THE POSITION 

The Assistant Director of Human Resources, under the direction of the Vice Chancellor of Human Resources, plans, organizes, and directs the day-to-day human resources operations related to employment processing, personnel transactions, academic classification and compensation, academic recruitment and selection, data collection and reporting, employee records, and other related human resources operations.

Plans, organizes, directs, and reviews the work of professional, technical, and clerical staff engaged in performing duties related to hire processing, leave administration, job classification coding, salary rates and differentials, recruitment and selection of faculty and educational administrators, academic compensation and classification studies, data collection and reporting, performance evaluations, and other related functions according to state, local, and District rules and regulations.

Develops, recommends, evaluates, and implements policies, rules, procedures, and standards related to assigned human resources operations to improve efficiency and effectiveness of provided services.

Provides technical advice and guidance to District administrators on complex HR operation matters.

Confers with administrators, union representatives, employee representatives, employees, and representatives of public and private agencies concerning various human resources operation matters.

Directs or conducts data studies related to assigned human resources operations, reviews the interpretation of data, and recommends changes.

Evaluates information technology systems applicable to human resources operations and recommends improvements and/or necessary changes that increase efficiency and effectiveness.

Analyzes state legislative and administrative decisions, laws, regulations, and policies to determine their impact on assigned human resources operations, and makes recommendations on how to implement new requirements.

Provides research and analysis services to assist in the collective bargaining process.

Directs & prepares correspondence, presentations, and reports regarding assigned human resources operations.

Directs the maintenance of academic and classified personnel files.

Coordinates the work of the assigned units with other operational units of the District.

Directs and/or participates in the training of unit staff to ensure proficient performance and a productive environment.

Coordinates and participates in training programs related to human resources operations for employees District-wide.

Directs employee services related to security badging, fingerprinting, LiveScan administration, TB testing, and other related services.

Directs the administration of the tuition reimbursement program and verification of collective bargaining contract compliance, completion requirements, and reimbursements amount.

Directs the preparation, revision, and distribution of human resources guides, memos, and other related personnel forms.

Directs the issuance of financial credit verifications and service verifications.

Directs the preparation of the academic calendar.

Develops the budget for the assigned operational areas and reviews and controls expenditures of funds.

Represents the Division of Human Resources at various councils and committee meetings on-and off-site, as designated and assumes responsibility on designated matters in the absence of the Vice Chancellor, Human Resources.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS 

Education:  Graduation from a recognized four-year college or university, preferably with a major in preferably with a major in human resource management, industrial and organizational psychology, business administration, public administration, or a related field.

Experience: Five years of paid professional-level experience in human resources work such as recruitment and selection, job classification, wage and salary administration, human resources systems and operations, or other related areas.  Two years of the required experience must have been in an administrative or supervisory position in a human resources department of a public agency. Experience with academic employment is desirable.

Special:  A valid Class “C” California driver's license.  Travel to throughout the District is required.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate is expected to have knowledge of policies, procedures, and practices of public human resources operations; Principles and techniques of recruitment, selection, classification, compensation, organizational analysis, and staffing; Laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements related to employee assignments, compensation, recruitment, fringe benefits, equal employment opportunity and affirmative action; Use and capabilities of personnel/payroll systems; Purposes, functions, policies and practices of human resources departments; Principles and methods of research and analysis used in human resources operations; Principles and procedures of budgeting; State legislative processes and procedures; Current trends and development in human resources operations and related fields; Principles of organization and management; Principles of supervision, training, and human relations; Organization, functions and inter-relationships of operating units of the District; Capabilities of computer applications, systems, and hardware used in human resources operations.

The successful candidate is expected to be able to plan, organize, and direct the day-to-day activities of various human resources operations; Interpret and apply applicable rules, laws, procedures, and bargaining agreements related to assigned human resources operations; Develop and execute policies, rules, regulations, and procedures and internal controls; Analyze and evaluate the effectiveness of policies, programs, systems, and standards involving assigned human resources operations; Recognize critical problems, develop and evaluated data, determine solutions, assess alternatives, and make sound recommendations; Prepare and present written and oral reports on a variety of human resources operation policies, procedures, decisions which are comprehensive and meet legal requirements; Stimulate teamwork and promote cohesiveness toward the achievement of goals; Train, supervise, and motivate assigned staff; Anticipate conditions, plan ahead, establish priorities, and meet schedules; Effectively utilize human resources information and documentation systems in the performance of duties; Exercise tact and good judgment in explaining rules, procedures, and programs; Maximize use of available human, fiscal, and physical resources; Apply statistical and research techniques to aid in resolving human resources operation related problems; Maintain poise and exercise good judgment in challenging situations; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of District administrators, employees, and representatives of public agencies and private organizations; Travel to off-site meetings; Learn specialized computer applications.

 SALARY AND BENEFITS

The salary range for this job classification is from $102,132 to $126,523 per annum.

• 24 days paid vacation annually
• 12 full-pay and 88 half-pay days of illness leave annually
• Medical, dental and vision care plans for employee and dependents
• $50,000 District-paid life insurance policy
• At least 15 paid holidays annually
• Public Employees Retirement System

SELECTION PROCESS

A competitive examination process will be administered and will consist of the following parts:

• Application review to select a number of applicants whose qualifications most closely match the requirements of the position.  Those applicants will proceed to the:
• Written Essay & Oral Interview. The written essay will be obtained immediately prior to, and evaluated during, the oral interview.

Candidates passing all parts of the examination process shall have their names placed on an eligible list of candidates.  The eligible list will be forwarded to the department, who will then conduct hiring interviews of eligibles on the list and make their final selection.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

APPLY ONLINE -- https://employment.laccd.edu. Applications may also be obtained from the Office of the Personnel Commission, 770 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Applicants may also request that an application be mailed to them by calling (213) 891-2129 or sending e-mail to: class_jobs@email.laccd.edu

Applications may be submitted online using our Online Employment or (paper applications) mailed or submitted in person to the Office of the Personnel Commission, LACCD, 770 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90017.  Completed applications, whether submitted online or in hard copy, must be received in our office by 4:00 p.m., Friday, JANUARY 2, 2015.