Division Human Resources Administrator II

SALARY DETAILS

$144,798.00 - $179,263.00 Yearly

APPLICATION FILING DATES

Open: 2/6/2025

 

Close: 2/21/2025

INFORMATION ABOUT LAUSD

We are LAUSD. We are at the forefront of innovation in public education, focused on a clear and inspiring vision of the future for all of our students as they venture forward on their journey as lifelong learners. Here, you will have the opportunity to exercise your potential in a role supporting the business of education. Our work directly contributes toward the goal of ensuring that our students graduate ready for the world – ready to thrive in college, career and life. LAUSD is the second largest school district in the tion with an enrollment of nearly 575,000 students. We serve an area totaling 710 square miles, with over 1,190 schools and educatiol centers, and we employ over 74,000 individuals, making us one of the largest employers in our city.

DEPARTMENT OR SCHOOL SITE

The Business and Finance Division partners with all other LAUSD groups to support the District's academic objectives while also maintaining the appropriate fiduciary roles expected by the District's taxpayers.

PROJECT

A Division Human Resources Administrator II develops and administers a comprehensive integrated personnel system through managing a multi-branch or Division personnel services group. Currently there is one vacancy in the Business and Finance Division. This position receives general direction from the Executive Director of Staff Relations, work direction is received from the Chief Financial Officer.

BENEFITS

Insurance: District paid premiums for your choice of several medical, dental, and vision for you and your dependents; and life insurance plans.

Retirement: Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).

Vacation: 24 days each year.

Paid Holidays: Up to 13 days.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Advises, consults with, and makes recommendations to division administrators on personnel policies, procedures and systems and recommends process improvements in compliance with the Education Code, federal and State laws, and human resources principles and practices.
• Assists and advises Division Administrators regarding the development and implementation of organizational communication programs.
• Develops and supervises the application of personnel regulations and procedures and evaluates their effectiveness.
• Interprets and implements provisions of applicable federal, and State laws, and Personnel Commission rules pertaining to human resources, labor, and employer-employee relations.
• Assists in the development of division-wide organization structures and staffing in accordance with the division’s strategic plan.
• Communicates policies regarding discipline to employees and conducts or supervises investigations on matters regarding suspension, demotion, and discharge.
• Acts as a liaison with the Personnel Commission, and Office of Staff Relations and the Office of the Inspector General on classified employee personnel issues.
• Advises Division staff on union contracts, labor-management agreements, and grievance procedures.
• Participates in personnel services contract negotiations.
• Assists the division in determining staff development needs and works with the Organizational Excellence Branch staff in planning, developing, and implementing training programs.
• Consults with division managers in developing selection criteria, conducting interviews, and selecting eligible employees.
• Coordinates senior management retention and contract processing actions.
• Represents the division at meetings with various organizations and employee groups.
• Monitors and consults on division disciplinary actions, conducts administrative review meetings, and may represent the division at hearings.
• Reviews classification study requests from division staff, and recommends classifications for determining compensation.
• Assists in the planning and development of the division’s organizational structure, staffing needs, hiring freezes, payroll processing, and budget adjustments.
• Plans and administers procedures for handling employee issues, advises supervisors and management staff, counsels employees, and arranges needed assistance for such employees as needed.
• Administers the division’s employee performance evaluation program as established by the District.
• Plans, develops and maintains an employee and contract professional record system, and supervises personnel transaction procedures.
• May administer consulting management contracts, including ensuring contract compliance, contract professional hiring process, funding encumbrance, and invoice processing.
• Directs, reviews, and coordinates the human resources related work of multiple branches for the largest divisions.
• Manages, develops, implements, and administers multiple comprehensive personnel services units, including the management of human resources programs, policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.
• May oversee the coordination, analysis, development, and implementation of various personnel systems.
• Participates in the development and maintenance of the human resources budget and approves expenditures as appropriate.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

PROMOTIONAL STATUS IS REQUIRED. You must be a current or retired employee of LAUSD with 130 paid days in regular status in the Classified Service or permanent status in the Certificated Service or have been laid-off within the past 39 months from a regular, permanent LAUSD position in which you passed probation. Laid-off employees' eligibility as a promotional candidate expires at the end of their 39 month period; as such, laid-off employees applying for promotional career opportunities may not be eligible to complete the assessment process or may be removed from the employment eligibility list once their eligibility as a promotional candidate expires.

 

Education: Graduation from a recognized college or university, preferably including courses in personnel and public administration, staff development, and labor relations. A Master’s Degree in public administration or a closely related field is preferable

 

Experience: Four years of management-level experience in public personnel administration with at least two years experience in two of the following personnel functions: classification and compensation, labor relations, employer-employee relations, employee grievance resolution or employee selection. The aforementioned experience must have included supervision. Two years administering professional services contracts is preferred.

 

Special: A valid California Driver License. Use of an automobile.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will possess outstanding leadership abilities and an extensive background in human resources, organizational development, labor laws/Education Code, and merit system provisions. This individual will have a proven track record of managing comprehensive employer-employee relations including staff communication, organizational development initiatives, employee selection, employment contract negotiations, disciplinary actions, employee grievance resolution, and collective bargaining related issues.

 

This candidate will demonstrate exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage directly with senior management, influence decision making, and manage in accordance with HR best practices and applicable laws. They will be adept at assessing the dynamic personnel demands of the Division, understanding strategic priorities and implementing flexible solutions to meet those needs. Additionally, they will bring a commitment to fostering collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement, aligning between Division goals, LAUSD Strategic Plan, and HR policies and best practices.

EMPLOYMENT SELECTION PROCESS

The assessment process will tentatively consist of a Writing Project and a Technical Interview.

 

The hiring departments have requested that we proceed with the selection process in an expeditious and timely manner. To honor this request we will be adhering to a pre-planned employment assessment schedule. If you are uble to attend the scheduled dates, please note that we recruit for this position on a regular basis. We encourage you to visit our website, http://www.lausdjobs.org periodically to check for the next recruitment and we encourage you to apply again.

 

For more information about the LAUSD employment assessment process, visit the hiring process section of our website at http://www.lausdjobs.org.

 

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APPLICATION PROCESS

DO YOU NEED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WITH THE ON-LINE APPLICATION? Email us at helpmeapply@lausd.net

 

To find out whether the application deadline has been extended, visit the website at: http://www.lausdjobs.org .

 

The Los Angeles Unified School District intends that all qualified persons shall have equal opportunities for employment and promotion. Reasonable accommodations in completing an application and testing are available to individuals with disabilities. Please call (213) 241-3455 for more information.

ADDITIONAL POSTING INFORMATION

The Los Angeles Unified School District is committed to providing a working and learning environment free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct, or bullying. The District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, abusive conduct or bullying based on actual or perceived race or ethnicity, gender/sex (including gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding/lactation status and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin (including language use restrictions and possession of a driver’s license issued under Vehicle Code), ancestry, immigration status, physical or mental disability (including clinical depression and bipolar disorder, HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, epilepsy, seizure disorder, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, and heart disease), medical condition (cancer related and genetic characteristics), military and veteran status, marital status, registered domestic partner status, age (40 and above), genetic information, political belief or affiliation (unless union related), a person's association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation in any program or activity it conducts or to which it provides significant assistance.

For inquiries or complaints contact our Equal Opportunity Section, (213) 241-7685.

 

Selection and promotion are based on a competitive employment assessment process. Candidates who pass all parts of the assessment process are placed on a hiring (eligibility) list based on their assessment score. Hiring departments may make job offers to candidates on the top three ranks of the hiring list. Eligibility typically lasts for 12 months. The hiring list resulting from this assessment process may be used to fill open positions in related job classifications.

 

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