Human Resources Generalist

Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) is a community choice aggregator (CCA) in Orange County that launched phased electric service in April 2022.  Upon full implementation, the Authority will service over 233,000 accounts in Southern California Edison territory. We serve four member agencies (Buena Park, Fullerton, Huntington Beach, and Irvine) with the potential to expand throughout the region. For more information, visit our website at www.ocpower.org.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Candidates should send a succinct and well-written cover letter and resume with three references to recruitment@ocpower.org. Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis.

SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the Chief Operating Officer or Director of Administration, the HR Generalist (HRG) works collaboratively with management, consultants, and staff to administer HR policies, procedures, and processes. The HRG is responsible for performing administrative and professional program level work to manage the daily operation of planning, organizing, and implementing a compliant HR program, coordinating programs and services including employee relations, HR policy administration, recruitment, classification and compensation, organizational development, performance evaluation, personnel actions, and benefits administration. The HRG provides guidance on state and federal law related to HR policy and compliance with employment laws.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES / FUNCTIONS

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Plans, implements, and administers programs and activities to carry out HR goals and objectives.
• Collaborates with the General Counsel and outside consultants to advise the executive management and department directors, managers, supervisors and employees in the interpretation and application of HR rules, policies and procedures and state and federal laws related to professional development and training, recruitment, selection, classification, compensation, benefits, disability management, management rights and responsibilities, performance management and recognition, and equal employment opportunity regulations.
• Drafts and proposes HR policies, rules and guidelines, and recommends and implements changes as needed as a result of legislation, trends, and developments.
• Collects data to develop and analyze compensation surveys and schedules.
• Conducts recruitment and advises and assists department directors in hiring processes.
• Provides direction for employee orientation for newly hired staff.
• Maintains or oversees the maintenance and management of HR records and files.
• Assists in reviewing and administering performance evaluations.
• Reviews and analyzes technologies applicable to the work and makes recommendations regarding effective use of integrated systems.
• Assists in HR budget development.
• Reviews and approves HR department invoices, including benefits and consultants, for payment.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without accommodation.

A combination of education and experience that would provide the knowledge and abilities listed. Typically, equivalent to possess of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in human resources, business, psychology, or a related field and at least three years of experience in human resources. Experience working in a public utility and/or a Community Choice Aggregate program is desirable. SPHR or SHRM-SCP certification strongly preferred.

Possession of a valid State of California driver’s license is preferred.

Knowledge of:

· Principles and practices of modern public personnel and HR administration, including federal and state laws, case law, rules, and regulations related to the field.

· Principles and methods of recruitment, examinations, job classification, wage and salary administration, and equal opportunity employment.

· Principles and practices of modern training techniques, including ongoing employee development and skills/needs matching.

· Training objectives, methodologies, and evaluation.

· Principles and practices of classification and compensation system management including statistical analyses and cost projections.

· Principles and techniques of public administration, including program planning, implementation and evaluation, budget development and analysis.

· Functions and operations of general HR policies and procedures.

· Modern office procedures and methods including automation and computer applications and software related to the work.

· Research methodology, policy development, report writing, and basic statistical techniques.

· Contract development and administration.

Ability to:

• Recognize and resolve problems of a sensitive or political nature.

• Analyze complex employment situations, assess benefits and potential any provide a proposed action and alternatives, and make effective recommendations to implement or ensure implementation of recommendations.

• Analyze data and statistical issues; draw sound conclusions and make effective recommendations.

• Identify and analyze problem areas and provide recommendations and solutions for department management teams related to HR issues including collecting and analyzing data, drawing valid conclusions from available information, and projecting consequences of decisions and recommendations.

• Analyze, collect, interpret and evaluate a variety of complex qualitative and quantitative data; compute cost/benefit ratios; project costs.

• Manage a variety of simultaneous work projects to meet established timetables and commitments.

• Conduct mediation and group problem solving.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work, including officials and managers, representatives of other governmental agencies, community, business and other groups, employees, and the public.

• Evaluate and make recommendations to successfully implement, and administer effective employee relations, benefits, classification, organization development and training, and recruitment and selection programs and processes.

• Maintain and update an Employee Handbook and other HR policies, procedures, and guidelines.

• Develop and implement communications strategies and plans for keeping employees and managers informed.

• Develop and provide for new employee orientation.

• Effectively communicate, both orally and in writing, including making presentations of findings, recommendations, and policies orally or in writing to Board members, department directors, and employees.

• Lead and train administrative support staff in the conduct of their work related to HR.

• Prepare clear and concise reports, policies, procedures, correspondence, and other written materials.

Other Qualifications

Analytical Thinking: Approaches a problem or situation by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach.

Collaboration: Develops networks and builds alliances; engages in cross-functional activities.

Communication Skills: Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.

Fiscal Management: Demonstrates strong financial management skills and oversees complex energy procurement practices with large financial impacts for the organization. Complies with applicable laws and policies.

Leadership: Leads by example; demonstrates high ethical standards; remains visible and approachable and interacts with others on a regular basis; promotes a cooperative work environment, allowing others to learn from mistakes; provides motivational supports and direction.

Vision/Strategic Thinking: Supports, promotes, and ensures alignment with the organization’s vision and values; understands how an organization must change in light of internal and external trends and influences; builds a shared vision with others and influences others to translate vision to action.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer / laptop; to operate a motor vehicle and to visit various meeting sites in Orange County for the conduct of the Authority’s business. This is primarily a sedentary office classification, although standing in and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve information using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL ELEMENTS

This is primarily a sedentary classification and the employee works in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no known direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. The employee interfaces with staff, management, other Authority’s representatives, and government officials, business representatives, and the general public in explaining the Authority’s programs and requesting and providing information.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary is commensurate with experience. For full-time employees the salary range for this position is $8,166.67 – $11,583.30 per month. For part-time employees the salary will be paid on a proportional basis.

OCPA offers a generous benefits package which includes:

· Individual, family, and domestic partner health insurance (medical, dental, vision)

· Life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance coverages

· Retirement with employer matching

· Paid-time-off (PTO) and holidays

· Health and wellness reimbursement benefit

· Technology stipend

· Flexible spending accounts (FSA) – health and dependent care

· Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Some benefits may not be available to part-time employees.

This is not a civil service position; however, some OCPA employees may be required to submit a Statement of Economic Interests form, also known as the Form 700.

Orange County Power Authority is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $8,166.67 - $11,583.30 per month

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Human resources: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Irvine, CA 92612

Salary : $8,167 - $11,583