Senior Human Resources Representative

COMPANY: Los Angeles Unified School District

POSITION: Senior Human Resources Representative

SALARY DETAILS

$101,915.28-126,887.76/ yearly

BENEFITS

Insurance: We offer a choice of several medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans for you and your family.

Retirement: Employees are members of the California Public Employee Retirement System (CalPERS).

Vacation: Full-time employees earn up to two weeks of paid vacation to start. Three weeks after five years of year-round paid service.

Paid Holidays: 13 paid days off each year.

APPLICATION FILING DATES

April 1, 2025- until filled

THIS RECRUITMENT

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.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

A Senior Human Resources Representative assists administrative personnel in a large organizational unit by planning, initiating, and coordinating activities in such areas as personnel management, staff development, and related staff functions.

• Advises administrators, supervisors, and employees regarding merit system rules and procedures, assignment procedures, collective bargaining agreements, grievances, disciplinary actions, discrimination complaints, and other personnel matters.
• Confers with employees and their representatives in efforts to resolve problems of employer/employee relations.
• Investigates employee disciplinary problems and recommends and initiates appropriate action.
• Investigates employee complaints of harassment or discrimination filed with the District or governmental agencies and recommends and initiates appropriate action.
• Advises compliance with leaves of absence in accordance with State and federal laws including but not limited to, Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), California Family Rights Act (CFRA), disability, and workers compensation; and determines employees' eligibility for leaves of absence.
• Participates in reasonable accommodation meetings with employees requesting to return to work after a medical leave of absence.
• Determines employee training needs and arranges for or conducts training sessions.
• Reviews position descriptions for accuracy, completeness, and appropriateness of action or request.
• Maintains records on disciplinary actions, grievances, Public Employment Relations Board (PERB), discrimination complaints, and related matters.
• Contacts Personnel Commission offices in order to request examinations and assignments of personnel.
• Confers with representatives of the Office of Labor Relations regarding collective bargaining proposals, history, and contract interpretation.
• Conducts special studies regarding community payroll practices, personnel policies, and organizational structures in other public agencies.

Please Note: This is not an exhaustive list of the responsibilities of this position.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Graduation from a recognized college or university with a bachelor’s degree, preferably including courses in personnel administration, industrial psychology, school business management, and public or business administration. Additional experience may be substituted for two years of the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Experience: Four years of experience in a professional-level staff position, including three years of technical human resources experience, preferably in discipline policies and procedures that included analyzing and interpreting human resources regulatory compliance, and investigating, analyzing, and resolving disciplinary matters and complaints. A master's degree in public or personnel administration, industrial organization or industrial psychology, or a law degree from a recognized college or university may be substituted for one year of the professional-level experience.

Note: Professional level experience is defined as duties performed that typically require the exercise of analytical ability and judgement; are predominantly intellectual; are varied in character; and the output cannot be standardized. Professional level duties must be performed for a majority of the time, as a primary responsibility of your role, and with minimal input and guidance from your supervisor. This level of experience and skill often includes (at a minimum) obtaining a Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Special: A valid driver's license to legally operate a motor vehicle in the State of California and use of a motor vehicle.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• The ideal candidate for the position of Senior Human Resources Representative should demonstrate strong experience in handling employee relations matters, including internal investigations, coaching and counseling, initiating and recommending disciplinary actions, and representing the District in hearings. S/he will display solid experience with independently developing and conducting training to large groups of employees on employee relations topics, while also providing guidance and advice to administrators and managers on employment laws, District rules, polices and procedures.

If you experience any technical difficulties with the application process, please contact our help desk at 213-241-3455 and/or email them at helpmeapply@lausd.net while describing the issues you are experiencing. They are the best source in helping you resolve any application issues.