process; conducts surveys and provide statistical reports of pay and benefits; evaluates changes to bargaining unit memorandum of understanding and recommends applicable changes to personnel rules and regulations.
• Administers the benefit programs for all employees and COBRA coverage for retirees.
• Interprets and applies relevant laws, rules, policies, procedures, MOU’s and ordinances for managers, supervisors, and employees.
• Reviews and processes personnel transaction forms and changes.
• Organizes and maintains automated and manual personnel record systems.
• Performs onboarding and off boarding duties as needed.
• Composes letters, reports, memoranda and other written material as directed. 
• Assists with performance and disciplinary issues.
• Responds to employee and retiree questions and complaints; interfaces with third-party administrators to resolve claims appeals and provide guidance in policy interpretation and plan documents.
• Assists with the implementation of the Telework and Governing Board Internship programs.
• Provides support in the maintenance of information systems to provide needed services and data to adhere to Affordable Care Act (ACA); maintain records and ensure compliance.
• Performs audits of plan participant elections, contributions, distributions. 
• Works with IM/Payroll and HR in maintaining and updating information and processing vendor feed files, making corrections as necessary.
• Develops, implements and coordinates benefits and wellness training, challenges and events.
• Responds to inquiries and assists employees with enrollment procedures and requirements to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Ensures accuracy of benefit information in the HRIS system.
• Participates in working groups and committees.
• Manages special projects.
• May supervise assigned staff.
• Ensures strict confidentiality is maintained at all times.

(Duties vary depending on assignment, not all may apply) 

Participate in the employee relations program, including the analysis and interpretation of MOUs and presentation of management's recommendations in the meet and confer process with the unions; assists in the development of language for management proposals; analyze labor proposals and prepare management responses.
 
Analyzes, interprets, and applies South Coast AQMD policies and procedures and recommends revision and new development to reflect South Coast AQMD practice and need.

Consults with, advises, and makes recommendations to unit and management personnel on a variety of human resources policies, standards, and procedures.

Conducts studies, surveys and analyses of personnel policies, programs and procedures in the area of personnel administration including, but not limited to, position classification, compensation, employee relations, employee development, employee benefits, employee selection, or other major personnel functions.

Conducts special studies and projects involving administrative, organizational and management analysis; prepares and presents recommendations and reports on divisional organizational structures, budget requests for additional positions and classes, systems and procedures, work methods, space allocations, vehicle usage and program functions and practices.

Analyzes, interprets and applies South Coast AQMD policies and procedures and recommends revision and new development to reflect  South Coast AQMD practice and need.

Researches, develops and coordinates special projects as assigned; develops and conducts special surveys; serves in a lead capacity on major projects and studies; may supervise clerical and technical staff on an ongoing basis.

Prepares reports, Board letters, charts, graphs and technical bulletins, memoranda and correspondence.

Consults with, advises and makes recommendations to divisional and management personnel on a variety of personnel policies, standards and procedures.

Counsels employees on career goals, promotional opportunities and job-related problems.

May assist in the maintenance of the South Coast AQMD's compensation and benefits programs including preparation of salary and benefits data for contract negotiations.

May participate in the employee relations program including the analysis and interpretation of MOUs and presentation of management's recommendations in the meet and confer process with the union; assist in the development of language for management proposals; analyze labor proposals and prepare management responses.

May conduct grievance hearings; review and respond to examination appeals; and handle other employee relation problems.

May analyze training needs after consulting with employees, supervisors and division directors; develop, coordinate and present training programs; review Tuition Reimbursement Requests and make recommendations for approval or denial of request for reimbursement.

May perform a variety of technical and professional work in the conducting of the South Coast AQMD's employee benefit, workers' compensation and safety programs.

May advise and consult with management staff on employee disciplinary matters including the review and analysis of performance and personnel file documentation and past employee disciplinary practice of the work section; recommend appropriate disciplinary action; and prepare disciplinary letters and supporting documentation.   

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

The most competitively qualified candidates will be positive, flexible and approachable, highly analytical, a skilled communicator and will further possess the following:

• A related BS or BA degree from an accredited college or university. 
• Significant journey-level public sector HR experience performing professional employee and labor relations assignments.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to interpret and appropriately apply complex rules, regulations and provisions of the MOUs.
• Knowledge of and experience in collective bargaining.
• Knowledge of and experience in arbitration processes; and the ability to work effectively with labor-management committees.
• Current knowledge of State and federal regulations, law and case law related to various HR functions.
• The ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically, both orally and in writing.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build partnerships and develop effective working relationships with a highly diverse staff and all those encountered in the daily course of duties.
• Computer proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with PeopleSoft and NEOGOV. 

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Training and experience at the professional journey level which would demonstrate good knowledge of the principles and practices of public personnel administration, including position classification, wage and salary administration, recruitment and selection, employee benefits, employee relations and affirmative action; basic laws, regulations and standards governing employee benefits, worker's compensation and safety programs; organizational and administrative analysis and research methodology; functions, operations and objectives of the South Coast AQMD; computers and computer applications; basic statistical methods and techniques; report writing methods and practices.

 APPLICATION PACKETS MUST INCLUDE:

1. A fully completed, detailed employment application covering at least your past 10 years of employment history (or longer if you have other relevant experience) and listing names and phone numbers of four references.  References must be current and former supervisors, managers or higher responsible for evaluating your work performance.
2. A cover letter, which you must attach to the online application, clearly detailing how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications for this position, including both education and experience, and the reason(s) you are interested in this position.
3. A detailed resume, which you must attach to the online application, that highlights major career responsibilities and accomplishments.
4. An unofficial copy of your transcripts, documenting all qualifying education claimed, submitted as an attachment to your online application. Official transcripts may be requested at a later date.