Knowledge of human centered and socially conscious leadership based in trust and integrity; Techniques of continuous improvement; Provisions of the CEC and other applicable state and federal employment law statutes, codes, etc. and related case law pertaining to HR administration and public employment labor relations; Principles, practices, problems and techniques of organization, administration and public personnel administration; Management of third-party service providers; Recruitment and interview techniques; Job analysis and evaluation methodologies; Personnel assessment techniques; Compensation and benefits program administration; Bargained Agreement implementation and administration; Report preparation and methods utilizing Microsoft and Google suite; Payroll, LMS and HR/benefit software platforms, Paycom is preferred. ABILITY to: Promote a human-centered culture that elevates the strengths of others creating an environment of inclusion and belongingness; modeling teaming ethos with strong work ethic and professionalism; Embody and demonstrate the values of OSA, including a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion; Problem solve issues and create action plans that include resources from other functions and third-party administration service providers; Work with data of varied types and/or purposes; Communicate orally and in writing with a variety of audiences in both informal and formal settings in a respectful, professional and courteous manner; Develop original analyses and calculations for compensation and benefits administration; Resolve disputes and diffuse tension, coach peers and staff; Establish and maintain effective working relationships; Set and manage multiple priorities, projects, deadlines and schedules with frequent interruptions; Work with detailed information/data and maintain accurate records; Maintain confidentiality in a sensitive and professional manner and abide by confidentiality requirements.

Five (5) or more years of significant and progressively responsible experience in public personnel administration, including at least two years of experience in a merit or civil service agency, and at least two (2) years in a management supervisory position. Education: Degree in business, public administration, industrial/organizational psychology, organizational development, human resources administration or a closely related field. Master’s degree preferred or a combination of experience and education equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in business, public administration, psychology, organizational development, human resources or closely related field and five+ years of significant, directly related and progressively responsible experience in public personnel administration, including at least two years of experience in a merit or civil service agency, and at least two (2) years in a management position requiring supervision of assigned staff. PHR/SPHR or CA-SPHR or equivalent certification highly desirable. Bilingual - Spanish verbal communication and writing skills highly desirable