This opportunity is open to all interested candidates.

BASIC FUNCTION:

The Human Resources Compliance Officer will plan, organize, manage, and evaluate District-wide human resource compliance programs, operations, and processes related to staff accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), federal and state statutory leaves of absence (Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), California Family Rights Act (CFRA), Pregnancy Disability Leave (PDL), and mandatory employee statutory clearances; collaborate with cross-functional departments to align industrial injury and Workers' Compensation workflows with human resource functions; serve as the technical and procedural authority in conducting interactive process meetings, evaluate essential job functions, process requests for reasonable accommodation, and monitoring return-to-work and leave of absence workflows across certificated and classified personnel; supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff.

POSITION SPECIFICS:

• Working Location: Human ResourcesDepartment. 4100 Normal Street, San Diego, CA 92013
• Work schedule: Full-time / 12 months per year
• The position is paid on the Non-Represented Classified Supervisors Salary Schedule II, Salary Plan N700, Grade 034
• Qualifies for District Paid health and wellness benefits for employee and dependents
• This application requires you to attach a Resume and respond to position-specific questions in your submitted online application. Details provided under the APPLICATION INFORMATION section.

Examples of Duties:

Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to accurately reflect the principal job elements. E = Essential Functions

• Plan, develop, implement, audit, and evaluate human resources and integrated District-wide policies, procedures, and workflows related to the District's ADA accommodation programs, federal and state leaves (including FMLA, CFRA, PDL), industrial injury, other statutory and District leaves to ensure requirements and District compliance obligations are met. E
• Oversee the implementation of efficient intake, processing, and evaluation of employee requests for reasonable accommodation under the ADA and statutory leaves of absence; establish and support standard operating procedures to ensure prompt case resolution, legal compliance, and seamless coordination between employees, department leadership, site administrators, and healthcare providers. E
• Provide technical expertise and advise District leadership and staff on related laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and bargaining unit agreements across ADA, leaves of absence, and, in partnership with Risk Management, the District's return-to-work program; collaborate and consult with legal counsel on complex compliance matters, accommodation determinations, and legal risks. E
• Facilitate ADA interactive process meetings with employees, site and department administrators, and bargaining unit representatives. E
• Ensure accurate preparation and maintenance of reports, records, and documentation on employee leaves of absence, leave usage, interactive process meetings, processing timelines, workflows, processes for Workers' Compensation intersections with human resource functions, and training completion rates; apply change management principles to implement and maintain District-wide standardized efficient compliance systems. E
• Plan, create, and facilitate comprehensive compliance trainings for District administrators and staff regarding interactive process duties, leave rights, and statutory compliance; oversee District-wide human resource related training, tracking, and learning module delivery. E
• Oversee, audit, and maintain District-wide tracking systems for mandatory employee clearances, including but not limited to Tuberculosis (TB) assessments, federal Form I-9 employment verification, and continuous state employment eligibility status. E
• Interpret current and updated laws, regulations, and legislation in consultation with legal counsel; make recommendations to leadership to update compliance requirements in current policies, procedures, processes, and collective bargaining agreement provisions. E
• Direct, supervise, train, and develop staff; build team capacity, mentor staff through system changes, assign work, evaluate performance, and participate in interview and selection processes. E
• Perform related duties as assigned.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience:

A combination of training, experience, and/or education equivalent to a Bachelor's degree in human resources, public administration, business administration, or other related field and seven (7) years of increasingly responsible human resources experience. Must include specialized experience in the ADA interactive process and statutory leaves of absence. Direct supervisory experience, workflow change management, and experience in a public agency or TK-12 educational setting are highly desirable.

Licenses and Other Requirements:

Professional license or certification in human resources (i.e., SHRM, PHR, SPHR, CHRP, PSHRA, CHRM,) preferred.

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Application Process

To be eligible for consideration, interested candidates must submit the following items. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all required information, including completion of the Work Experience and Education Sections of the online application, required attachments, and responses to all application questions.

• Online employment application
• A completed online employment application must be submitted/received electronically by the closing date. This application MUST include all required attachments, current and previous employment history and education to evaluate your qualifications, and all other requirements identified in the recruitment and application questions. It is important to note that a resume does not substitute for completing the Work Experience and Education sections. Your application will be considered incomplete if you do not include all relevant details and attachments.
• Paper applications are not accepted.

• Contact information for three references must be listed in the 'Reference' section of the application. References should be from a current or previous supervisor. Reference email requests are automatically generated and sent to the references listed at the time of submission. These reference requests are not an indication of progression in the recruitment process or an interview opportunity. Written reference letters dated within the last year are also accepted and may be attached to your online application in the Reference Section.

• Attach Required Documents (PDF format recommended)
• Resume
• Resume must reflect current and past work and accomplishments.
• A resume does NOT substitute for completing work history, education sections, or the supplemental questions of the employment application.
• Answer all application questions
• The application questions should be answered thoroughly, clearly, and concisely as the responses provided (along with the entire application package) will be carefully reviewed to determine which candidates will move forward in the recruitment process.
• Position-Specific Questions (Required). To be considered for this position, you must answer the following position-specific questions.
• Questions 1: Describe your experience administering state and federal statutory leaves, including FMLA, CFRA, and PDL. Include the years of experience, your responsibilities, and decision making authority.
• Question 2: Describe your experience administering employee accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Include the years of experience facilitating the interactive process, your role and responsibilities.
• Question 3: Describe your experience developing and/or refining cross-department workflows and establishing internal protocols to ensure compliance with HR and personnel regulations. Include your role and responsibilities.
• Question 4: Describe your experience working in a public sector and/or unionized workplace. Include your experience interpreting collective bargaining agreements, personnel policies, or employment law and your role in resolving compliance-related personnel issues.
• Do not upload your answers as an attachment. You will be required to answer each question before submitting your online application.

• Additional Documents (Optional)
• Cover Letter / Letter of Intent
• Letters of Recommendation
• Additional documents, if any, must be attached to the online employment application.

INTERVIEW PROCESS:
We anticipate in-person interviews to be held in mid to late October.

For questions regarding this job announcement, including priority consideration, please contact Personnel Analyst Suzette Hunter at [email protected].

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

If you have questions about your application, please email [email protected].

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