Performance Management Specialist (Analyst III)

Job Description and Duties If you are highly energetic, love to collaborate, enjoy engaging a variety of people, open-minded, a self-starter, and well organized this is the position for you! The Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) is looking for talented individuals to join our Performance Management Unit! We are in search of an open-minded individual who has experience with and is comfortable providing guidance and coaching to all levels of staff, including high-level and executive management. This role will give you the opportunity make a difference in the performance of DIR staff. In order to be successful in this role, you will need some experience with the progressive discipline process, effective technical writing skills, and experience with Microsoft Office programs such as Word and Excel. If you are looking to bring your knowledge and skills to a small but very collaborative and passionate team, submit your application today! Under the direction of the Supervisor II over the Performance Management Unit, the Analyst III conducts investigations of alleged employee misconduct and poor performance, researches and writes adverse and administrative actions, and provides management consultation on employee discipline. The incumbent is also responsible for monitoring, reviewing, evaluating, and assessing policies, procedures and processes relating to performance management. This posting may be used to fill future vacancies in accordance with 2 CCR §249.3 To be considered for this Analyst III job opportunity, applicants must be either reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility or have reinstatement eligibility. To take the exam and gain employment list eligibility, please click here to access the exam bulletin: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=4794 You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Special Requirements Instructions: Please attach your SOQ to your application. Applications received without an SOQ will not be considered. Resumes and cover letters will not be accepted in place of a SOQ. Instructions: No more than two pages with one inch margins, 12 Arial font. Number and respond to each question in the order they appear in this vacancy announcement. Failure to follow the requirements will result in your application not being considered. • Describe your experience consulting managers and supervisors regarding Human Resources Performance Management matters. • The Performance Management Branch composes sensitive personnel communication documents, such as actions, reports, memorandums, etc. Describe your experience preparing similar type documents, including your ability and experience in gathering information and developing a concise accurate and compelling report. Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate: • Experience analyzing, interpreting, and applying laws, policies, and processes involving performance management • Excellent customer service skills • Strong decision-making skills • Strong verbal and written communication skills • Ability to work under pressure • Ability to effectively reason logically and utilize a variety of analytical techniques to resolve complex employee discipline issues • Ability to develop and execute innovative solutions • Ability to research, identify, and synthesize complex personnel information • Experience developing and presenting training curriculum • Ability to act independently, open-mindedness, flexibility, and tact