Job Description

Position Description

Salary Grade: 60
As the Employee Relations Human Resources Supervisor, you will oversee Compliance Officers and Investigators. This role demands a comprehensive understanding of Human Resources laws, rules, policies, and principles related to various EEOC matters such as discrimination, harassment, and retaliation, as well as regulations like FLSA, FMLA, and ADA. You should also be well-versed in merit system rules, progressive discipline, grievance processes, and merit appeals.

Duties/Responsibilities

((Work assignments may vary depending on the department\'s needs and will be communicated to the applicant or incumbent by the supervisor.)
In conjunction with management, plans, organizes, and coordinates the activities of the assigned functional area;

Supervises professional and support staff in the assigned functional area;

Analyzes, defines, and establishes section and division program areas and objectives for long and short-term planning related to the county\'s personnel programs;

Researches and analyzes data and makes recommendations to management to develop or revise policies and determine strategies for the development and delivery of services relating to the assigned functional area;

Monitors and evaluates program performance and effectiveness of services provided and assures compliance with applicable federal, state, and county policies and regulations;

Organizes, supervises, and prepares studies and written reports on functional area activities and submits them to management for action, consideration, or direction;

Directs and may participate in the conduct of investigations, inquiries, assessments, evaluations, and audits of other department\'s compliance with relevant rules, regulations, policies, procedures and provides management recommendations to address issues or discrepancies identified;

Maintains and recommends or coordinates changes to county rules, regulations, procedures, and instructions through appropriate management channels, including other agencies, e.g., merit system commission, law enforcement merit commission, etc.;

Coordinates and may participate in the receipt, investigation, resolution, and documentation of employee grievances, complaints, allegations of discrimination/nondiscrimination, merit system appeals, mediation programs, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and workplace violence complaints;

Represents Human Resources management for the assigned area of responsibility as directed, in various forums;

Directs the creation and maintenance of required functional area public records in manual, computer-based, and electronic forms;

Coordinates the development of informational materials to promote an accurate understanding of program activities, services, and requirements provided by the assigned functional area;

Advises client departments and operating agencies on the interpretation and application of county personnel policies and procedures;

Researches, analyzes, interprets, and implements personnel policy, rules, regulations, requirements, and directives;

Assigns work, trains, and evaluates assigned personnel;

Recommends and monitors work-unit budgets;

Monitors contractual agreements and services and prepares requests for and analyzes proposals received for the area of responsibility;

Provides guidance and makes recommendations on actions regarding contracted services related to personnel functions;

Develops and maintains written procedures for area of responsibility;

Maintains, and assures staff maintains required security and confidentiality of information created or encountered in the performance of duties;

Maintains currency on the relevant county, local, state, and federal laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures that affect the functional area of responsibility.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Knowledge of:

• supervisory and managerial techniques;
• principles, practices, and techniques of delivery of human resources services in a governmental setting;
• principles and practices of the assigned functional area;
• principles of contract administration;
• techniques of information gathering, processing, analysis, and presentation;
• federal, state, and local legislation affecting functional areas; applications of computer-based resources to facilitate and document functional area activities.

Skill in:

• supervising, training, and evaluating assigned staff;
• analyzing and evaluating compiled data and reports;
• interpreting and applying laws, rules, regulations, procedures, and policies;
• conducting and documenting inquiries, investigations, audits, and reviews;
• communicating effectively, both orally and in writing;
• negotiating, coordinating, and facilitating activities of assigned functional area;
• analyzing personnel situations, activities, and problems through various research methodologies and developing recommendations for management attention;
• analyzing and administering contracts.

Minimum Qualifications

1. A Bachelor\'s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in human resources/personnel, business, public administration, management or a closely related field as defined by the Appointing Authority at the time of recruitment and three years of exempt, professional level human resources/personnel experience, with at least one year of supervisory experience.

(Relevant experience and/or education from an accredited college or university may be substituted.)

OR

2. Three (3) years of Pima County Human Resources Department or department personnel experience in an exempt-level position. 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.):

• Minimum three (3) years of supervisory experience.
• Experience conducting confidential and sensitive investigations (including performing complaint intake and triage; identifying relevant witnesses; leading/performing in-person investigative interviews; identifying, collecting, and analyzing relevant evidence, and writing reports).
• Experience interpreting and applying employment-related federal regulations, state statutes, administrative rules, and internal organizational policies/procedures.
• Experience approving FMLA-qualifying events and engaging in the ADA interactive process with employees and management.
• EEOC compliance-related experience such as providing interpretation, coaching, direction, and training to management and employees.

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 may require specific licenses or certifications required by law, statute, accrediting agencies, or contract provisions. Failure to obtain/maintain such licenses or certifications may be grounds for termination. Some positions require a valid Arizona Class D driver\'s license at the time of application, appointment, or prior to completion of initial/promotional probation.

Special Notice Items: 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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