Senior HR/Risk Analyst (Labor Relations)

Position Description

This is your opportunity to become a member of an extraordinary organization and a dynamic team.

The Personnel Services Department is recruiting a Senior Human Resources/Risk Analyst in the Labor Relations Division. Incumbents in this classification will perform a variety of advanced and complex analytical assignments, which require extensive technical knowledge, initiative, discretion, and judgment.

The incumbent will assist with negotiations of memoranda of understanding with employee organizations; coordinating labor relations issues, serve as a professional advisor on the interpretation and application of memoranda of understanding, meet and confer obligations and City policy as it relates to labor relations.

The ideal candidate should possess a strong background in labor relations principles and practices including grievance procedures, arbitration, dispute resolution and collective bargaining as well as strong writing skills.

May supervise and provide lead direction to staff.

This is an unclassified position in which the incumbent serves at the will of the Department Director. This position is currently a hybrid remote work opportunity at the discretion of the Department Director.

Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule

UNIT 2 Classification - Management Confidential - Unrepresented

HEALTH INSURANCE: The City contributes toward monthly premiums for PPO medical, dental, and vision for the employee and their dependents.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT: IRS 125 Plan for health and dependent care expenses. DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary 457 plan with Fidelity Investments to increase your retirement savings.
HOLIDAYS: Ten (10) City-observed annual holidays in addition to one (1) birthday and two (2) personal days.
MANAGEMENT LEAVE: 60 hours per fiscal year, 48 of which can be cashed out annually. ANNUAL LEAVE: Accrual of 15.5 hours per month of Annual Leave, with cash-out provisions. SUPPLEMENTAL SICK: 40 hours per fiscal year. 80 hours lifetime maximum
LIFE INSURANCE: Benefit equal to annual salary; premium paid by the City. LONG-TERM DISABILITY: Benefit equal to 66.66% of monthly salary up to $7,500 per month after 30 days of disability; premium paid by the City.
HEALTH REIMBURSEMENT ARRANGEMENT: Eligible retirees can use remaining Sick Leave balance at 80% of hourly rate and other leave balances, if applicable, to reimburse medical insurance and qualified medical expenses, tax free.
RETIREMENT: City of Fresno Retirement System - one of the state's most well-funded public retirement systems. Reciprocity with other CA public agencies, including CalPERS. Retirement benefits vest after five years of service. City employees do not participate in Social Security.
DEFERRED RETIREMENT OPTION PROGRAM (DROP): a voluntary program that allows an employee to deposit retirement benefits into a special savings account within the retirement system while working for the City of Fresno for up to 10 years. Participation requires a minimum age of 50 and that the employee is vested. Benefits include ownership of the accumulated funds, compound interest earnings, and alternative distribution options.

The Requirements

The ideal candidate will possess the following education and experience:

-Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Personnel Management, Industrial Relations, or closely related field;
AND

-Three (3) years of progressively responsible professional personnel experience or two years of experience as a Human Resources Analyst or Risk Analyst with the City of Fresno. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the education on a year-for-year basis, up to a maximum of two years.

The successful candidates must possess solid written and verbal communication skills, and be knowledgeable in the application of various federal, state and local personnel and employment laws in the particular subject matter areas in which we are recruiting.

APPLICANTS MUST ATTACH A COPY OF THEIR BACHELOR'S DEGREE OR COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS FOR VERIFICATION OF REQUIRED UNITS.

This position requires possession and continued maintenance of a valid California Driver's License. Candidates considered for hire must provide proof of a valid driver's license and current copy of their driving record.

Selection Process

Interested and qualified applicants must submit an official City of Fresno application on-line at www.fresno.gov/jobs. For information on how to complete an on-line application, please view "Instruction Guide" on the City's website, Personnel Services Career Opportunities page, or call (559) 621-6950 for assistance. Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of a completed employment application.

A select group of candidates will be invited to an interview.

Additional Information

HOW TO ATTACH DEGREE OR TRANSCRIPTS:
1. Go to www.fresno.gov/jobs > City of Fresno Jobs > Apply On-Line
2. Enter the same Login Information (Username & Password) that was used to apply for this job
3. Under the section "My Career Tools"(located towards the top of the page), Find "Cover Letters & Attachments"
4. Select "Add Attachments" near the bottom
5. For Attachment Type, choose the most appropriate option (i.e. "DMV Printout")
a. If you do not see an appropriate choice, you may use "Reference Attachments") then see the next step (Step 6.)
6. Under Attachment Purpose, you can TYPE a description. For example "DMV"
7. Then Select "Add Attachment"
8. Select the "Browse" button and locate your attachment
9. Once you have selected your attachment, Select "Open"
10. Select "Upload"
11. Select "Save & Return"

Equal Opportunity Employer

We welcome applicants of any race, gender, religion, ancestry or disability. For more information, please refer to our Career Opportunities web page on the City of Fresno web site.

Closing Date/Time: 06/06/2024

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