Senior Analyst, Employee Relations at Pinal County – Florence, Arizona

Pinal County Human Resources is expanding its team to better serve our exceptional employees. Our department is full of passionate and dedicated professionals who work to improve the employee experience throughout the entire employment lifecycle. Our team is collaborative, supportive, and genuinely cares about our employees and the county. We are looking for like-minded individuals to join us and who are eager to make a difference.

Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU. Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job. Read more about the position and see if it is a good match for you. Check out our fantastic suite of our offerings:

• An Employer that Values Each Employee and Prioritizes a Work Experience that Provides Ample Time for Stress Reduction and Work Life Balance.
• Paid Vacation And Sick Leave
  1. 15 Vacation Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
     • After Three (3) Years of Service 18 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
     • After Five (5) Years of Service 20 Vacation Days Accrued Annually
• Ten Paid Holidays + One Paid Floating Holiday to Use as You Wish
• 13 Sick Leave Days Accrued Annually Starting Day One
• Paid Sabbaticals Every Five (5) Years
  1. Two-Week Sabbatical After Five Years of Continuous Service
  2. Three-Week Sabbatical After Ten Years of Continuous Service
  3. Four-Week Sabbatical After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
  4. Four-Week Sabbaticals Every Five Years After Fifteen Years of Continuous Service
• Comprehensive Wellness Program
  1. Quarterly Wellness Challenges
  2. Vision Exams and Optometry Events Onsite
  3. Vaccination Clinics
  4. Onsite Mammogram and Prostate Screening Events
  5. Skin Cancer Screening Events Onsite
  6. Biometrics and Health Screening Events Onsite
  7. Financial Health and Retirement Planning Events Onsite & Online
  8. Fitness Resources and Onsite Sessions Like Yoga and Tai Chi
• Retirement Plans with Generous Employer Contributions - Guaranteed Lifetime Benefit!
• Variety of Top Tier Affordable Medical Plans - Six Different Medical Plans to Choose From
  1. Some Medical Plans with Zero Employee Premium Cost
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Telehealth
• Qualified Employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program through the Dept of Education
• Employee Assistance
• Program with Ongoing Training & Development Options
• Civil Service Leave
• VanPool Options
• Short-Term Disability – Employer Paid
• Basic Life Insurance - Employer Paid
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Dependent Care and Medical Expenses
• Suite of Voluntary Benefits including additional Life, Accident, Critical Illness & Cancer Insurance

Plus, work with an amazing team of people who are committed to making Pinal County a great place for its citizens and its employees. Working at Pinal County is an investment in YOU. Apply today and find out why Pinal County is more than just a job.

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JOB SUMMARY

Perform diverse professional Human Resources duties of an advanced and specialized nature in planning, coordinating and overseeing all areas of Human Resources, including recruitment and selection, employee relations, classification and compensation, benefits, wellness, leave management, occupational health and safety and organizational development. Provides advice and direction to managers and employees regarding a broad range of Human Resources-related County policies and practices. May supervise the work of subordinate Human Resources staff.
Work in this classification requires an individual to be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary classification functions herein described. Since every duty associated with this classification may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in this classification description, but which may be reasonably considered to be incidental in the performing of their duties just as though they were actually written out in this description.

POSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES:

• Meet with and advise management regarding employee performance, misconduct, and disciplinary concerns and processes.
• Meet with employees regarding employee relations complaints and/or performance concerns.
• Assess the nature of employee complaints and determine appropriate responses.
• Prepare clear and concise reports including investigative reports and make oral presentations.
• Develop corrective action plans and targeted intervention strategies as needed to address employee and workplace concerns.
• Facilitate employee and supervisory trainings.
• Manage the automated Pinal County recruitment system as assigned.
• Review, verify and process employee background investigations as required by law.
• Assist in all aspects of the recruitment and on-boarding process as assigned.
• Maintain absolute confidentiality of work-related issues, customer records, and restricted County information.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and demonstrate ongoing collaboration through personal accountability, commitment and teamwork.
• Perform other related duties as required.

TYPICAL CLASSIFICATION ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Performs advanced professional level Human Resources work in coordinating and overseeing areas of recruitment and selection, employee relations, classification and compensation, benefits, wellness, leave management, occupational health and safety, and organizational development.
• Meet with and advise management regarding Merit Rules, policies, procedures, and Human Resource practices in order to enhance operations, address problems, and capitalize on opportunities, with regard to respective area of assignment.
• Meet with employees regarding workplace concerns and employee relations’ complaints, investigate or oversee investigations, as appropriate, and advise management on a course of action.
• Collect data, analyze information to identify themes, trends, and support decision-making. Prepare clear and concise reports.
• May be required to make oral presentations.
• Manage the automated Pinal County recruitment system and other related Human Resources data information sources.
• Maintain complete and accurate records in accordance with legal requirements and best practice.
• Maintain required confidentiality and privacy of information obtained in the course and scope of duties.
• Stay apprised of the current knowledge of federal, state and local laws, statutes and regulations related to Human Resources practices.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and demonstrate ongoing collaboration through personal accountability, commitment and teamwork.
• May assist in other Human Resources or related matters. Perform other related duties as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS TO PERFORM WORK:

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management, Public or Business Administration, or a related field.
• Four (4) years of professional Human Resources experience.
• Or any equivalent combination of education, training or experience that provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three or more years as an Employee Relations Investigator.
• Experience as an Employee Relations Investigator in the public sector operating within an established set of Merit Rules.
• Certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) or Professional in Human Resources (PHR) from the Human Resources Certification Institute, or Certified Professional (CP) or Senior Certified Professional (SCP) from the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) or the International Public Management Association for Human Resources (IMPA-HR).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of standard theories, principles, concepts, practices, and procedures within Human Resources (e.g., recruitment, benefits, compensation, occupational health, employee relations, and training).
• Knowledge of Federal and state laws and regulations relating to public sector personnel (e.g., Equal Employment Opportunity, Americans with Disabilities Act, Fair Labor Standard Act, Family Medical Leave Act, and Age Discrimination Employment Act)
• Knowledge of occupational health related to OSHA, workers compensation, workplace hazards and industry safety standards/requirements to include vaccination requirements.
• Knowledge of HIPAA and COBRA federal regulations.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Software (i.e., Excel, Word, Access) and other complex programs essential to performing daily activities.
• Knowledge of public sector personnel.
• Skill in working with highly sensitive, confidential, and emotional situations and assignments.
• Skill in handling multiple projects simultaneously and using good judgment in prioritizing work assignments.
• Ability to perform extensive research, conduct independent analysis and subsequently formulate finding in a composed reports or correspondence.
• Ability to maintain data integrity and quality work products.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with County employees at all levels and the general public.
• Ability to provide guidance and training in area of assignment within Human Resources.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The work is sedentary and requires exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. The work also requires the ability to finger, perform repetitive motion, hear, speak, and demonstrate mental and visual acuity.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a dynamic environment that requires the ability to be sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.

Notice to Applicants:
We appreciate your interest in our employment opportunities. At Pinal County, we value professionalism and treating others with respect. If these values are not demonstrated throughout the application and interview process, we reserve the right to remove your candidacy from consideration, which may impact your future Pinal County applications.

The hiring salary for this position is dependent upon experience, qualifications and position funding; starting salaries above the midpoint require additional approval.