Salary : $120,456.13 - $146,764.18 Annually
Location : 6075 Kimball Ave., Chino CA 91708, CA
Job Type: Full-Time Limited Term
Job Number:
Division\Department: Human Resources Department
Unit\Section: Employee & Labor Relations Section
Opening Date: 08/10/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

THE POSITION:
THE OPPORTUNITY

The Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA) is undertaking several significant Employee and Labor Relations initiatives that will shape the organization over the next two years. These include major personnel policy updates, labor negotiations, performance management enhancements, and the implementation activities related to recommendations resulting from a comprehensive Classification and Compensation Study. To support these critical functions, IEUA is seeking one (1) Human Resources Analyst for a two-year limited-term assignment focused on Employee and Labor Relations.

The Human Resources Analyst assigned to Employee and Labor Relations will play a key role in supporting a broad range of employee relations and labor relations functions while helping ensure continuity of service and timely progress on high-priority organizational initiatives. This position offers an opportunity to work closely with leadership, employees, and labor representatives on complex and impactful Human Resources matters.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:
Any combination of education, experience and training that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical qualifying background includes:

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in human resources, business administration, public administration, psychology, or a closely related field.
• At least four years of progressively responsible experience in human resources management; or an equivalent.
• Candidates with demonstrated experience in Employee and Labor Relations (ELR) in a Public Sector work environment are highly desirable.

Skills and Abilities

• Skilled in planning, developing, and implementing complex Employee and Labor Relations (ELR) programs and initiatives, including conducting workplace investigations, managing disciplinary and corrective action processes, interpreting and applying labor agreements, advising management on employee relations matters, supporting grievance resolution and dispute management, ensuring compliance with employment laws and policies, and analyzing workforce trends and metrics to identify organizational risks, improve workplace culture, and support long-term workforce strategies.
• Collaborate effectively with internal departments, external consultants, vendors, and partner agencies to ensure coordinated program delivery, proactively address issues, and maintain alignment with Agency policies, procedures, and strategic objectives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to assess complex employee and labor relations issues, identify workplace trends, risks, and compliance concerns, and develop practical, legally sound recommendations related to investigations, disciplinary actions, grievance resolution, labor agreement administration, and organizational policy implementation.
• Draft clear, professional, and legally sound collective bargaining responses, including grievance responses, meet-and-confer correspondence, labor agreement-related communications, and other formal written materials for review by management and legal counsel, asappropriate.
• Experienced in leading or supporting cross-functional teams, establishing clear goals and expectations, monitoring progress, maintaining accurate records and documentation, and leveraging outcomes to drive continuous improvement and inform future human resources strategies.

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SELECTION PROCESS:
Applications for this recruitment will be accepted on a continuous basis. The deadline for first review is Monday, August 31, at 11:59 PM. Applicants are encouraged to apply early as this recruitment may close at anytime after the first review period.

There is one (1) vacancy in the Human Resources Department.

This recruitment is being conducted to fill one (1) vacancy and will establish an eligibility list which may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur during the active status of the eligibility list.
This position is a Limited-Term (2 year) employment opportunity. Limited-term employees are "AT-WILL" employees, and their employment can be terminated at any time, with or without cause, and with or without notice.

A full-time, limited-term employee shall be eligible for the same insurance and leave benefits as a regular Agency employee occupying the same regular classification, pursuant to the applicable Personnel Manual or MOU, EXCEPT for the following: educational reimbursements, certification or licensing payments/reimbursements and computer loans. Position will work a 4 x 10 schedule Monday through Thursday.

Salary Range: UN 181

FLSA: Exempt

Probationary Period: At-Will

All employment applications will be reviewed for accuracy, completion, relevant experience, education, training and other job-related qualifications. Applicants with the strongest background relating to the responsibilities of this position will be invited to participate in the testing process which may include one or more of the following: written test, oral interview, performance/practical examination. A second round of interviews may also be conducted. Communications regarding this recruitment will be sent by email, and candidates will need to monitor their inbox/spam/junk email folder regularly to ensure they do not miss any relevant communication.
Any applicant requiring reasonable accommodation during the selection process due to a qualified disability must inform the Human Resources Office at (909) 993-1640 or [email protected] at least 72 hours in advance of the need for accommodation.

The Inland Empire Utilities Agency does not sponsor employment visas at the time of hire or during the course of employment. All applicants and employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

The Agency offers a comprehensive benefit package for eligible employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit and employment type. This benefits overview is a summary and is not to be considered all-inclusive or applicable to all employees.

Retirement
California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS):
An employee who becomes a "new" member of CalPERS for the first time on or after January 1, 2013 (and who was not a member of another California public retirement system prior to that date) will be enrolled in the CalPERS 2.0% @ 62 benefit formula with a three-year final compensation in accordance with Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA). New members (PEPRA) will be required to pay half of the normal cost (Govt. Code Section. 7522.30(c)) currently 6.75% of eligible earnings toward the employee contribution.

An employee who is a "classic" member of CalPERS, or a current member of another California public retirement system, who is hired on or after January 1, 2012, will be enrolled in the CalPERS 2.0% @ 55 benefit formula with a three-year final compensation. Classic members shall contribute 7% of eligible earnings toward the employee contribution.

Social Security/Medicare:
Along with CalPERS retirement, the Agency also participates in Social Security and Medicare. The Agency pays 7.65% on your behalf (6.2% Social Security + 1.45% Medicare), and the employee pays 7.65% via payroll taxes.

Medical
The Agency shall make a maximum monthly contribution towards the cost of his/her health insurance as follows:
Agency Medical Contribution
Health insurance is offered through CalPERS, and enrollment is optional with a signed Completion of a Health Benefit Opt Out and Attestation Form. Eligible employees who waive their medical benefit receive a cash incentive payment* equal to the monthly rate. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following enrollment.

*Note: Per applicable MOU/Personnel Manuals, an employee must be in a paid status for a minimum of sixty (60) hours per pay period to receive the difference between the monthly insurance allotment and the actual cost of his/her health, dental, vision and/or life insurance benefits.

Dental and Vision Insurance
The Agency offers two dental plans - Delta Dental (PPO) and Western Dental (DPO). Enrollment in one of the plans is mandatory. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following enrollment.

Vision insurance is offered through EyeMed Vision Plan and enrollment is voluntary. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following enrollment.

Term Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
Life and AD&D insurance is offered through Lincoln Financial Group. Executive Management employees are provided with 1 time their annual earnings up to $300,000. Unrepresented Management employees are provided with an Agency paid $90,000 Life and AD&D policy. Unrepresented non-management, and members of the Supervisors', Laboratory, Professional, General, or Operators' Unit are provided an Agency paid $50,000 Life and AD&D policy. Enrollment into a basic $10,000 Life and AD&D policy is required and paid by the employee. Employees may purchase dependent life, for their spouse and/or eligible child(ren), or additional Life and AD&D coverage for themselves up to $500,000. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following date of hire.

Employee Assistance Program
Agency employees are provided access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) which provides 24/7 assistance needed to help resolve life's challenges.
Disability Insurance
Short-term disability is available through California State Disability Insurance (SDI) and the employee pays 1.2% via payroll taxes that may be adjusted per calendar year. Employees covered by SDI are covered by two programs: Disability Insurance and Paid Family Leave. Employees are insured by an Agency-paid long-term disability insurance, which will provide income for an employee who is totally disabled from illness, injury, or accident. The basic benefit provides for 60% of the first $10,000 of monthly salary, reduced by deductible income, after a 365-day waiting period. Coverage is effective the first day of the month following date of hire.

Supplemental Benefits
Effective the first of the month following date of hire, eligible employees may participate in the flexible spending plan. This plan provides you with the opportunity to pay for certain medical, dental, vi