Human Resources Director

NORTH LOS ANGELES COUNTY REGIONAL CENTER

HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR

The Organization

North Los Angeles County Regional Center “NLACRC” is a private, non-profit agency that is contracted with the State of California, Department of Developmental Services, to provide services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. NLACRC is one of the largest regional centers in California and has proudly served the San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, and Antelope Valley since 1974. We serve individuals across the lifespan from infants and toddlers, school age children, transition-age youth, to adults and aging adults.

Supervision

This position supervises others.

The Position and Job Summary

This position is accountable for developing, coordinating and managing all services provided by HR team members, including but not limited to: labor relations, labor law, compensation administration, employment and recruitment, benefits, safety/risk management and employee relations.

It includes the following.  Other duties may be assigned.

• Plans and directs HR Department operations through proper delegation of duties and   effective supervision.  Responsible for HR Department goals.
• Provides legal guidance to management in labor relation areas. Represents the organization at labor-related legal hearings and is the Center’s primary liaison with the union for contract negotiations and grievances.
• Advises management regarding compliance with State and Federal laws dealing with  employee/employer relations.
• Acts as a liaison between employees and management. Advises and/or arbitrates on terminations and serious disciplinary action.  Make recommendations to management based on researched information.
• Assists in the thorough documentation and review of disciplinary documentation. Ensures consistency with labor law and the union contract as well as past-precedence involving progressive disciplinary action.
• Develops, maintains and revises the Center’s compensation plan including maintaining market competitive pay ranges.
• Develops and administers cost effective employee benefits. Ensures that benefits conform to appropriate laws and guidelines and remain competitive with the market.
• Oversees employment/recruitment programs to ensure high quality staff and diversity.
• Develops, maintains and revises the organization’s position classification plan; coordinates revision of position descriptions and pay ranges.
• Oversees Workers Compensation and the Safety/Risk Management Program for the Center.
• Investigates complaints as it relates to employee to include whistleblower, personnel, etc.
• Manages HR department budget.

Employment Standards

• Master Degree in a related field
• Six (6) – ten (10) years of related progressive professional experience in Human Resources management

Skills and Abilities

• Well-rounded management skills in planning, organizing, directing, staffing, controlling verbal and written communications, interviewing, counseling, negotiating and motivating.
• Thorough knowledge of Human Resources management, including but not limited to California employment law, labor relations, compensation, benefits and best practices in the field.
• Experience in conducting formal investigations and providing appropriate recommendations

COMPETENCIES

• Human Resources Management
• Conflict resolution
• Relationship building and management
• Communication
• Leadership and navigation

ANALYTICAL AND REASONING SKILLS

• Ability to collect and analyze data and to develop and implement programs.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• Ability to build and cultivate relationships; work cooperatively; establish rapport and gain trust; listen and elicit pertinent information effectively; and interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.

WRITTEN AND VERBAL COMMUNICATION SKILLS

• Ability to speak and write in an organized and effective manner; speak confidently in small settings; and write with excellent grammar.

ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS

• Ability to exercise duties in an organized manner; plan, prioritize and complete duties in a timely manner; be detail oriented; and multi-task.

Essential Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:

• Stand Up - to 1/3 of time
• Sit - 1/3 to 2/3 of time
• Talk or hear - 1/3 to 2/3 of time

NLACRC Offers an Excellent Benefits Package:

We offer employees a variety of health and dental plans.

• Health Insurance - NLACRC pays the full cost of coverage for certain Medical plans for employee only. We also provide a generous contribution to additional plans that the employee may select for employee only or employee and dependents costs.
• Dental Insurance – NLACRC pays the full cost of the Dental DMO Plan for employees and eligible dependents. We also offer a Dental PPO plan with a low employee monthly contribution for employees and eligible dependents
• Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Account for eligible health care expenses
• Pre-Tax Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account for eligible dependent care expenses
• No cost Life, Accidental Death & Disability, Long Term Disability Insurance for employees
• No cost Vision plan for employees and eligible dependents
• Retirement plan - NLACRC is a member of CalPERS which is a defined benefit plan that provides a monthly retirement allowance for eligible employees
• NLACRC offers two (2) deferred compensation plans - 457 and 403(b)
• Participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Paid Time Off – Eligible for 3 weeks of accrued vacation in the first year, 8 hours per month sick time, education, wellness and sabbatical time
• Holidays – NLACRC offers 13 paid holidays throughout the year
• Most positions are offered a hybrid – remote option

Please note that benefit costs are pro-rated for part-time employees.

Professional Development Opportunities & Growth

NLACRC values the professional development of staff! Variety of career paths for entry-level management positions for those seeking leadership opportunities in the social services field.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At NLACRC, we value and celebrate diversity! In September 2021, NLACRC launched an initiative to enhance and strengthen our commitment to diversity and belonging.

COVID-19 Job Requirements

Upon job offer acceptance, candidates will be required to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination. A reasonable accommodation may be requested for a religious or medical exemption from the COVID-19 vaccination requirement.

Please send your updated resume to jobs@nlacrc.org