Employee Relations Analyst (Grade 16)

This position is advertised from the minimum to the mid-point hourly rate. Salary will be determined based on education and experience at the time of offer. 

NATURE OF WORK
Under general supervision, performs human resources work and employee relations; including, unemployment, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and other programs as required or assigned; this position has county wide responsibility.

Bachelor's Degree in human resources, communications, public administration or a closely related field and three (3) years of experience in human resources OR an equivalent combination of education and experience; must possess and maintain an Arizona driver's license; requires successful completion of a background check.

Knowledge of: County policies and procedures; laws, rules, regulations, and court decisions applicable to Human Resources functions; investigative and analytical techniques, procedures, and requirements; current trends in employee relations; Principles and practices of organizational behavior; the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996; relevant information regarding privacy laws related to access and release of protected medical information; Federal and State laws and regulations governing Workers’ Compensation; Regulatory requirements established by the occupational Safety and Health administration (OSHA); Principles and practices of organizational behavior.

Skill in: Oral and written communication; discipline procedures and corrective actions counseling; conducting interviews and obtaining sensitive information; maintaining confidentiality; research, development, and program evaluation; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public; oral and written communication; discipline procedures and corrective actions counseling; conducting interviews and obtaining sensitive information; maintaining confidentiality; research, development, and program evaluation; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public; evaluation, analysis, and decision making; investigation, negotiating, and settling claims.

Ability to interpret applicable standards and make appropriate recommendations; react to the diversity of various county agencies; work well with people of varied socio-economic backgrounds; communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; speak effectively to large groups and public bodies; establish and maintain effective working relationship with employees, other agencies and the public; communicate effectively verbally and written; lift up to 5 – 25 lbs.; perform the essential functions of the job specifications with or without reasonable accommodation.

Must possess excellent organizational skills, be willing to constantly adjust to change, have the ability to organize and prioritize deadlines, demonstrate a professional demeanor, work well independently, have the ability to handle a variety of tasks, be detailed and have excellent follow-up skills.

Working Environment
The usual and customary methods of performing the job’s functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling; and significant fine finger dexterity; generally the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking and 20% standing; working at a computer monitor for extended periods required; the job is performed under minimal temperature variations and in a generally hazard free environment.