Los Angeles Community College District

Plans, organizes, coordinates, directs, and evaluates the District’s centralized human resources operations and activities which include areas such as employment processing, personnel transactions, academic recruitment and selection, academic classification and compensation, salary differentials and coding, data collection and reporting, employee record systems, and other related functions.

Develops, recommends, evaluates, and implements policies, rules, procedures, and standards designed to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness and ensure high standards of customer service related to assigned human resources operations.

Establishes and implements short-range and long-range strategic goals for the assigned human resources operations; evaluates outcomes and makes required adjustments.

Provides technical advice, guidance, and solutions to District executives and administrators regarding legal and regulatory requirements and District policies, processes, and procedures related to assigned human resources functions.

Confers with administrators, union representatives, employee representatives, employees, and representatives of public and private agencies concerning various human resources operation matters.

Directs the audit of academic and unclassified personnel assignments for compliance with rules and regulations and certifies that assignments are made in accordance with the Education Code and other applicable law and provisions of collective bargaining agreements.

Directs data studies related to assigned human resources operations, reviews the interpretation of data, and makes sound decisions based on findings.

Advises the Vice Chancellor of Human Resources through oral and written reports of objectives, critical problems, achievements, improvement recommendations, and on requirements and restrictions of lays, rules, and policies affecting assigned areas.

Directs the design, implementation, and maintenance of integrated information technology systems applicable to human resources operations and recommends improvements and/or necessary changes that increase efficiency and effectiveness.

Reviews and assesses state legislative and administrative decisions, laws, regulations, and policies related to assigned human resources operations to determine their impact and ensure that related policies, regulation, and processes are consistent with current law.

Directs data research and analysis designed to support management decisions and the collective bargaining process.

Directs and prepares correspondence, reports, and presentations regarding assigned human resources operations.

Directs the work of the assigned units with other operational units of the District.

Directs and coordinates training programs related to human resources operations for employees District-wide.

Directs the preparation, revision, and distribution of policy guides, memos, forms, and other related documents.

Directs the maintenance of official academic and classified personnel files.

Develops the budget for the assigned operational areas and reviews and controls expenditures of funds.

Plans, schedules, reviews, and evaluates the work of assigned staff.

Represents the Division of Human Resources at various councils and committee meetings on-and off-site, as designated.

Serves as a member of management collective bargaining teams.

Acts as the Vice Chancellor of Human Resources in their absence on designated matters.

Performs related duties as assigned.

A Director of Human Resources plans, organizes, directs, coordinates, and evaluates the District’s centralized human resources operations which includes areas such as hire employment processing, personnel transactions, academic recruitment and selection, academic classification and compensation, salary differentials and coding, data collection and reporting, employee record systems, and other related functions.

The Vice Chancellor of Human Resources is the executive responsible for directing the District’s human resources program, employment, compliance, employee and labor relations, training and staff development, policy development, organizational analysis, staffing, data collection and reporting, human resources information system implementation and maintenance, and related areas.

General direction is received from the Vice Chancellor of Human Resources. General supervision is exercised over management, professional, and supervisory staff of the District's Human Resources Operations Departments.

Knowledge of:

Principles and techniques of recruitment, selection, job classification, compensation, organizational analysis, staffing, and employer and labor relations

Principles of public personnel management

Laws, rules, regulations, court decisions, and legal interpretations related to the employment of personnel

Laws, regulations, and guidelines related to equal employment opportunity and civil rights in employment

Fact-finding methods and procedures

Principles and techniques of research and analysis

Principles of mediation, arbitration, and conflict resolution

Legal foundations and practices for the conduct of investigations and administrative hearings

Current trends and developments in personnel management and related fields

Methods and techniques of strategic and business planning, organization, and management

Functions, policies, organization and personnel of organizational units of the Los Angeles Community College District

Principles and techniques of supervision, training, and human relations

State legislative processes and procedures

Principles and techniques of budgeting and financial management

Organization and management of records

Capabilities of computer systems, software, and hardware used in personnel management

Ability to:

Plan, implement and direct a comprehensive, state-of-the-art human resources program in conformance with law and professional standards

Prepare and present comprehensive and effective written and oral communications and reports on a variety of personnel policies, procedures, and decisions

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all levels of administration, employee representatives, employees and representatives of other agencies and organizations

Interpret, apply, and explain principles of personnel management and law related to activities under the jurisdiction of a human resources program

Recognize critical elements of problems, develop and evaluate data, determine solutions, and make sound recommendations

Develop and implement strategic plans

Develop and execute policies, rules and regulations, and procedures

React independently and promptly to situations and events

Anticipate conditions, plan ahead, establish priorities, and meet schedules

Stimulate teamwork and promote cohesiveness toward the achievement of goals

Integrate technology into business decisions and operations

Train, supervise, and motivate employees

Consistently use and promote professional standards and practices related to assignments

Maintain a focus on details, quality, and precision in the performance of duties

Actively contribute to a culture of constructive collaboration and innovation with colleagues

Exercise sound judgement and maintain poise in challenging and/or sensitive situations

Maintain a fair and impartial attitude

Effectively utilize computer equipment and software, including MS Office and HRIS

Allocate and effectively utilize the human, fiscal and physical resources of human resources operational units

Travel to off-site meetings and events

Education:

A bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university, preferably with a major in human resource management, industrial or organizational psychology, public administration, or a related field. An advanced degree in one of the aforementioned majors is desirable.

Experience:

Five years of recent full-time, paid, professional-level experience in a senior human resources management position, which included responsibility for agency/corporate-wide strategies and operational plans for multiple human resources functions, for an organization employing 500 or more employees. Experience must have included the supervision of staff, which included professional-level employees. Experience with a public educational institution is desirable.

Special:

A valid Class “C” California driver's license must be obtained within 10 days of establishing residency in the State of California.

Travel to locations throughout the District is required.

Our class specification generally describes the duties, responsibilities, and requirements characteristic of the position(s) within this job class. The duties, responsibilities, and requirements of a particular position within this class may vary from the duties of other positions within the class.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Los Angeles Community College District provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with covered disabilities on a case-by-case basis throughout the application, examination, and hiring processes and throughout employment. If an individual is in doubt about their ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of a position or possession of any other requirement noted in a class specification or job announcement, they should always apply for a position and request reasonable accommodation at the appropriate time.