Work Schedule
Full-time
Employer
San Joaquin County
Job Open until Filled
Job Closing Date

Approximate Annual Base Salary: $112,191 - $141,421 *Salary includes 10% confidential supplement

ABOUT THE POSITION 

The Human Resources Division is recruiting for an experienced analyst to perform complex professional level public personnel work in the area of leave management. This specialized role will receive direction from the Principal Personnel Analyst overseeing the Leave Management team. The Leave Administration Coordinator will function in a leadership role, with specialized knowledge and expertise in HR management to address and advise on complex leave administration cases and to ensure consistency occurs Countywide. This position will perform the most complex and detailed professional assignments with a significant level of independence, intended to expand the level of HR service currently provided to County departments in leave administration. Duties will include HR advising in the areas of absence management, interpretation of entitlement leave laws and regulations applicable to County policies to ensure consistency Countywide. In addition, this position will be responsible for developing and facilitating compliance related trainings for both HR staff and department leave processors, supervisors and managers. 

THE DEPARTMENT 

Human Resources is a division of the County Administrator’s Office and provides centralized HR and labor relations services for all County departments. Services include: Employment Services to include recruitment, retention, exam development, and performance management, EEO program, Staff development & wellness, administration of County health, dental, and voluntary benefit programs, safety, risk and leave management. The division also negotiates labor contracts, processes complaints and grievances, participates in labor management meetings, and provides support for the Civil Service Commission, EEOA, Deferred compensation. The mission of the Human Resources Division is to partner with all County departments, community organizations, and educational institutions to recruit, develop, and retain employees of the highest quality and competency, who represent the diverse community we work and live in. 

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE 

The ideal candidate for the Leave Administration Coordinator role will be a seasoned HR professional with expertise in leave management and a thorough understanding of federal, state, and local leave laws. They will have strong leadership skills, capable of advising HR teams and department managers on complex leave cases while ensuring consistent application of policies across the County. This individual will be detail-oriented, with sharp analytical abilities and a proven track record of problem-solving in sensitive situations. They will excel in communication, both in conveying complex information and in developing and delivering compliance-related training. A self-motivated and proactive leader, the ideal candidate will work autonomously while fostering collaboration, ensuring that leave administration practices align with the County’s goals and uphold the highest standards of compliance and service quality.