REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE:

• A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible professional level experience in a public or private sector human resource environment is required.
• A minimum of five years serving in a supervisory or managerial capacity is preferred.
• Experience working within a civil service system is highly preferred.
• A history of creating effective working relationships across functional lines is expected, with a collaborative work style. 
• Proven ability to implement new programs or practices designed to enhance service and value. 
• A history of managing and successfully working with people from diverse backgrounds and areas of technical expertise.
• Requires a broad understanding of Human Resources practices and procedures, especially with experience in California’s unique employment environment.
• An understanding of the public sector as it pertains to employment law, practices, and procedures.
• Must be familiar with current trends and practices in the HR profession, including such things as employment practices, compensation, benefits, leave laws, and technical HR applications, career counseling, change management, performance management and training and development approaches.
• Requires a general background in labor relations, with an understanding of negotiation principles, disciplinary procedures, and similar labor issues.
• Requires sufficient HR practice knowledge to navigate employment law, case law, policies and procedures, and make effective decisions utilizing this knowledge.
• Second language speaking ability highly desirable.

Technical Skills Needed:

• Must have high-level organizational and planning skills so that workflow is managed efficiently and accurately; set priorities, take initiative and exercise sound independent judgment
• Must have high level of proficiency in the use of MS Office, including Word and Excel, Outlook, and other related applications.
• Requires knowledge of principles and practices of sound business communication; correct English usage, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Educational Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Public or Business Administration, Human Resources, Industrial Relations, or related discipline is required. 
• A Master’s degree is highly desirable.
• Professional certification such as CCP, SPHR, PHR, SHRM-CP/SCP, IPMA-CP/SCP is preferred. 

TO APPLY:  Please submit a cover letter and resume to Susan Shey Dvonch, Shey-Harding Executive Search, sue@shey-harding.com, www.shey-harding.com, (562) 252-8516. 

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