Manager I, Human Resources

Summary

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Southern California Regional Rail Authority, operator of the Metrolink commuter rail system, is seeking a Manager I to work in the Human Resources Department. This position is responsible for overseeing the recruitment process for a wide variety of positions in compliance with State and Federal laws and Metrolink practices. The Manager I will act as a business partner and provide strategic guidance, leadership, support, and vision to the management team, hiring managers and the recruitment staff.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly motivated and innovative team player to implement recruitment strategies to attract highly qualified and diverse talent for Metrolink. The ideal candidate will have a zeal for public service and strong interpersonal and communication skills to build lasting and effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

TO APPLY: This is a continuous recruitment with the first review of applications beginning July 29, 2024. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. Applicants possessing the most desirable qualifications will be invited to continue in the selection process.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS AND SUPERVISION

This is the entry level of the Manager (various) series. At this level, incumbents may independently represent the organization. May be responsible for a specialty program area that has a major impact on the organization. The Manager I report to the Chief People Officer and has first-line supervisory responsibility.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

The duties listed below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not to be interpreted as an exhaustive list of responsibilities.

• Work with the Chief People Officer and the recruitment team, on Metrolink’s strategy for addressing current and future business challenges impacting human capital.
• Develop and implement recruitment and onboarding strategies for recruiting and retaining top caliber talent for Metrolink.
• Advance and continuously develop Metrolink’s internship and Grads On Career Track programs.
• Work with the management human resources team to define staffing plans.
• Comply with federal, state, and local laws governing employment, including but not limited to, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Meyer-Millias Brown Act (MMBA), etc.
• Create programs and materials to communicate Human Resources policies and information internally and externally.
• Support the Chief People Officer and participate in building strategic plans to support Metrolink objectives.
• Attend job/career fairs.
• Administer special studies.
• Conduct research, formulate recommendations and prepare reports for presentation to Board of Directors, management, committees, and outside agencies.
• Ensure that projects/assignments within areas of specific responsibility are completed timely and within budget.
• Hire, supervise, train and coach staff. Provide leadership and vision for assigned staff. Set and measure performance expectations and goals that align with Metrolink’s strategic goals.
• Oversee and participate in other Human Resources functions as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Requirements To Perform Essential Job FunctionsPreferred QualificationsKnowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Business/Public Administration, Human Resources Management, or a related field.
• A minimum of four (4) years’ broad base responsible experience in Human Resources, including recruitment.
• A combination of training, with a minimum of an associate degree and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be considered when determining minimum qualifications. Advanced relevant coursework may also substitute for a portion of required experience.
• Valid Class C Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record of no more than three moving violations and no DUI's within the last three years.
• Master’s Degree.
• Supervisory Experience.
  
  

Knowledge of:

• Relevant current and future-focused issues in HR (recruitment, performance management, employee engagement, learning and development, benefits administration, etc.).
• Principles and practices of employee supervision and performance management.
• Principles, practices, laws, rules, and regulations related to Human Resources.
• Federal, state, and local laws governing employment, such as Affirmative Action, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Meyer-Milias Brown Act (MMBA).
• Principles and practices of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accommodation (DEI&A).
  
  

Skilled in:

• Use of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Use of HRIS and other software systems.
• Presenting information appropriate to the audience.
• Oral and written communication.
• Leadership, team management and teambuilding.
• Interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
• Organization, time management and attention to detail.
• Analysis and interpretation of data.
  
  

Ability to:

• Be results oriented with a high drive to meet objectives, balance multiple priorities, work and manage proactively within established time frames and meet preset deadlines.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Compile, analyze and interpret complex data.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and correspondence.
• Understand, interpret, and apply laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures, contracts, budgets, and labor/management agreements.
• Influence others to achieve a desired outcome by building relationships, finding common ground and gaining cooperation.
• Initiate innovative problem-solving strategies at all levels of the organization.
• Plan, organize, administer, coordinate, review, and evaluate all areas of a comprehensive human resources program.
• Analyze a variety of human resources issues and make sound recommendations.
• Prioritize tasks and delegate them when appropriate.
• Act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Portray credibility to management and staff in general.
• Effectively lead and develop staff.
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Transition between standing, walking, and sitting at varying lengths of time at the work location and able to move about Metrolink facilities or other work site locations.
• Operate tools to perform the duties of the position, such as computers, office equipment and work-related machinery.
• Ability to lift, hold or move objects up to 25 lbs.
• Exchange ideas by means of communication.
• Hear and perceive the nature of sounds. Listen and express or exchange ideas by means of spoken words.
• Balance, ascend/descend, climb, kneel, stoop, bend, crouch or crawl within assigned working conditions and or locations.
• Use hands to finger, handle, feel and grasp tools to perform the duties of the position.
  
  

Working Conditions

Position requires work in a normal office or similar indoor environment with little exposure to excessive noise, dust, or varying temperature. Work may also be conducted in outdoor environments, at outside sites, e.g. career fairs, conferences, training programs.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Selection Process:

Following a review of applications and resumes, the most highly qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the selection process. Eligible applicants will be notified of the exact time and place of assessments and interview. Candidates will be interviewed to determine their relative knowledge, skills and ability in job related areas. Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a reference check(s), including degree verification and criminal records check provided through SCRRA.

Internal Candidates: Employees with active discipline as defined in the HR Policy No. 5.3 Positive Discipline Program and/or with performance that does not meet the standard for "meets expectations" as defined in the Performance Planning and Appraisal Process may be precluded from consideration and placement in the position.

Southern California Regional Rail Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Authority will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

The SCRRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. EEO/ADA