Employee Relations Analyst

Employee Relations Analyst

This is a confidential position. Confidential employees are not represented by Collective Bargaining Agreements. Under general direction, provides professional-level support in the administration of employee relations, performance management, discipline, and complaint resolution. The Analyst serves as a key resource to administrators, supervisors, and employees on employment laws, district policies, collective bargaining agreements, and best practices related to employee conduct and workplace investigations.

Examples of duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Advise managers and supervisors on employee relations matters, including performance management, progressive discipline, attendance issues, and corrective action.
• Assist in developing performance improvement plans and monitoring follow-up actions.
• Conduct or assist with workplace investigations related to employee misconduct, discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and other alleged policy violations, in compliance with applicable laws and district policies and procedures.
• Prepare investigative plans, interview witnesses, analyze evidence, and draft comprehensive investigation reports with findings and recommendations.
• Interpret and apply collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), district policies, administrative procedures, and employment laws.
• Assist with grievance administration, including tracking, documentation, and preparation of responses.
• Support labor and employee relations activities by preparing data, summaries, and reports for negotiations or grievance meetings.
• Provide support to the District's Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) function, including compiling, analyzing, and maintaining workforce demographic and employment data. coordinating data collection and validation for the District's Annual EEO Report.
• Research and analyze changes in federal and California employment laws.
• Assist with the development, revision, and implementation of HR policies and administrative procedures related to employee conduct and discipline.
• Support compliance with California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office regulations and district accreditation standards.
• Provide guidance and training to supervisors and managers on employee relations best practices, documentation standards, and legal compliance.
• Participate in district-wide initiatives related to equity, inclusion, and respectful workplace practices.
• Maintain confidential employee relations and investigation files in compliance with California records retention requirements.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Labor Relations, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in employee relations, human resources, labor relations, or workplace investigations.
• Demonstrated cultural competency, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college staff, faculty, and students.

Desirable qualifications:

• Experience in a public-sector or educational environment.

Knowledge of:

• California and federal employment laws and regulations applicable to public-sector employers.
• Employee relations principles, performance management, and progressive discipline.
• Collective bargaining environments within California public education.
• Workplace investigation methods and documentation standards.
• California Community College governance and Title 5 regulations.

Skills and ability to:

• Analyze complex employee relations issues and exercise sound judgment.
• Communicate clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive matters with discretion.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships involving interactions and communications personally, by phone and in writing with a variety of individuals and/or groups from diverse backgrounds.
• Work effectively under pressure on a variety of tasks concurrently while meeting established deadlines and changing priorities.
• Manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Prepare clear, well-organized investigative reports and recommendations.

Important application information and instructions:

Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application material that they meet the minimum qualifications of the position. All properly completed applications will be reviewed, and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the positions may consist of any combination of written, performance, and oral exams to evaluate the applicant's skills, training, and experience for the position.

The employment application must be completed and submitted online. Applicants must list current and past work experience. Do not indicate "See Resume".

Proof of education such as, but not limited to, university/college transcripts and degrees must be submitted online with your application. Applicants are responsible for attaching proof of education, certification, and/or license to each position for which they apply.

The following documents are required for this position: 1. Resume 2. Transcripts verifying completion of a Bachelor's degree 3. List of three references

An applicant with a college degree obtained outside the United States must have education records evaluated by a credentials evaluation service. This evaluation must be submitted by the application deadline.

Failure to provide all required documents will result in elimination from the selection process. Official transcripts will be required prior to appointment.

Please note, the District's preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such, please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application, and check your e-mail frequently, including your spam and junk folders.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference/background check (to include a conviction record) and may be required to pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination including a drug/alcohol screening depending upon job classification. New employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Marshniel Chandra at mchandra@peralta.edu.