the county of los angeles invites applications...
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COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
HOW TO APPLY
These positions will be open from December 13, 2016 until
filled. First consideration will be given to those who submit their
applications before January 13, 2017. Please go to:
http://bit.ly/2hxtCGh and submit your application, cover letter,
resume, record of accomplishments, verification of degrees, and
current salary.
For confidential inquiries, please contact:
Bill Dukes
Department of Human Resources
Talent Acquisition Division
(213) 974-2454
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS Specific salary will be negotiated and determined, based upon qualifications and earning history. The salary range control point is $202,170, which serves as a reference point regarding negotiation discussion. The appointees will also receive an excellent program of benefits that allows employees to choose
the benefits that meet their specific needs.
The package includes:
Retirement Plan – New appointees will participate in a
contributory defined benefit plan.
Cafeteria Benefit Plan – The County funds its cafeteria plan using a tax-free contribution of an additional 14.5% to 17% of
the employee’s monthly salary.
Flexible Spending Accounts – In addition to tax-fee medical and dependent care spending accounts, the County contributes $75 per month to an employee’s dependent care
spending account.
Savings Plan (401k) – Optional tax-deferred income plan that may include a County matching contribution up to 4% of
employee’s salary.
Deferred Compensation Plan (457) – Optional tax-deferred income plan that may include a County matching contribution
up to 4% of employee’s salary.
Holidays – 12 paid days per year.
To enrich lives through effective and caring service.
ASSISTANT DIRECTORS, HUMAN RESOURCES
(At-Will / Unclassified positions)
Talent Management Branch
Employee Benefits Branch
Open from December 13, 2016 until positions are filled
The County of Los Angeles invites applications for
THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES The County of Los Angeles is recognized by Forbes Magazine as one of America’s 50 Best Employers. To be recognized by Forbes Magazine, an organization needs to engage its employees, offer an array of meaningful employee benefits, and provide work that is purposeful and mission-driven. The County is currently seeking Assistant Directors, Human Resources to direct and lead the strategy of administering and driving: (a) recruitment, assessment, placement, and workforce development; and (b) employee benefits, employee engagement, and employee health and safety Countywide. The County has a demographically and geographically diverse population of more than 10 million residents. As the largest employer in Southern California, over 108,000 employees in 36 departments provide vital and wide ranging public services.
DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES The Department of Human Resources (DHR) is committed to providing innovative and efficient HR solutions to support public service by recruiting, developing, and retaining a highly qualified, diverse workforce. DHR serves as the County’s central human resources agency and partners with line departmental HR operations to provide an integrated approach to human resources management with a centralized-decentralized balance. The goal of DHR is to deliver the mission, vision and strategic direction of the County through its employees: the individuals who make the difference in providing services for the citizens of the County of Los Angeles. DHR’s budget is over $74 million, with over 400 budgeted positions.
THE ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR...
Talent Management Branch Recruiting, assessing, placing, and developing a large and diverse population of employees requires a human resources executive with vision and determination. The Assistant Director, Human Resources for the Talent Management Branch formulates and implements strategies and programs in areas including talent acquisition, internships, examinations, and workforce and employee development. Key responsibilities of the Assistant Director include updating and improving the County’s capabilities in identifying and attracting candidates who bring cutting edge approaches to municipal governance, streamlining the assessment process in a civil service environment, and advancing both the concepts and capabilities in developing the workforce. Partnering with line departments, this visionary and transformative leader works to meet the County’s goal to Realize Tomorrow’s Government Today.
Employee Benefits Branch This is a newly created position within DHR, and requires an innovative thought leader. With professional staff responsible for execution of employee and dependent health and life insurance benefits, paid time off policies, deferred compensation, employee wellness, return-to-work, occupational health, and other workplace programs, the Assistant Director, Human Resources directing the Employee Benefits Branch serves to play a key role in retaining the employees of the County of Los Angeles. Working with the Chief Executive Office, labor organizations, benefits consultants, and a variety of insurance and financial benefits companies, the branch touches the lives of the County’s employees and those in the larger community. Key responsibilities of the Assistant Director include fostering a global wellness strategy; managing the implementation and maintenance of the County’s employee benefits programs; and developing engaging and informative communications programs.
QUALIFICATIONS The individuals qualified for these positions will have at least three years of experience in a senior human resources leadership role – including leading management level positions – in a large and complex organization. Additionally, each position requires seven years of comprehensive experience within the discipline directed. An undergraduate degree is minimally required for consideration.
For the Assistant Director position in the Talent Management Branch, expertise
in managing staffing for a large public sector organization, or in an organization subject to government oversight and audit, including managing testing and selection, talent acquisition, and workforce development.
For the Assistant Director position in the Employee Benefits Branch, expertise in
corporate benefits design and development, including managing collectively bargained benefits plans, management of deferred income plans, implementation of effective wellness and occupational health initiatives, and full knowledge of employee leave, health care reform, and other critical issues.
The ideal candidates will demonstrate as many of the following qualifications as possible: An advanced degree in from an accredited college or university in public
administration, business administration, human resources management, law, organizational development, or closely related field.
Appropriate senior professional certifications from recognized associations such as
ATD, IFEBP, IPMA-HR, NAGDA, SHRM, or World at Work. A track record of successfully developing, implementing, and administering
innovative human resources practices in a large and well-established culture. Success working in a State, county, or municipal organization, responding to the
goals of elected officials, as they meet the needs of constituents. Inspiring, motivating, and nurturing, and where necessary renewing those skilled
staff who are indispensable to the department’s success. Demonstrated ability to think strategically and execute tactically, including managing
multiple high priority initiatives and implementations simultaneously. Excellent analytical skills and the ability to perform complex cost and financial
analyses, and effectively present complex and analytical information in an understandable manner.
Outstanding organization and project management skills. Exceptional communication (verbal and written) and customer service skills in
interacting with a wide range of internal and external customers/clients. These are unclassified (at-will) positions, and report to the Chief Deputy Director, Department of Human Resources.