Position Title
Human Resources Coordinator - Systems, Compliance, and Labor Relations
Position Type
Classified Confidential
Number of Months Assignment
12
Starting Date
As soon as possible
Current Work Schedule
Monday through Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm. Days and hours of employment may change depending on District needs.
Salary Range
Range 71 on Confidential Salary Schedule
Salary
$7,997.75 – $10,209.75 monthly – Successful candidate will start at step 1 except in cases where District deems appropriate.
Department
Human Resources (Dept)
About Rio Hondo College
About Río Hondo College
Río Hondo College welcomes and embraces all students in their educational and career pathways. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), our College has a student population of 22,000, of which 18,000 are Latinx students. We were the first college in Los Angeles County to provide two years of free tuition to first-time, full-time college students through our Río Promise program. We are proud to acknowledge that many of our students have transferred to high ranked institutions such as Harvard, Stanford, USC and UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC Irvine, Cal State LA, Cal State Long Beach, and Whittier College to name a few.
Strengths
Our caring and dedicated student-centered staff, faculty, and administrators are devoted to the advancement of educational justice, equity, and opportunity for all our students. Our College’s 900 employees, with close to 600 faculty, hold themselves accountable for the academic success of disproportionately impacted student populations. Our entire staff, with unwavering team collaboration, work hard to ensure our students reach their full potential by eliminating gaps in academic outcomes that traditionally hinder students of color.
Río Hondo College is committed to the recruitment of qualified and diverse employees who are dedicated to our students’ success. We recognize that diversity in an academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for our students. We are steadfast in our hiring practices and staff development processes which reinforce the goals of equal opportunity, diversity, and inclusion. Our practices and processes also support the importance of a workforce that reflects the community and the diverse student population we serve.
Río Hondo College employs approximately 55% tenured track faculty of color; 60% part-time faculty of color; 85% classified staff of color; and 50% administrators of color.
Río Hondo College offers 30 associate degrees that guarantee transfer (ADTs) to Cal State Universities, a bachelor’s degree in Automotive Technology, more than 60 certificates, a Pathway to Law School, dual enrollment with K-12 districts, state championship speech & debate team, top-notch athletic teams, student leadership opportunities, travel abroad experiences and more.
In collaboration with the communities in Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, El Monte, South El Monte, Whittier, portions of Norwalk, La Mirada, Downey, La Puente, the City of Industry, Los Nietos and Avocado Heights, Río Hondo College provides an exceptional academic curriculum to meet the unique needs of our region and strengthen our communities.
Basic Function
Under the direction of the Vice President/Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources or assigned administrator, the Human Resources Coordinator – Systems, Compliance, and Labor Relations, is responsible for providing centralized support for District compliance with requirements under District policies and procedures and federal and state laws, including discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. The position supervises, plans, coordinates and supports activities and operations of Human Resources programs, including issues related to training, collective bargaining, and labor relations. Executes assigned activities with other divisions and outside agencies and provides highly responsible and complex staff assistance to the Assistant Superintendent/Vice President, Human Resources.
Representative Duties
1. Investigate alleged violations of policies, interview complainants, respondents, and witnesses; obtain and review documents and other relevant materials from complainant and/or respondent; write comprehensive investigation reports. (E)
2. Mediate conflicts and disputes as appropriate. (E)
3. Support the College Title IX Coordinator and the District ADA Compliance Coordinator to ensure compliance with state and federal laws. (E)
4. In consultation with the supervisor, engages in and facilitates the interactive process and accommodations. (E)
5. Assists in the coordination of worker’s compensation and risk management programs according to established policy, rules, regulations, and collective bargaining agreements. (E)
6. Administer, source, and facilitate training programs, design and customize training materials, and analyze training needs. (E)
7. Support collective bargaining and labor relations such as providing requested reports, gathering and analyzing data related to collective bargaining issues, and ensuring compliance with collective bargaining agreement (CBA) language. (E)
8. Provides information where independent judgment, discretion, professionalism, and knowledge of policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and collective bargaining agreements are necessary. (E)
9. Support updating of District policies and procedures that affect Human Resources areas. (E)
10. Serve as resource and provide technical expertise in the operations of the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) and Human Capital Management (HCM) system. (E)
11. Works on problems of various scopes where analysis of situations or data requires a review of identifiable factors; exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. (E)
12. Creates and presents complex ad hoc data analyses and reports, as appropriate to the area of expertise; identifies errors and deficiencies and makes process improvement recommendations. (E)
13. Performs confidential research related to human resources issues; compiles and evaluates data and makes recommendations to appropriate individual(s). (E)
14. Assists in the development and modification of operating policies, guidelines, procedures, systems, and documentation, as appropriate to the development of best practices within the department. (E)
15. Represents the department District-wide; participates in/on committees, teams, and meetings as assigned; may serve as a liaison to external agencies. (E)
16. Provides advice and direction on a wide range of HR matters within the scope of work. (E)
17. Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Policies, procedures, and regulations related to compliance.
- Federal and state laws such as ADA, EEO and Title IX.
- California Education Code and Title V.
- Collective bargaining and/or labor relations principles, processes, procedures and best practices.
- Human Resources practices and operations.
- Conflict resolution and mediation best practices.
- Fact-finding/Investigation principles and best practices.
- Knowledge and understanding of groups historically underrepresented, and groups who may have experienced discrimination.
- Grammar, spelling, punctuation, and vocabulary.
Skills:
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community.
- Strong computer skills, to include database management, word processing, creating spreadsheets, e-mail, and the internet.
- Human relations/interpersonal skills to convey technical concepts to others, to deal with sensitive and confidential information, to give instructions, and to facilitate discussions with individuals via face-to-face, telephone or email communication.
- Language, grammar, and writing skills to prepare professional correspondence.
Abilities:
- Demonstrated ability to perform and complete a high volume of work assignments with speed and accuracy, work cooperatively with others and meet the public and employees with a high-level of professionalism.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times, handle personnel matters effectively, and handle employee and public personnel inquiries with sensitivity, tact and diplomacy.
- Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues.
- Demonstrated proficiency in English usage, report writing and customer service techniques.
- Ability to apply a variety of laws, rules, policies and procedures related to human resources administration.
- Ability to establish and maintain cooperative-working relationships with those contacted during the course of work as well as experience working occasionally under pressure with tight deadlines.
- Proficiency in using mainframe information systems (such as human resources information systems, and budget and finance systems to generate requisitions), as well as knowledge and proficiency in the utilization of standard office productivity software programs (e.g., MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint), personal computers, and other standard office equipment.
- Analyze training needs, design training and curriculum, and evaluate training.
- Work independently with minimal supervision.
- Use of a personal computer for word processing, tabulating data on spreadsheets, desktop publishing, web updates, accessing and entering data onto relational databases, verifying numerical and demographic information, and entering information onto established data entry screens.
- Math to compute sums, averages, ratios, products, and quotients.
- Demonstrate sensitivity, knowledge, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, gender, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of the students we serve and sensitivity.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree and three years of responsible technical human resources experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Foreign Degrees
Any degree from a country other than the United States, including Canada and Great Britain, must be evaluated by an Evaluation Service prior to the closing date. Certification must be attached with copies of transcripts.
License Certificates/Credentials
- SHRM, HRCI, or other HR-related certifications preferred
Desired Qualifications
Master’s degree
Distinguishable Characteristics
Working Conditions
Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:
Ability to work in a standard office environment including ability to sit, stand, walk, kneel, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, and lift 20 lbs.; ability to travel to different sites and locations.
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires us to identify the essential (E) of the job duties/functions of the position. We have indicated those duties with an E on the job description.
Position Description
Applications are currently being accepted for Human Resources Coordinator – Systems, Compliance, and Labor Relations. This is a Full-Time, 100%, 12 month Confidential position. The days and hours of employment are Monday through Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm.
Application Procedure
Applications must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. PT on the closing date.
Applicants must submit a complete online application that includes the items listed.
- Rio Hondo College online application (which includes supplemental questions)
- Résumé/Curriculum Vitae
- Complete transcripts of all college/university studies, including degree earned (copies will be accepted). NOTE: Transcripts from multiple colleges/universities may need to be scanned as one document, then uploaded.
- Transcripts must include degree awarded and confer date (please circle conferral date on transcripts). Transcripts without this information and online applications without transcripts will be disqualified.
- PAPER APPLICATIONS AND APPLICATION MATERIALS SENT VIA MAIL, FAX, OR EMAIL WILL NO LONGER BE ACCEPTED.
- NOTE THAT ALL CORRESPONDENCE, INCLUDING INTERVIEW INVITATIONS, WILL BE SENT VIA EMAIL.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Additional Information
- The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires the District obtain documentation from every individual who is employed which verifies identity and authorizes his/her right to work in the United States.
- Successful candidate is responsible for verifying all prior work experience and providing all academic transcripts for purposes of salary placement.
- As a condition of employment, the selected applicant must provide a set of fingerprints (at the applicant’s expense) taken by an official LiveScan agency.
- Provide a Certificate of Tuberculosis Exam for initial employment (The certificate must be renewed every 4 years as a condition of continuing employment).
- For positions requiring a valid California driver’s license, proof of insurability is required.
- Applicants who are protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act and require accommodations for completing the application process, testing (if required for position), or the interview, please notify the Human Resources Office.
- A copy of this announcement will be provided in Braille to visually impaired applicants upon request.
Commitment to Diversity
All applicants must have demonstrated cultural competency and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students and staff.
Cancel RTF Policy
WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO RE-OPEN, RE-ADVERTISE, DELAY OR CANCEL FILLING THIS POSITION.
THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL FUTURE VACANCIES.
EEO Statement
Rio Hondo College is committed to employing qualified administrators, faculty and staff members who are dedicated to student success. The Board recognizes that diversity in the academic environment fosters cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides suitable role models for all students. The Board is committed to hiring and staff development processes that support the goals of equal opportunity and diversity, and provide equal consideration for all qualified candidates.
