Senior Human Resources Analyst – Employee & Labor Relations – San Francisco Public Utilities Commission (1244) (TEX)

Under direction, the 1244 Senior Human Resources Analyst at the Employee & Labor Relations Division of the SFPUC performs advanced journey level professional duties in areas of employee relations, general personnel administration, special projects, and performs other related duties as required.

Essential Functions:

• Provide advice, consultation and information to departmental managers, supervisors and employees regarding personnel policies and procedures.
• Interpret provisions of the Employee Relations Ordinance and various labor contracts.
• Plan, evaluate, develop and recommend changes and revisions to organizational policies and procedures as a result of new laws/regulations and best practices.
• Guide management through novel and complex situations involving the interpretation and application of HR concepts and laws and ensure that the SFPUC is enacting consistent, fair, and equitable practices in all personnel matters.
• Develop and evaluate recommendations to address potential risks and liabilities to the department.
• Review, analyze, and respond to grievances and represent the Department during expedited arbitrations; meet and confer/consult with employee organizations if needed; analyze requests for salary and wage adjustments; participate as a member of a bargaining team during labor contract negotiations; Investigate employee misconduct; prepare correspondence, reports, memos, as well as disciplinary documents and conduct disciplinary hearings.
• Manage special projects related to employee relations, supervisor best practice, data analytics, or other related issues.
• Make presentations to boards and commissions.
• Gather, prepare, compile, review, and maintain important personnel information reports and records.

Class 1244 Senior Human Resources Analyst performs other related duties as required.

How can you succeed in this position?

The Employee Relations & EEO Programs Competency Model outlines the competencies that are needed for success in this position: In addition to technical expertise in human resources, employee and labor relations, and EEO programs, a successful individual in this position will demonstrate the following competencies:

Legal, Legislative, and Regulatory Navigation - Investigates, analyzes, and interprets relevant laws, legislations, and regulations.  Maneuvers strategically within the existing requirements to meet business needs.

Professional Writing - Communicates complex, technical information in various modes to multiple contexts and audiences in an audience-appropriate, organized, clear, and concise manner.

Accountability - Acts with integrity, honesty, and fairness; inspires trust; clearly defines roles and responsibilities for self and others; holds self and others to their roles and responsibilities; complies with legal and ethical guidelines; acts as a responsible steward of the resources entrusted to the SFPUC.

Consultation - Provides guidance and advice to stakeholders, leveraging professional and organizational expertise to recommend actions, deliver solutions, or address needs in a professional and courteous manner; establishes oneself as a respected expert and partner.

Critical Evaluation - Approaches work in a systematic manner, using critical thinking, auditing, and knowledge management methods. Gathers and analyzes information from a variety of sources using valid and reliable research and investigative techniques.

Negotiation - Effectively explores all positions and options to reach an agreeable outcome for all negotiating parties. Engages in a coordinated problem-solving effort with transparency and fairness. Proactively seeks a win-win solution that maximizes value and mitigates risks for the SFPUC and its stakeholders.

Teamwork and Collaboration - Contributes to a vibrant and collaborative work environment with colleagues in their workgroup to achieve long-term goals; Fosters a cooperative atmosphere that values each team members’ unique contributions and welcomes new ideas from others to accomplish collective team goals.