HR Analyst

Human Resources AnalystThe Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) is seeking a human resource professional to join the Human Resources Department. The ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing, deal with conflict, think critically, interact with a variety of stakeholders on sensitive matters, and strong analytical skills is required.The ideal candidate will possess journey level work experience in multiple human resources functional areas including employee and/or labor relations, training and development, reasonable accommodation, recruitment, benefits administration, classification and compensation, and Workers' Compensation with fire and/or police services in a government setting.Under general supervision, the current assignment will be responsible for all employee relations related issues as assigned in a journey level capacity, including but not limited to investigating misconduct; consulting on administrative actions and performance improvement plans; drafting policies and procedures; interpreting the application of laws, policies, and MOU provisions; managing interactive processes; and creating and conducting training programs related thereto.Tentative schedule:Last Day to apply – Tuesday, September 22 2026, at 11:59 PMPanel Interview – Week of October 26, 2026Selection Interview – Week of November 9, 2026Complete Onboarding (reference checks, pre-employment physical, criminal records check) – by December 14, 2026Assignment Begins: Monday, January 11, 2027Please note that the schedule of events listed above is subject to change based on Authority needs.Incumbents are responsible for using independent judgment to perform professional level administrative, technical, and analytical activities in support of human resources functions including, but not limited to the benefits administration, classification and compensation, employee and/or labor relations, training and development, performance management, and recruitment and selection.Human Resources Analyst I is distinguished from Human Resources Analyst II by exercising less independent discretion and judgment and the performance of more routine and less complex tasks and duties assigned to the classification. Human Resources Analyst II is distinguished from the Human Resources Analyst I, by its higher degree of independence and the performance of a greater breadth and depth of tasks and duties assigned to the classification.Education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed in the class specifications. Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, or a related field, and one (1) years of professional and/or technical level human resources experience; OR Associate of Arts Degree in Business Administration, or a related field, and three (3) years of professional and/or technical level human resources experience.Positions in both classifications typically require the use of hands and fingers, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Incumbents work in a standard office environment.Only online applications will be accepted. Resumés will not be accepted in lieu of required online application. Please match your professional experience with the specific qualifications listed in the bulletin and include areas in which you have developed expertise. Please provide complete responses to the supplemental questions. Applicants are responsible for maintaining and updating their contact information through their online account at Resources reviews all application materials to identify qualified applicants. All applicants will be notified by email of their status in the selection process. The Orange County Fire Authority reserves the right to refer only better qualified candidates if the number of applicants is high. Because recruitment processes vary, applicants are advised to thoroughly review the job bulletin before submitting their online application materials.Testing for this position may include, but is not limited to the following: written exam, practical exam, panel interview, physical ability test, assessment center, oral presentation, project assignment, etc. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, anyone who needs an ADA accommodation for the purposes of employment testing should contact the assigned recruiter, Duke Steppe, Human Resources Manager at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io no later than 72 hours prior to any portion of the examination process.The Orange County Fire Authority is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.