Human Resources Assistant III (C) (Employee Relations)

About the role

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is seeking a Human Resources Assistant III (C) (Employee Relations) to join our team. This position is located at Headquarters in Los Angeles.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for the day-to-day operations of the Office of Employee Relations.
• Respond to inquiries related to employee relations matters from employees, managers, union representatives, and staff.
• Prepare and maintain employee relations correspondence, reports, records, and other confidential documents.
• Maintain a database of grievances, disciplinary actions, and investigations and other employee relations administrative matters.
• Perform data entry and research by updating and verifying data to ensure accurate records and reporting.
• Cover meetings, calendars, travel arrangements, agendas, and other administrative activities.
• Support office operations, purchasing, special projects, and other assignments as needed.

Requirements

• Education and Experience: Associate degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and four years relevant experience; or two years in an MWD Human Resources Assistant II classification.
• Relevant Experience: Experience includes providing administrative support or performing in an employee relations / labor relations function.
• Desirable: Experience working in a unionized public-sector environment, including handling confidential employee relations records, grievances, disciplinary actions, leaves, separations, union release time, and unemployment claims.

Qualifications

• License(s): Valid California Class C Driver’s License or equivalent (required at time of application).

Skills

• Confidentiality management.
• Data entry and research.
• Administrative support.
• Employee relations.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Excellent medical, dental, life, vision plans.
• Deferred compensation in the form of a 401(k) plan (with matching contribution) and a 457 plan.
• Retirement benefits under the California Public Employees' Retirement System.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Training and advancement opportunities.
• Excellent working environment.
• Public transportation reimbursements.
• Hub of public transportation: rail, subway, buses, and taxis.
• On-site fitness center.

Pay

Competitive compensation.

Schedule

9/80, Monday through Friday / Every other Friday off. Start times are no earlier than 6 am and end times are no later than 6 pm. Hybrid: Metropolitan’s current practice in this position is a hybrid work schedule. This typically includes two days a week in person and the other days remote. This is subject to change dependent on organizational needs. In addition, a telework policy is scheduled for negotiations and once completed and implemented, will provide final direction on the hybrid schedule.

Benefits

For more information on MWD benefits, please use the following link: Benefits

About MWD

The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California is a state-established cooperative that, along with its 26 cities and retail suppliers, provides water for 19 million people in six counties. The district imports water from the Colorado River and Northern California to supplement local supplies, and helps its members to develop increased water conservation, recycling, storage and other resource-management programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Metropolitan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic(s).