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Human Resources Analyst - Employee and Labor Relations (Confidential) 2025
Human Resources Analyst - Employee and Labor Relations (Confidential) 2025
Santa Monica College
Salary: $109,392.00 - $132,984.00 Annually
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Job Number: HRA-ELR2025 PO
Location: 2714 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica 90405, CA
Closing: 9/25/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
This is a Promotional and Open Competitive Recruitment, which will result in two eligibility lists.
Human Resources Analyst - Employee & Labor Relations (Confidential)
WELCOME TO SANTA MONICA COLLEGE! The Human Resources department is excited to recruit a new Human Resources Analyst - Employee and Labor Relations (Confidential) to join their team! In this capacity, incumbents will directly support the District's efforts to provide an environment that is conducive to student and employee success by performing a wide range of professional duties related to employee relations, Title 5, and Title IX investigations requiring a high degree of autonomy and independent judgment. This role reports to the Director of Human Resources and is scheduled to work 40 hours per week, 12 months per year at the Santa Monica College District Offices.
IMPORTANT: The schedule for this position may vary based on departmental needs. Employees in this position will be paid 5% more than the stated salary due to the variable work schedule.
Please note that all candidates must have authorization to work in the United States; the District does not have the ability to provide sponsorship.
What You Will Bring to the College
Our ideal candidate will possess:
- Extensive experience conducting investigations related to employee discipline and/or grievances, alleged discrimination and harassment, analyzing and evaluating information, and formulating conclusions in accordance with evidence and applicable laws and policies, preferably in a unionized or community college environment.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, and prior experience writing formal reports/memos related to investigation findings, disciplinary actions, or related activities.
- An exceptional ability to build trust with individuals encountered in the course of investigations, mitigate conflict, and forge compelling working relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization, including employees, management, and union leadership as needed to advise on employee relations matters in a political environment.
- Prior experience coordinating and delivering trainings directly related to employee relations, labor relations, and discrimination and harassment.
Remote Work Program
Santa Monica College has a remote work program option available for employees whose job duties do not require a physical presence on College property. This will primarily be an on-ground position but may include the option to remotely work one day per week at the discretion of management. Remote work arrangements cannot be guaranteed prior to the date of hire and must go through a review and approval process.
Why Work at SMC?
At SMC, you will work beside a diverse group of colleagues who leverage their combined talents and passions to accomplish something great. No matter what department you are in, or what job you have, your contributions will be critical to helping our students fulfill their dreams - landing that new job, or breaking through the cycle of poverty.
Some details about us:
- We are currently the number one transfer college to UCLA, USC, the University of California system, and Loyola Marymount University
- We are dedicated to sustainable practices and are accessible via environmentally-friendly transportation options, including the Expo Line and Big Blue Bus.
- We are one of the select community colleges in California approved to award a Bachelor's degree. SMC currently awards a Bachelor's degree in Interaction Design.
Benefits
We value our employees as people, and recognize the value of work-life balance, the health of you and your family, and professional development. We offer a variety of benefits and perks to support new members of our team, including:
- 18 paid holidays*
- 24 paid vacation days*
- 12 paid illness days*
- Fully paid medical, dental, and vision-care coverage (including eligible dependents)
- Free mental health assistance through the Employee Assistance Service for Education (EASE) program.
- Membership in the California Public Employee Retirement System (CALPERS)
- 5% increase in base pay for every 5 years worked with SMC, up to 40 years of service.
- Free Big Blue Bus access and monthly incentives for eligible employees through the Sustainable Transportation Incentive Program
Salary Placement
New Employees: Generally, new employees start at the first step on the salary schedule. A new permanent classified employee may request a higher salary placement based on recruitment issues and/or additional training and experience which greatly exceeds the minimum requirements. Please note that salary placement above the third step requires additional approvals by Santa Monica College executive staff.
Current Employees: Upon promotion, the new salary for a current, permanent employee is based on Merit Rule 12.2.7. In accordance with this rule, employees are entitled to at least a one-step (5%) salary increase, and may be eligible for advanced step placement in accordance with established criteria.
About the Selection Process
The selection process tentatively consists of a Qualifications Appraisal Interview with Technical Project (weighted 100%), which may be preceded by a Training & Experience Evaluation (pass/fail). Candidates must be successful on all test parts to be placed on the eligibility list. Two separate eligibility lists will be created from this recruitment: one for promotional candidates and one for external candidates. The promotional list will be used first, and must be exhausted before we can hire external candidates to fill vacant positions. The eligibility list created from this recruitment will be used to fill any vacancies that occur during the six-month life of the eligibility list, including full-time and/or part-time, permanent and/or temporary positions.
Santa Monica College reserves the right to modify the stated test parts and weights prior to the administration of any test.
Communication for this recruitment will be via e-mail. You must check your e-mail on a regular basis to be informed of your status for this recruitment.
Test Retake Policy
Based on the District's hiring needs, we may administer multiple recruitments for this job classification (or a related job classification that uses the same test(s)) within the next several months. Candidates must wait a period of 90 calendar days between testing appointments before retesting. Candidates who are ineligible to participate in an upcoming test or interview due to the provided retake period will be notified via email, and will have their highest valid score(s) on any non-weighted (pass/fail) test parts applied toward that recruitment.
The Santa Monica Community College District is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity. All qualified applicants for employment, as well as District employees, shall have full and equal access to employment opportunity. No person shall be subjected to unlawful discrimination in any program or activity of the District. The District's Board Policy 3120 (Equal Employment Opportunity and Nondiscrimination in Employment) may be accessed at: http://bit.ly/smc-hr-bp3120 (Download PDF reader).
Equity Statement
"Santa Monica College encourages candidates that are equity-minded to apply. SMC is a minority-serving, Hispanic-serving institution. We actively seek to attract candidates from minority groups that value equity, diversity, and inclusion. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are built into the culture at SMC, and are an essential component of the work that we do. SMC is committed to racial and socioeconomic diversity as it is a reflection of our student population and we strive to hire candidates that share this commitment."
Examples of Duties
Serves as a professional expert in the Human Resources Office on employee and labor relations matters such as discipline and grievances, laws and policies related to unlawful discrimination and harassment including Title IX, Title 5 and other anti-discrimination laws, and investigations.
Conducts workplace investigations pertaining to unlawful discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment, Title IX, and workplace violence and bullying.
Investigates a variety of matters related to employee relations and collective bargaining; advises management and supervisory personnel on disciplinary and performance issues, interpretation and implementation of applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements, and grievance policies and procedures; recommends solutions to personnel related issues.
Responds to initial oral or written inquiries on routine compliance matters, labor and employee relations matters, and campus community concerns, including those related to discrimination and harassment, and consults with the Vice President of Human Resources or designee regarding more complex issues.
Formulates and presents investigation findings and conclusions to management, prepares and edits related reports and may make recommendations for follow-up or further action.
Gathers, analyzes, organizes and compiles documentary evidence from multiple sources for investigative reports, proposed disciplinary actions, responses to state and federal government agencies, and administrative hearings.
Maintains confidential case files and logs on investigations and audio recordings of interviews.
Assists in responding to government agency complaints, including proceedings before the California Civil Rights Department (CRD), the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the Department of Labor (DOL), and the Department of Education and Office for Civil Rights (OCR), etc.
Assists the Chief Negotiator in negotiations of wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment; formulates and recommends effective bargaining strategies and techniques.
Assists management in developing and implementing new operational procedures to accommodate legislative changes; develops and monitors operational procedures to enhance workflow and program effectiveness.
Provides information and assistance to District personnel, staff and the public regarding a variety of HR matters.
Advises and assists in responding to employee and labor related grievances.
Makes presentations to District stakeholders, as requested.
Manages complex special assignments and requests, as assigned; compiles and evaluates statistical and other data to prepare various reports and inform the District's collective bargaining position.
Remains current on related laws, regulations and practices affecting compliance and labor and employee relations matters by subscribing to related literature, attending conferences, seminars, and/or enrolling in courses.
Participates in the design, coordination and/or implementation of workshops and training programs for the College community, which may include planning and organizing speakers, training content, participants, and event logistics, and developing and conducting trainings.
Performs other related duties as requested or assigned.
Examples of essential duties are descriptive and not restrictive in nature and are generally listed in descending order of importance.
Minimum Qualifications
Education Requirement:
Graduation from a four-year college or university, preferably with a major in Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources Management, or a closely related field.
Experience Requirement:
Three years of increasingly responsible technical and analytical experience in labor and employee relations and/or discrimination and harassment within an Administrative Services or Human Resources department. Experience performing investigations related to labor and employee relations, unlawful discrimination and harassment, and Title IX is preferred.
Education/Experience Equivalency:
Experience and/or education of the same kind, level or amount as required in the minimum qualifications may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
Licensure and/or Certification:
Professional in Human Resources (PHR), SHRM-Certified Professional (SHRM-CP), or similar certifications preferred.
Supplemental Information
For additional information about our employment process, please visit our FAQ page and click on "current employees" (for existing, permanent SMC employees) or "job applicants" (for external applicants).
To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/smc/jobs/5061309/human-resources-analyst-employee-and-labor-relations-confidential-2025
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