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EBMUD Job Title: Senior Human Resources Analyst (Employee Relations)

Salary Info: $129,000 - $195,660 Annually, Plus Excellent Benefits + Retirement

Opens online at www.ebmud.com/jobs on Monday, May 19, 2025

Online applications must be received by 4:30 p.m., Friday, June 20, 2025

This Senior Human Resources Analyst will be working in the Employee Relations Division of the Human Resources Department, reporting to the Manager of Employee Relations. The successful candidate will be assigned a variety of interesting and challenging labor and employee relations work and will be expected to make decisions under general direction.

Typical assignments may include:

• Advising and supporting supervisors and managers throughout every stage of corrective action, including drafting interview questions, reviewing drafts of disciplinary documents, and staffing pre-disciplinary meetings.
• Serving as the initial contact and liaison for intake and assessment of non-EEO employee complaints.
• Conducting workplace investigations, and gathering information on ER matters such as misconduct, MOU violations, or other concerns.
• Analyzing and responding to informal concerns and formal grievances by unions.
• Staffing and documenting meetings with labor, management, and staff on a wide variety of employment matters; following up on action items.
• Staffing and supporting labor negotiations, including developing and analyzing proposals, drafting agreements, and preparing reports and presentations to a variety of stakeholders.
• Handling routine labor relations and human resource inquiries related to policies, procedures, and bargaining agreements; referring complex matters to appropriate management staff.
• Collecting information and data to assess cost and policy implications of negotiations and disputes. Issues may include management and union proposals, pay scales and wages, benefits, and working conditions.
• Conducting surveys, interviews, and other research related to human resource policies, compensation, and other labor matters; collecting information and reporting results to Employee Relations Manager or Human Resources Director.
• Assisting labor attorneys in the preparation and presentation of arbitrations or Civil Service hearings, which may include testifying in legal proceedings.
• Conducting trainings and presentations on labor and employment issues.
• Leading and supporting special projects and initiatives.
• Participating in cross-functional work teams, including workplace violence prevention and leave/disability management.
• Maintaining knowledge and understanding of laws and regulations related to EEO, affirmative action, collective bargaining, unions, labor relations, and human resources.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• intellectual curiosity;
• heightened attention to detail;
• excellent writing ability and strong communication skills;
• effective diplomacy skills;
• sound judgment and temperament;
• public sector experience;
• expertise in all aspects of public sector labor relations;
• familiarity with state and federal labor and employment laws, including MMBA, FLSA, FMLA, CFRA, ADA, and FEHA;
• experience working as a lead with assigned staff;
• experience developing and conducting trainings and other presentations;
• familiarity with other HR activities including recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, and benefits administration.

SHRM and CalPELRA certification are preferred but not required.

The annual salary is $129,000 up to $195,660. Initial placement within the range is based upon qualifications. Appointment is typically made at or below the control point ($167,700 annually).

Please note: the salary ranges listed will change, due to a CPI-based salary increase.

East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, gender identity (including transgender status), gender expression, marital or registered domestic partnership status, age for individuals age forty or older, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental or physical), medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veterans status, family or medical leave status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation or related medical condition), pregnancy disability leave status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and other categories protected by federal, state and/or local laws.

REQUIREMENTS

1. Bachelor's degree or its equivalent.
2. Three years of experience in employee relations work, or its equivalent.

SHRM and CalPELRA certification are preferred but not required.

The annual salary is $124,752 up to $189,168. Initial placement within the range is based upon qualifications. Appointment is typically made at or below the control point ($162,180 annually).

EBMUD offers an excellent benefits program that includes: paid vacation, holidays and sick leave; family health insurance coverage; family dental and vision care plans; retirement plan (reciprocal with CalPERS); 401(k), 401(a) and 457(b) tax-deferred retirement plans; transit subsidy; tuition reimbursement; and opportunities for professional growth including training and career development.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor's degree or its equivalent.
   2. Three years of experience in employee relations work, or its equivalent.

Submit a completed EBMUD application and the required supplemental question responses online at www.ebmud.com/jobs by 4:30 p.m., Friday, May 10, 2024. Only application materials submitted online during the filing period will be accepted.

EBMUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Females/Minorities/Veterans/Disability

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Job Hotline: (510) 287-0735