Senior Human Resources Analyst (Employee and Labor Relations)

SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST (EMPLOYEE AND LABOR RELATIONS)
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
$95533.69 $133747.59 ANNUALLY (DOQ)
REGULAR POSITION

Initial salary placement is generally made between the start and mid-point of the posted range. New hires are not eligible to start at the maximum of the posted range.

LACDA Overview

The Los Angeles County Development Authority (LACDA) is a dynamic innovative agency created in 1982 by the Board of Supervisors. The LACDAs core pillars include housing and community development programs that benefit the unincorporated Los Angeles County areas and various incorporated cities that participate in LACDA programs. Funded primarily with federal grants the LACDA is an industry leader in sponsoring new solutions to housing and forming partnerships with private and public agencies. To find out more about the LACDA please visit our web site at .

Division Overview

POSITION OVERVIEW

Under general direction performs a variety of complex analytical and sensitive work in support of employee and labor relations functions. This includes managing conflict resolution conducting administrative investigations drafting clear and thorough investigation reports recommending disciplinary action facilitating union negotiations and meetings reviewing employee performance evaluations developing or revising policies and procedures providing guidance and consultation on employee and labor matters; developing and delivering training and performing related duties as assigned.

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work performed by this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities duties and/or skills required. Management reserves the right to add modify change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Conducts complex work in support of employee and labor relations.
• Advises management on policy interpretation and application.
• Confers with management to resolve employee relations issues.
• Researches analyses and responds to grievances.
• Investigates alleged policy violations; prepares prompt and thorough investigative reports advises management regarding appropriate disciplinary actions.
• Participates in takes notes and facilitates union negotiations and meetings.
• Partners with various division management to recommend write and impose disciplinary action in accordance with the bargaining unit agreement.
• Provides consultation with management to advise on personnel and performance matters.
• Develops and conducts employee and labor relations training for management.
• Assesses Authority training needs; responds to inquiries of required trainings; researches courses offered by external organizations; makes facility and equipment arrangements; develops coordinates and conducts employee trainings.
• Conducts research and formulates policy recommendations regarding changes in applicable local state and federal laws rules and regulations governing human resources management.
• Acts as a resource for employees on policy and procedure questions and aids in resolving human resources related problems.
• Participates in the development and implementation of human resources policies; consults with Authority staff and management; assesses impacts to Authority operations; leads training and development efforts as part of the implementation plan.
• Stays up to date on new trends and innovations in the field of human resources.
• Attends division meetings and other sub-committee meetings as assigned; establishes and maintains contact and working relationships with all internal customers.
• Prepares reports presentations and documentation.
• Maintains accurate and confidential records and files.
• Contributes to ensuring that the agencys policies and programs are carried out in compliance with all applicable laws rules and regulations governing human resources.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Essential Knowledge and Abilities:

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of human resources.
• Applicable local state and federal laws rules and regulations governing human resources management for a public agency.
• EEO rules and regulations.
• Meyers-Milias Brown Act
• Public Employee Relations Board
• Human resources systems and databases.
• Training and development needs assessment; development of curriculum learning objectives and lesson plans.
• Research statistical analytical and reporting methods techniques and procedures.
• Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public vendors contractors and Authority staff.
• The structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words rules of composition and grammar.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program project and task coordination including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

Ability to:

• Understand interpret and apply laws rules regulations policies procedures and labor/management agreements.
• Prepare clear and concise reports correspondence policies procedures and other written materials.
• Identify problems research and analyze relevant information and develop and present recommendations and justification for solutions.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Effectively represent the Authority in meetings with divisions and in meetings with individuals.
• Prepare clear effective and accurate reports correspondence and other written materials.
• Use tact initiative prudence and independent judgment within general policy and procedural and legal guidelines.
• Independently organize work set priorities meet critical deadlines and follow-up on assignments.
• Effectively use computer systems software applications relevant to work performed and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
• Establish maintain and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Minimum Qualifications:

Any 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.

Education:

• Equivalent to a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in human resources business or public administration or other related field.

Experience:

• Three (3) years of increasingly responsible professional experience in employee and labor relations.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Some positions may require possession of a valid California Drivers License to be maintained throughout employment or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
• Some positions may require possession of industry specific licenses and/or certifications to be maintained throughout employment.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Public sector experience
• Experience with or working knowledge of the Meyers-Milias-Brown Act
• Experience conducting administrative investigations and preparing investigative reports

Equal Opportunity

The LACDA is an equal opportunity employer committed to valuing diversity in the workforce and fostering an inclusive workplace for all employees.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you are an individual with a disability and need to request reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) please call the LACDA Human Resources at or via email at

Application Process

To be considered all applicants are required to apply online by the filing deadline. Applications will be reviewed for possession of minimum qualifications and evaluated according to the essential functions of the the Work Experience section of the application applicants must demonstrate their experience by providing a clear description of the work performed as it relates to the position. Each job held must include the dates of employment name and address of the employer position title hours per week and supervisor. Please note resumes will not be reviewed to determine qualifications.

Supplemental questions are considered a part of the application process and must be carefully answered. All required questions must be completed before the application can be submitted. The supplemental questions will be used to evaluate the applicants education training and experience.

Education Verification

To receive credit for required education applicants must attach a copy of their diploma degree or official/unofficial transcripts. Please note foreign degrees (or degrees completed outside of the United States) require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency conducted by a credential evaluation service such as The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE).

Please include three (3) professional references in the Reference section of your application.

Failure to comply with this application process may result in disqualification.

Screening and Selection Process

Following the review of application materials the most qualified candidates will be contacted via email and text messaging if elected for an assessment test and/or interview. Please check the email account provided on the application for important communications regarding the status of your application and/or next steps.

Salary Compensation

Salary compensation is determined based on qualifications which include experience education knowledge skills and abilities. Initial salary placement typically falls between the start and mid-point of the posted range. Promotional hires receive a standard promotional increase. New hires cannot start at the maximum of the posted range.

Conditions of Employment

Candidates selected from the process will receive an offer of employment contingent upon the successful completion of satisfactory reference checks a post-offer medical examination a criminal background check and a driving record check. Background and driving record check information will be considered in determining the applicants suitability for the position.

Possession of a valid California Drivers License to be maintained throughout employment or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Failure to meet these pre-employment requirements will be grounds for withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment.

Proof of authorization to work in the United States will be required at the time of hire.

Employment with the LACDA is at-will and may be terminated at any time with or without cause.

DEADLINE: MARCH 6 2026 at 11:59 PM
APPLY IMMEDIATELY THE POSITION MAY CLOSE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.

RECRUITMENT NUMBER: 26010