Salary: $100,000.00 – $115,000.00 Annually
Location : Tucson, AZ
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2023-00807
Department: Human Resources
Division: HR EMP RELATIONS
Opening Date: 05/19/2023
FLSA: Exempt
Position Description
This position is in the Employee Relations Division of the Human Resources Department.
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Salary Grade: U4
We are seeking an experienced employment law attorney or highly skilled Human Resources professional to join our Employee Relations team as a Division Manager. In this role, you are responsible for drafting and updating policy that is in compliance with federal and state law, actively engaging in the ADA interactive process, and acting as the County’s HIPAA Privacy Officer. You will provide oversight of Employee Relations, ADA, FMLA approvals, occupational health, and drug and alcohol testing, and maintain relationships with vendors who handle workers’ compensation and unemployment claims. You will have extensive knowledge of conducting administrative investigations, issuance of progressive discipline, and applying Human Resource principles. You will provide a leadership role that requires a high level of human resources expertise to include identifying potential liabilities, evaluating County risks, mitigating exposure, and providing daily guidance to department heads on the correct application of employment laws, regulations, and County policies. You will serve as a key leader on the Human Resources management team and actively promote the values of our organization – Accountable – Respectful – Ethical.
This classification is in the unclassified service and is exempt from the Pima County Merit System Rules.
Duties/Responsibilities
(Work assignments may vary depending on the department’s needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.)
Supervises and manages the activities and staff of assigned functional area;
Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of services provided by assigned division(s) and assures compliance with applicable federal, state, County and related laws, rules and regulations;
Assists in the development of long-/short-term goals and related planning for area of assignment;
Assists in developing and administering budgets for assigned areas of responsibility, and provides input to the Departmental budget processes;
Resolves problems/issues arising from operations of subordinate units;
Participates in or acts as Departmental representative for, various committees, task forces, boards, and commissions;
Coordinates division operations with other internal divisions, County agencies and departments, and outside agencies;
Supervises, trains, and evaluates subordinate professional, paraprofessional, and technical staff, to include contractors;
Researches, analyzes, and make recommendations to supervisors, client departments, and employees to identify and resolve problems through application of appropriate County rules, policies, and procedures;
Conducts research, investigations, analysis, and documentation of confidential and contentious issues and situations and recommends remedial actions to the Director;
Prepares and delivers reports on activities;
Exercises signature authority for the Department Director on delegated issues;
Monitors contractual agreements and services, and prepares requests for and analyzes proposals received for area of responsibility;
Oversees the development and maintenance of required documentation, files (manual and automated), and related materials as required by federal, state, county, and other laws, rules, and regulations for areas of responsibility;
Maintains appropriate security and confidentiality of information encountered or created in the course of assigned duties;
May represent or act on behalf of the Department Director for own area of responsibility and as directed;
May be required to testify in court and before boards, commissions, and like bodies relative to activities of assigned area of responsibility.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
Knowledge of:
- principles and practices of assigned functional area;
- principles and practices of staff supervision, training, evaluation and professional development;
- applicable federal, state, County and related laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures for area of assignment;
- organizational structure and functions of County departments and agencies;
- community resources and related topics;
- capabilities and use of automated/computer-based information systems.
Skill in:
- assessing area of responsibility for effectiveness and recommending or initiating needed changes to enhance services;
- supervising, training and evaluating assigned staff;
- interpreting and applying appropriate laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures to assigned activities;
- investigating, documenting and analyzing problems, issues and situations, and developing recommendations to address same;
- assessing delivery of services to assure compliance with appropriate laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures, and directing/recommending needed changes;
- developing and evaluating responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and contract issues;
- overseeing contractor performance for assigned areas and recommending contract changes or related actions;
- documentation of assigned unit activities, to include creation and maintenance of mandated records;
- communicating effectively.
Minimum Qualifications
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: (1) A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in public or business administration or a related field, as determined by the Appointing Authority at the time of recruitment, and five years of related professional experience, which included at least two years of direct supervisory experience.
(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)
OR:
(2) Three years of experience with Pima County in a supervisory position within the particular area of assignment.
Qualifying education and experience must be clearly documented in the “Education” and “Work Experience” sections of the application. Do not substitute a resume for your application or write “see resume” on your application.
Preferred Qualifications: (Be specific in describing your experience in your application. Ensure the descriptions provided illustrate your competencies, specifically addressing the required and preferred qualifications.):
- Juris Doctorate or Master’s Degree, with three (3) years experience actively practicing as an employment law attorney litigating employment-related matters or five (5) years of professional experience in human resources management, with working knowledge of federal and state laws and an organization’s policies.
- Keeping abreast of new/updates in employment laws and regularly drafting/updating organizational policy to comply with such requirements.
- Experience in the HIPAA Privacy Officer role for an organization and managing compliance with federal and state HIPAA regulations and guidelines.
- Active engagement in ADA interactive processes with employees and employer representatives.
- Experience in evaluating/approving FMLA requests, fitness for duty issues, return to work programs, and evaluating/navigating special medical evaluation requests.
- Extensive experience in conducting/analyzing administrative investigations for possible violations of personnel policies, rules, or laws.
- Experience with risk management programs including Occupational Health, FMCSA, and CDL compliance, drug and alcohol testing, and substance abuse program services.
Selection Procedure:
Pima County Human Resources Department reserves the right to admit to the selection process only those candidates that meet the minimum/desired qualifications. All applications will be assessed based on an evaluation of the listed education and experience. Candidates meeting the minimum/desired qualifications may be further evaluated/scored against any advertised Preferred Qualifications. Additional assessments/testing may be required as part of the selection process.
Supplemental Information
Licenses and Certificates: Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver’s license at the time of application or prior to completion of initial/promotional probation. Failure to maintain the required licensure shall be grounds for termination.
Special Notice Item: The County requires pre-employment background checks. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening to include verification of work history, education, and criminal conviction history. A prior criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify a candidate from employment with the County.
Physical/Sensory Requirements: Physical and sensory abilities will be determined by position.
EEO Information: Pima County Government is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, kinship, political interest, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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