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Examples of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to the following: Responsible for major projects including classification and salary audits, salary surveys, non-contract meet and confer salary surveys, special studies and reports. Serve as a contact for department staff to provide direction, recommendations and interpretation/application of County policies. Dispute resolutions, contract compliance, department personnel and management interventions and liaison on satellite Human Resources operations. May act as neutral observer in departmental appeal meetings. Administer the County drug and alcohol testing program for safety-sensitive employees. Research legislation, case law, and other labor relation activities. Develop and update Merced County Rules & Regulations and Operations Directives to comply with Federal and State laws. Design and conduct management and non-management employee training for County. Participate in employer-employee relations activities. Counsel employees on personnel questions or problems. Assists in the recruitment and selection process and evaluate application forms. Administer DOJ live scan process for pre-employment/promotional candidates in compliance with State laws. Develop new job specifications and determines salary placement. Updates and modifies existing specifications as necessary. Administer staffing modifications at the direction of the Board in compliance with County policy. Develops and reviews materials in compliance with EEO, Affirmative Action, ADA, FLSA, FMLA, FEHA and other County, State and Federal policies. Conduct interactive meetings with injured employees in compliance with applicable laws, may initiate fitness for duty examinations, and provide guidance/direction to departments. Assist Counsel in preparation of employment related hearings/lawsuits. May be called as a witness in employment hearings. Assist in development of departmental responses for DFEH/EEOC complaints. Prepare Board agenda items and other county documents related to departmental functions. HR Analysts assigned to benefits will also: Organize evaluate and maintain County employee life insurance, health insurance and disability benefit plans, Workers Compensation and Deferred Compensation programs. Analyze new legislation, plan experience data, plan costs, trends and utilization statistics and makes recommendations regarding plan modifications for enhanced benefits, cost containment and effective administration. Negotiate and monitor agreements and contracts with plan care and review providers. Provide information for and participates in meetings with employee and retiree associations and their attorneys regarding health and/or disability plan activities. Make presentations to employees, retirees and outside groups. Recommend resolutions or resolve sensitive and complex issues and concerns related to agenda items. Minimum Qualifications Experience: Level II - Two (2) years of responsible professional public human resources/personnel administration or health plan administration experience Level III - Three (3) years of progressively responsible professional public human resources/personnel administration or health plan administration experience which includes the analysis of sensitive and complex administrative matters and the development and implementation of recommendations. OR Two (2) years successful performance as a Human Resources Analyst II in Merced County. Education : Level II & III - Equivalent to graduation from a four (4) year college or university in public, business, personnel or health administration, political science, or a closely related field. A Master's Degree in Human Resources Management, or Public or Business Administration with course work in labor relations, classification management, and compensation administration may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience. (Additional directly related experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis). License : All Levels Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain. Essential Functions Essential Functions: Provide professional human resources/personnel services and counsel in areas of recruitment, classification, compensation, labor relations, and organizational development to management. Analyze the effect of new laws or administrative regulations on human resources programs. Recommend resolutions to sensitive and complex issues as designated. Design and conduct employee training modules and orientation programs as designated. Investigate and dispose grievances, research legislation, and perform labor relations' activities. Advise departments on classification and compensation requests and issues as assigned. Plan and conduct recruitment activities and provide analysis of staffing requirements. Develop recruitment sources and disseminates recruitment information. Remain abreast of new trends, developments and innovations in the field of human resources. Conduct classification, task analyses, and job restructuring studies and conduct audits. Participate in negotiations with employee and retiree associations, plan carriers and contract consultants for health and disability plans. Analyze data, interpret policies, procedures and regulations; develop appropriate conclusions. Meet deadlines under stressful and sometimes adversarial conditions; complete multiple projects with conflicting deadlines. Resolve conflicts and respond appropriately to complaints. Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and County regulations. Represent the County; make presentations. Operate a personal computer and other office equipment. Establish, implement and achieve goals and objectives. Frequent use of depth perception, peripheral vision and color perception. Frequently lift, carry, reach, push, pull, twist and manipulate large and small objects. Frequent use of hand-eye coordination; normal dexterity, frequent holding and grasping. Frequent use of data entry device including repetitive hand and arm motion. Occasionally lift and carry up to 40 pounds. Repetitive motion, sitting for long periods, walking. Frequent decision making, concentration, and public contact. Some assignments may require working weekends, nights, and/or occasional overtime. Knowledge of: Principles and practices of public personnel administration, life, medical, dental and visions health plans (self-insured and insured), claims administration, utilization review and provider practices. Job analysis, job evaluation and classification practices. Methods of public relations, recruitment, and examining. EEO and Affirmative Action guidelines. Public sector employer/employee relations, activities and practices. Interviewing theory and practices. Current trends in personnel administration and literature in the field. Human resources information systems. Research and statistical methodology. Spreadsheet and data base software applications. Federal and State laws relating to health plan and disability income administration, principles and practices of effective supervision and personnel management, employment law and employer-employee relations. Conflict resolution and contract negotiation skills. California employment law and employer-employee relation statutes. Regular attendance is an essential function. Ability to: Interpret and apply rules and regulations. Collect data and utilize it in making clear and concise reports. Conduct classification and salary audits and develop classification specifications. Provide human resources/personnel services to department management. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with department officials, employees, employee organization representatives and the public. Train and direct professional and/or technical staff. Conduct effective meetings and hearings. Prepare written and oral financial and statistical recommendations, reports and presentations. HOLIDAYS & LEAVES MANAGEMENT LEAVE May receive, depending upon classification, 96 hours per Fiscal Year (prorated for the time remaining in the fiscal year). VACATION 10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours). Optional annual sell back of a portion of accumulated vacation leave hours (maximum - 40 hours). SICK LEAVE .0462 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 12 days (96 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria. HOLIDAYS Twelve paid holidays annually plus one optional holiday. BEREAVEMENT LEAVE Three (3) regularly scheduled consecutive work days or five (5) days if distance traveled over 500 miles one-way. INSURANCE HEALTH INSURANCE County paid health plan with maximum contributions; 100% for employee up to maximum of $420, 50% of dependent up to maximum of $100 for child/$220 for spouse biweekly. There are multiple health plans to choose from. County paid dental and vision plans, 100% for employee, with 50% of dependent premiums paid by the County. County sponsored employee health clinic available for zero or reduced co-pay depending on selected health plan. DISABILITY INSURANCE Management Disability Plan includes a comprehensive Short/Long Term Disability plan paid for by the County. LIFE INSURANCE $50,000 County-paid Management Life Insurance coverage. $5,000 County-paid Life Insurance coverage (Accidental Death and Dismemberment included). Voluntary Term Life and Universal Life Insurance available - premium paid by employee. RETIREMENT DEFERRED COMPENSATION The County offers a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees choose their investment funds and can make pretax contributions to the plan up to the maximum allowable. MERCED COUNTY EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT ASSOCIATION The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code. MCERA members also pay into Social Security.The applicable benefit formula is dependent upon your hire date with an MCERA employer; yourpension amount will be determined by your age, years of service and final compensation amount. EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP) MHN EAP services provides up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free "800" hotline available 24/7 for emergencies and crisis intervention. EAP services include counseling services, legal services, financial services and Work-life Resource services. For more information log on to members.mhn.com. EMPLOYEE TICKETS, COUPONS, and DISCOUNTS The County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state. The discounts and coupons are available for shopping, movies, sporting events, theme parks, zoos and aquariums and much more. THIS BULLETIN IS NOT A CONTRACT AND DOES NOT CREATE CONTRACTUAL OR LEGAL RIGHTS ON BEHALF OF ANY EMPLOYEE. THIS BULLETIN IS SUBJECT OF BEING SUPPLEMENTED, MODIFIED, WITHDRAWN OR OTHERWISE CHANGED PENDING LABOR AGREEMENTS AND/OR AT THE DISCRETION OF THE COUNTY EXECUTIVE OFFICER OR AS THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS DEEM NECESSARY. For answers to specific questions regarding employee benefits, please call Human Resources at 209.385.7682 or go to Merced County Benefits Summary 01 Please describe your experience working in human resources, including the type of work, any HR area(s) of specialty, tasks you performed, and relationships with different levels of management. 02 The current climate has altered in-person meetings and communication. Please describe your experience with various virtual meeting platforms, and please share some techniques you have found to be beneficial for a successful virtual meeting. 03 Please describe your experience in employee and labor relations, including interpretation and implementation of applicable State and Federal laws, and Human Resources policies, procedures, rules and labor contracts. 04 Please describe your experience in administering employee benefits, including billing, open enrollment, COBRA, and your level of interaction with TPAs and/or claims administrators. 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Description Human Resources Analyst I/II HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT The County of El Dorado , Department of Human Resources is a dynamic organization dedicated to promoting the power of public service by fostering a positive, productive, and collaborative workplace where all employees are qualified, empowered, respected, and valued. The Human Resources Department is working every day to make the County of El Dorado the employer of choice, where employees will want to come and stay. LABOR RELATIONS, EMPLOYEE RELATIONS AND BENEFITS SERVICES This position will support multiple areas in Human Resources including Employee Relations and Labor Relations along with Employee Benefits. Employee Relations and Labor Relations The Department of Human Resources promotes and achieves collaboration through the development of harmonious relationships with labor organizations and oversees all bargaining unit modifications. Under the Meyers-Millias-Brown Act, the Department of Human Resources is also responsible for preparing and conducting labor negotiations; interpreting Memoranda of Understanding and policy provisions; investigating, advising on, and hearing grievance and disciplinary appeals; and administering employee relations statutes, ordinances, and policies. The Department utilizes the services of a third party 63 Human Resources & Risk Management administrator on an "as needed" basis to provide legal advice, serve as a chief negotiator, and to provide County representation in employment and labor-related matters. Employee Benefits The Department of Human Resources manages employee benefits contracts and administers employee benefits programs to include employee and retiree 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); Internal Revenue Service Section 125 Cafeteria Plan Consolidated Omnibus Reconciliation Act; disability management leaves; and deferred compensation (Internal Revenue Code Section 457). Benefits are delivered through a number of contracts establishing and administering both fully insured and self-insured health plans. THE OPPORTUNITY In this exciting opportunity, you will apply your Human Resources expertise, while developing collaborative relationships within Human Resources and County departments, to help achieve our strategic goals and promote the power of public service. You will perform professional analytical work in the administration of labor and employee relations and promote successful human resources operations, programs, and projects, including but not limited to classification, compensation, equal employment opportunity, employee and labor relations, and training and development. While applying human resources best practices and procedures, you will make recommendations for organizational, operational, policy, and procedural improvements and provide consulting services to County management and staff regarding all aspects of human resources programs and activities. For a full description of duties and responsibilities please review the job description here. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to: Perform professional analytical work in the administration of assigned human resources operation focused on labor and employee relations programs and projects; conduct analyses to identify alternatives and make recommendations regarding such matters as organizational structure, staffing, cost/benefit, productivity, and policy or procedure modifications and evaluate alternatives and develops conclusions. Provide advice and counsel to department directors, managers, supervisors, and employees in the interpretation and correct application of federal, state, and County policies, MOUs, procedures, and programs pertaining to human resources policies, procedures, contracts application, and the administration of grievances. Respond 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. Analyze proposed legislation, labor law, court cases, advisory committee recommendations, and decisions of hearing bodies to determine impact on departmental operations; recommends sound courses of action. THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The Director of Human Resources seeks a human resources professional who desires to have a key analytical role in shaping the culture of Human Resources in the County and has a strong background in human resources labor and employee relations. The desired candidate possesses a relentless desire to make improvements in all assigned areas of responsibility and can create realistic and actionable plans which translate improvements into achievable goals. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Human Resources uses the requirements below to determine if you are qualified: Education and Experience: Any combination of the required experience, education, and training that would provide the essential knowledge, skills, and abilities are qualifying. Human Resources Analyst I : Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in human resources management, business or public administration, industrial/organizational psychology, or a closely related field; AND Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience performing paraprofessional administrative duties equivalent to a Human Resources Technician or Administrative Technician. Human Resources Analyst II : Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in human resources management, business or public administration, industrial/organizational psychology, or a closely related field; AND Two (2) years of increasingly responsible professional human resources experience, preferably in the public sector. Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid California driver license and a satisfactory driving record at the time of appointment, and maintenance of such during employment. Click here to view the minimum qualifications for a Human Resources Analyst I/II as well as the physical, environmental, and working conditions. HOW TO APPLY SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION Apply online by clicking on the 'Apply' link at the top of this announcement. When your online application and responses to the required supplemental questions are complete, click 'Accept'. If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, contact Michael Reddin in Human Resources at michael.reddin@edcgov.us . RECRUITMENT PROCESS The Department of Human Resources will screen all applications to identify qualified candidates. After the screening, qualified candidates will be referred to the next step and notified of all further procedures applicable to their status in the recruitment process. Written Exam (Pass/Fail) : A written exam will be utilized to determine if an applicant progresses to the next step in the exam process. The examination has been tentatively scheduled for 1/28/2021. If it is determined that you meet the minimum qualifications and are therefore eligible to participate, you will be notified by email at least one week prior to the examination. Training and Experience Review (Weighted 100%) : A Training and Experience Review consists of job/subject matter experts. Reviewers will rate your responses to the supplemental questions included in the application to assign a rating and determine the best-qualified candidates. Only candidates who are determined to be best qualified will be invited to participate further in the selection process. This review is tentatively scheduled for 2/1/2021. For more information on the recruitment process click here. Based on the hiring department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION The County of El Dorado is recruiting applicants for Human Resources Analyst I/II, Labor/Employee Relation. This recruitment will establish a list for the purpose of filling current and future full time, part-time and extra help vacancies for at least three (3) months. There is currently one (1) full-time vacancy in the Department of Human Resources located in Placerville, CA. Click here for Frequently Asked Questions . The County of El Dorado is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Many job classifications require pre-employment medical screening. Depending on the job classification, medical screening may include testing for drugs, including but not limited to marijuana; a positive test may result in revocation of an employment offer. ABOUT THE COUNTY OF EL DORADO Not just rustic mining towns and historic sites - Today El Dorado County is a year-round vacation destination overflowing with outdoor adventure, inviting agritourism locations, enriching family activities, and a proud Gold Rush history. Escape the traffic and smog because El Dorado County is just: 40 miles to Downtown Sacramento 50 miles to Sacramento International Airport 129 miles to San Francisco Here are a few of the many activities and events available throughout El Dorado County: Hiking, Camping, Fishing, Boating, and Watersports Skiing and Snowboarding Live Music and Music Festivals Local Craft Breweries and Wineries El Dorado County Fair Placerville Speedway Races Farm to Fork Restaurants Local Shopping Gems CHECK OUT OUR VIDEO TO LEARN MORE! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUjnDdn-S9s Closing Date/Time: 1/23/2021 11:59 PM Pacific

Personnel Analysts are responsible for performing comprehensive personnel functions for a state department, division or agency. Work may involve employee relations, recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, employee development, benefit administration, staffing and payroll. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform work independently with little or no additional training. The Labor Relations Unit in the Division of Human Resource Management in Carson City is recruiting for a Personnel Analyst 2. This position will underfill the Personnel Analyst 3 position and may progress to the higher level upon meeting the minimum qualifications, and with the approval of the appointing authority. This unit is responsible for providing expert consultation to employees, employee representatives, agency human resources representatives, and agency management on human resources practices, labor relations, and collective bargaining. The position develops proposed regulations to carry out the provisions of NRS 284, Senate Bill 135 (2019), and other State and federal mandates. This position will provide consultation on issues such as progressive discipline, grievances, performance management, and bargaining agreements. Other duties include developing forms and publications and assisting in and/or presenting training classes on related topics. This position has a travel requirement of up to 25% and requires a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility at the time of appointment and for continuing employment. The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.*** Closing Date/Time:

Personnel Analysts are responsible for performing comprehensive personnel functions for a state department, division or agency. Work may involve employee relations, recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, employee development, benefit administration, staffing and payroll. Under general direction of a Supervisory Personnel Analyst, performs complex, technical personnel functions involving recruitment, selection, testing, classification and compensation duties. Work is performed on complex projects such as comprehensive occupational studies. An incumbent in this class is expected to operate on an independent basis. This is the advanced journey level in the series. This position is located in the Labor Relations Unit in the Division of Human Resource Management in Carson City. This unit is responsible for providing expert consultation to employees, employee representatives, agency human resources representatives, and agency management on human resources practices, labor relations, and collective bargaining. The position develops proposed regulations to carry out the provisions of NRS 284, Senate Bill 135 (2019) and other State and federal mandates. This position will be responsible for providing consultation on issues such as progressive discipline, grievances, performance management, and bargaining agreements. Other duties include developing forms and publications and assisting in and/or presenting training classes on related topics. The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. ***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE PRIOR TO THE POSTED CLOSING DATE DEPENDING ON THE AMOUNT OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.*** Closing Date/Time:

This job posting was last updated on October 7, 2020 CURRENT SALARY:   up to $100,860 annually (salary range: $75,264 - $100,860) SALARY EFFECTIVE JULY 2021:   up to $111,192 annually (salary range: $82,980 - $111,192) *Effective July 2022: 2% Salary Increase will be applied. *Due to recent budget reductions, employees in these classifications are required to furlough 104 hours between June 21, 2020 and July 20, 2021.  New employees will have their required furlough hours prorated based on hire date. JOB SUMMARY This is a responsible professional/technical position involving work in researching and developing budgetary and management reporting systems.   CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:   Work involves financial and statistical analyses, studies and reports; development of budgetary systems; development of work measurement systems; and preparation of financial justifications.  Work also involves research and development of:  work simplification systems; improved and new sources of revenue; and cost control systems.  Other duties will include responsibility for:  cost and benefits analysis of various proposals arising out of labor negotiations; cost versus benefit justification analysis and review of budget requests; program and special fund cost analysis; and assisting staff in preparing cost and statistical analyses required for presentation to staff, City Manager and the City Council.  Work is performed under the general direction of the Finance Director, and is reviewed through conferences and reports.   Confidential Employee Designation:  An employee in this classification may have access to decisions or the decision-making process of the City concerning matters related to employer-employee relations and may have access to or may prepare confidential materials and/or information and/or recommendations on behalf of the City in matters relating to employer-employee relations. APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:   All applicants must complete an online City application and supplemental questionnaire. This recruitment may close at any time without notice, therefore prompt application is encouraged. THE NEXT APPLICATION REVIEW DATE IS MONDAY, NOVEMBER 25, 2019 Candidates are requested to provide specific information regarding their education and experience as it relates to the position by completing all fields of the application.   Applications may be rejected if incomplete.  Do not include text or attached resumes, as they will not be accepted or reviewed in the application process. Based upon the information presented on the application, a limited number of candidates who possess qualifications most pertinent to the position will be invited to participate in the selection process.  The selection process may include, but is not limited to, the following components:  application review and evaluation, written examination or exercise, physical examination, practical exercise and interview evaluation. Please notify the Human Resources Division 72 hours in advance of the test date if you have a disability which requires accommodation for the testing process. The eligibility list will be in effect for one (1) year, unless exhausted sooner.   The eligibility list established from this recruitment may be utilized to fill lower-level vacancies which occur during the life of the list.   Notifications during this recruitment will be sent by email only  (regardless of the notification preference selected during the on-line application process). Notifications will be sent to the email address that is listed on your on-line application.   All employment offers made by the City are contingent upon establishing proof of a prospective candidate's legal authorization to work in the United States and successfully passing all components of the pre-employment process which may include, but is not limited to:  comprehensive background check, criminal history check (livescan fingerprint check), polygraph examination, post-offer psychological evaluation and post-offer medical evaluation (may include drug screen).   Note: The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained within may be modified or revoked without notice. Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Description San Mateo County Health is seeking a well-qualified individual for the position of Payroll/Personnel Supervisor , to under direction of the Deputy Director for Finance and Administration, plan, organize, supervise, review and evaluate the work of departmental payroll/personnel support staff; provide technical, complex and specialized payroll and departmental human resources support. The current vacancy is in the Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Division, located in San Mateo, CA. The Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Division employs over 630 staff. The Payroll/Personnel Supervisor will lead a team that is tasked with processing biweekly payroll, personnel requisitions, on-boarding new employees, processing employee transactions such as new hires, promotions, demotions, transfers and terminations, and all other human resources related transactions, processing salary increases to include special allowances, conducting payroll audits, managing employee leaves and providing on-going training on timecard and the payroll system to department employees. This position will have a considerable amount of work using Workday software. Payroll and personnel functions are dea dline driven resulting in a v ery fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have: Experience in payroll and personnel for a complex government agency and/or healthcare organization At least three years of experience using Workday software Ability to process and monitor multiple tasks/processes simultaneously Experience working with multiple union Memorandum of Understandings Working with multiple timecard/payroll codes and charge departments, some with 24/7 operations Researching payroll errors, calculating errors, and making retroactive adjustments Ability to lead and motivate their team Excellent verbal and written communication skills NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. Examples Of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Supervise and direct payroll/personnel support staff and activities; organize and assign work, set priorities and follow up to ensure coordination and completion of assigned work. Plan, schedule and assign a variety of tasks related to maintenance of the personnel and payroll systems. Participate in the hiring assigned staff, recommending selection for management approval. Train assigned staff in payroll and personnel practices and procedures. Evaluate employee performance, counsel employees, and effectively recommend initial corrective action and other personnel decisions. Determine work schedules and authorize leaves, ensuring the effective, efficient and timely completion of all work. Provide input into the budget and goal setting processes for the unit. Perform difficult, technical and specialized office support work, relating specifically to payroll, human resources and employee relations activities, which require the use of independent judgment and the application of technical skills. Develop and prepare a variety of reports and information related to use of staff, payroll costs, employment practices and related personnel and payroll functions; research and assemble information from a variety of sources for the completion of forms and preparation of reports; make arithmetic and/or statistical calculations. Process time reporting forms, verify information and calculations, specific payroll rates related to holiday, overtime, off-shift and predetermined premium rates; monitor leave , time balances and compensatory time totals. Prepare and process personnel requisition forms for filling permanent, temporary and part-time vacancies. Process paperwork required for new employees; orient such employees regarding County benefit programs and obtain information to complete required forms and begin coverage. Confer with human resources and departmental staff regarding specified human resources and/or employee relations matters, including Civil Service Rules, MOU provisions and related policies and procedures. Organize and maintain various files, including those related to personnel matters. Enter and retrieve data using a personal or on-line computer system; review computer or manually produced reports for accuracy and make corrections as required. Distribute department staff work hours to varied cost control and fiscal accounts; audit and balance such cost distributions. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications Knowledge of: Supervisory principles and practices, including work planning, scheduling, review, evaluation and employee training and corrective action. Methods and practices related to payroll and personnel processes in a complex, public agency. County labor contracts, Civil Service Rules and other related policies and procedures. Concepts and terminology related to County human resources and employee relations issues and documents. Office administrative practices and procedures, including record keeping and the operation of standard office equipment. Basic business data processing and business arithmetic, including percentages and decimals. Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation. Record keeping principles and procedures. HRIS and timekeeping system. Skill/Ability to: Plan, assign, supervise, direct, review and evaluate the work of others. Train others in work procedures. Analyze and resolve administrative problems related to the payroll function. Perform detailed, difficult, technical and specialized payroll, human resources and employee relations support work. Organize and prioritize work, meeting critical deadlines and follow up on assignments with a minimum of supervision. Interpret complex written guidelines, rules, policies and procedures and accurately apply the direction provided to operational actions and procedures. Understand immediate and downstream effects of executed actions, decisions and advice. Organize, research and maintain confidential office files. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work. Analyze data and make arithmetic calculations as needed with speed and accuracy. Use initiative and sound independent judgment within established guidelines. Communicate clearly and effectively with employees, managers and external agencies through verbal and written methods. Embrace and learn new technology, software or systems related especially those related to payroll and personnel coordination. Keep up to date and adapt quickly to changes in related procedures and HRIS business processes. Collaborate with managers and supervisors, give guidance and/or training on related payroll and personnel transactions. Operate standard office equipment and common office software applications such as email, word processing, spreadsheets and internet browsers. Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is five years of experience processing payroll information and interpreting complex rules and regulations related to human resources and/or employee relations functions, one year of which is in a lead capacity. Application/Examination Open & Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current County of San Mateo and County of San Mateo Superior Court of California employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. The examination will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions.an interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification . All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. ~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~ Final Filing Date: January 27, 2021 Application Screening: January 28, 2021 Panel/Department Interviews: February 8 and/or 9, 2021 At the County of San Mateo, we welcome and celebrate the diversity of our employees, and strive to create a workplace where they feel valued every day. County of San Mateo is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Talent Acquisition Analyst: Yvonne Alvidrez (011421) (Payroll / Personnel Supervisor - E462)