Senior Human Resources Analyst

DEFINITION Plans, supervises, coordinates, and performs specialized professional-level work related to the following functions of the Human Resources Department recruitment: recruitment, selection, classification, compensation, personnel assignment administration, leave administration, organizational development, training, labor relations, employee relations, and/or employee benefits. SUPERVISION Works under the administrative supervision of the Human Resources Manager. Exercises general supervision over assigned professional, technical, and clerical staff. Plans, supervises, coordinates and performs specialized professional-level work in support of the division; hires, trains, and evaluates assigned professional, technical, and clerical staff. Oversees the research, collection, and analysis of information from various sources on a variety of specialized human resources topics; interprets data, identifies alternatives, and makes sound recommendations; and oversees and participates in the preparation of comprehensive technical reports and summaries. Counsels managers, supervisors, and employees on City policies, practices, procedures, and the interpretation of collective bargaining agreements and state and federal laws pertaining to human resources administration. Assists in the development, review, and coordination of changes in rules, regulations, and policies; investigates and analyzes legal problems; and consults with legal staff as directed. Assists in the development and implementation of new or revised human resources programs, systems, procedures, and methods of operation. Assists in the negotiation of wages, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment with recognized bargaining units. Reviews various publications and attends seminars, workshops, and conferences to identify and evaluate developments and trends in human resources administration. Delivers presentations to City leadership, employees, and other groups on issues related to human resources. Oversees the acquisition and administration of third‑party vendor contracts. Performs other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: Principles, practices, techniques, and methods of human resources management and administration, including equal employment opportunity, personnel selection, recruitment, job evaluation, classification, compensation, organizational development, training, benefits, labor relations, and employee relations. Organizational and management practices for developing and implementing HR programs and policies. Research and reporting methods. Sources of information for HR programs. Project management, statistical and administrative record‑keeping methods. Federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations. Report writing and modern office practices and software applications. Ability to: Express technical concepts clearly; plan, organize and coordinate complex personnel functions; supervise, train, and evaluate staff; collect, compile, and analyze data; research, analyze, and evaluate HR programs; make independent judgments; interpret policies, laws, and regulations; compose correspondence, memoranda, and reports; keep abreast of developments; establish effective relationships; provide customer service; work confidentially. Skill in: Oral and written communication; using a personal computer and applicable software. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Option A: A master’s degree in human resources management, industrial and organizational psychology, a human resources administration specialty, or a related field, and two years of professional experience in employee recruitment, selection, classification, compensation, personnel assignment administration, leave administration, organizational development, training, benefits, labor relations, or employee relations. Option B: A bachelor’s degree in human resources management, public or business administration, a behavioral science, or a related field, and three years of professional experience in the same areas. Option C: Any bachelor’s degree, and four years of professional experience in the same areas. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS Experience leading the work of others. LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES Possession of or the ability to obtain and maintain a valid Class C driver license, or the ability to use an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out essential job functions. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to build balanced teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, and local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Santa Monica