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Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA)

MANAGER, HUMAN RESOURCES

Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (CA), Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079


Plans, manages, and oversees the activities/programs of one or more areas within Human Resources, including classification/compensation, recruitment/selection, or leave programs; may also manage and/or supervise a workforce and budget of assigned area. Performs a combination of the following job duties depending on area of assignment Plans, manages, and oversees the activities/programs of one or more areas within Human Resources, including classification/compensation, recruitment/selection, or leave programs Manages the development, interpretation, application, and adherence to established human resources policies and procedures and appropriate governmental laws and regulations Advises management and staff on human resources issues and resolutions or related problems Develops and implements short-range and long-range goals, policies, and procedures Prepares and presents reports to the management, committees, and outside agencies Oversees special studies Represents department at meetings with consultants, public officials, and the public Provides personal and professional development counseling Creates materials to communicate human resource information Analyzes and interprets insurance, general contracts, laws, regulations, and court rulings Oversees the agency's overall compliance in assigned area Manages the preparation or amendment of procurement documents, including SOWs (Statements of Work); evaluates bids/proposals and participates in the selection of qualified bidders/proposers Plans and manages programs in assigned area Interprets and applies labor contract provisions regarding employment, bidding, displacement, and layoff Supervises, trains, and mentors assigned staff Communicates and implements safety rules, policies, and procedures in support of the agency's safety vision and goals; and maintains accountability for the safety performance of all assigned employees Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out May be required to perform other related job duties

Job Type This recruitment may be used for regular, project, and temporary positions. Project Employees occupy a budgeted position and are hired for projects that have a specific time frame of at least one year and up to five years (reviewed on a year-to-year basis). Temporary positions are at-will and may work up to 40 hours per week with limited benefits. Assignments may be for up to 1 year with the possibility of an extension of up to 2 additional years. There is a maximum term limit of 3 years.. Employment in a project or temporary position does not lead to regular status. A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:

Education Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field; Master's Degree in a related field preferred

Experience Six years of relevant experience or three years of relevant supervisory-level experience in one or more human resources functions; some positions in this class may require specialized experience in area of assignment

Certifications/Licenses

/Special Requirements A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions Relevant HR certification for the area of responsibility, such as PHR (Professional in Human Resources), CCP (Certified Compensation Professional), etc., preferred Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications (PQs) are used to identify relevant knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) as determined by business necessity. These criteria are considered preferred qualifications and are not intended to serve as minimum requirements for the position. PQs will help support selection decisions throughout the recruitment. In addition, applicants who possess these PQs will not automatically be selected.

The following are the preferred qualifications:

Experience conducting complex full-cycle recruitment and selection Experience supervising or leading a project, program or team members Experience in developing innovative recruitment strategies Experience working in the public sector

Knowledge of

(defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks) Current theories, principles, and practices of human resource management EEO and affirmative action principles and goals Applicable local, state, and federal laws, rules, and regulations governing human resources management for a public sector agency Collective bargaining agreements Research and report preparation methods Forecasting and planning methods Modern management theory

Skill in

(defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things) Performing complex human resources work in assigned specialty area Communicating effectively orally and in writing Various forms of communication, including non-verbal, formal, informal, face-to-face, internet, etc. Managing a project from inception to culmination Establishing and implementing relevant policies and procedures Analyzing situations, identifying problems, and recommending solutions Exercising sound judgment and creativity in making conclusions and recommendations Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives Supervising, training, developing, and mentoring staff

Ability to

(defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result) Develop long-term plans and programs and to evaluate outcomes Determine strategies and achieve goals Communicate effectively in a wide variety of formats Utilize capabilities of computer technology and software packages Compile and analyze data Handle highly confidential information Apply mathematical computations and formulas Think and act independently Meet tight time constraints and deadlines Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and labor/management agreements Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence Read, write, speak, and understand English Special Conditions The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Working Conditions Typical office situation Close exposure to computer monitors and video screen

Physical Effort Required Sitting at a desk or table Operate a telephone or other telecommunications device and communicate through the medium Type and use a keyboard and mouse to perform necessary computer-based functions Communicating through speech in the English language required TS #J-18808-Ljbffr