James Galileo
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Resourceful HR team collaborator with in-depth knowledge of all aspects of Human Resources. Particularly experienced in Recruitments, Leaves, Labor Relations. Work well independently or in team environments. Outstanding analysis skills.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Human Resources Analyst
SF Department of Public Health
10.2019 - Current
- At any given time directly responsible for coordinating all aspects of the post-referral selection process of hundreds of recruitments vital for servicing the high standards of the Department of Public Health
- Analyze candidate experience to determine starting salary in accordance with fair equity practices
- Regularly meet with Department leadership to discuss hiring strategy, improvement opportunities, and best practices regarding recruitments and the selection process
- As DPH grew from 8,000 to 9,000+ employees, dutifully kept up an earnest pace with the increased workload always mindful of the gravity our work has on public health
- Devised and implemented several process improvements which were adopted department-wide resulting in shaving many days off the time-to-hire for each recruitment
- Never resting on laurels, continue to strive for improvements both large and small
- Directly supervise a team of Human Resources professionals, including leading a team of fellow Senior Human Resources Analysts
- Provide team with guidance, leadership, training, and serve as a source of motivation especially when team members were feeling the weight of the pandemic workload
- Adept and savvy at communicating HR principles and practices to hiring managers often requiring nuanced interpretations of various labor unions' MOUs.
Senior Employee Labor Relations Analyst
SF General Services Agency
01.2019 - 07.2019
- With empathy, fairness, and attention to detail, conducted thorough confidential complex employee investigations, provided written case summaries
- Investigated allegations of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, all while steadfastly protecting Weingarten rights
- Lead disciplinary (Skelly) hearings and impartially provided recommendations to multiple San Francisco City Department Heads
- In one 6-week period, began and completed 12 Weingarten investigations and Skelly hearings
- Provided professional advice, guidance, and assistance to Department heads regarding EEO matters
- Prepared and proposed disciplinary and not-disciplinary adverse employment actions such as suspensions, written reprimands, and performance improvement plans
- Developed and delivered presentations on Progressive Discipline at GSA Supervisor Academy, an instructional session for new supervisors
- Coordinated with Department Heads, managers, and the Controller's Office to investigate and respond to Whistleblower complaints
- To assist employees facing medical hardships, conducted all aspects of the Reasonable Accommodation process: coordinated with the employee as well as the employee's manager and healthcare provider to determine the best, most efficient accommodation to allow the employee to return to work at full capacity
- This often involved coming up with creative solutions
- For those who have exhausted all options, coordinated with DHR for a City-wide job search and/or medical separation
- (Completed the 6-month Cat-16 temporary assignment, and the Department and I parted on good terms.)
Human Resources Generalist
San Francisco Office of the Assessor-Recorder
03.2013 - 12.2018
- Hired as a 1227 Testing Technician, was quickly promoted to 1203 Personnel Technician, and then to 1241 Human Resources Analyst in a span of 25 months
- As a Human Resources Generalist, performed a very wide array of HR duties
- Performed every aspect within the selection process from job analyses, creating exam questions, locating and securing exam venues, test administration and scoring, RTFs, Referrals, coached hiring managers regarding interview questions along with dos and don't, worked with SMEs regarding exam questions, supplemental questionnaires, and developed supplemental exercises, effectively responded to candidate appeals and protests, negotiated starting salaries and start dates
- Discussed strategy with hiring managers such as when to conduct a Notice of Inquiry and when to skip it, when to conduct recruitments in a classification series and in which order
- Through analyzing classification and wage data, negotiated with labor unions and Class & Compensation regarding all aspects in creating a new classification
- Lead the effort to create the 4216 Operations Supervisor classification including redlining the entire series (4213, 4214, and 4215)
- Negotiated with labor unions regarding candidate minimum qualifications, Rules of Lists
- Responded to employee grievances defending Department practices or to arrive at mutually agreed upon solutions
- Conducted Weingarten investigatory meetings and represented the Department in Skelly hearings, with a formidable record of having every recommended disciplinary action successfully sustained
- Drafted employee Performance Improvement Plans
- Under own initiative, entirely developed our existing on-boarding process drastically improving the new-hires' experience, and continued to strive to make our office the "Employer of Choice." Represented our Office before Civil Service Commission hearings
- Proud to have served as Leaves Coordinator (FMLA, CFRA, etc.), Reasonable Accommodations Coordinator, Ergonomics Coordinator, Tuition Reimbursement Coordinator, and Department Wellness Champion
- At one time served as Emergency Management Coordinator, and, never satisfied with doing the minimum, became an Emergency Medical Technician on my own tie to gain a better command of emergency situations.
Air Traffic Controller
United States Marine Corps
09.1989 - 01.1997
- As a division of Air Traffic Control, used navigational charts to plot air routes, and approve flight plans for the Pacific Fleet
- In an extremely fast-paced, high-stakes precision environment, communicated with pilots on take-off and final approach to ensure a safe, efficient launch and recovery on the airfield, while maintaining separation of aircraft in flight
- Coordinated with meteorologists and relayed weather conditions to pilots preparing for take-off, as well as severe weather changes/warnings to all aircraft approaching the airfield
- Managed a crew of 16 Marines
- (Note: the above location is of my last duty station.)
Education
BS - Accounting
San Francisco State University
Masters - MBA - Taxation
Golden Gate University
08.2024
Skills
- HR Analytics
- Compensation Analysis
- Workplace Investigations
- Talent Acquisition
- Change Management
Company
SF Department of Public Health
Personal Information
Title: Senior Human Resources Analyst
Timeline
Senior Human Resources Analyst
SF Department of Public Health
10.2019 - Current
Senior Employee Labor Relations Analyst
SF General Services Agency
01.2019 - 07.2019
Human Resources Generalist
San Francisco Office of the Assessor-Recorder
03.2013 - 12.2018
Air Traffic Controller
United States Marine Corps
09.1989 - 01.1997
BS - Accounting
San Francisco State University
Masters - MBA - Taxation
Golden Gate University
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