Human Resources Analyst II

Job Summary This position will be primarily responsible for leaves administration tasks and performing special projects. The purpose of this position is to provide semi‑complex responsibilities for a variety of human resources services, such as recruitment/selection, employee benefits, position control, leave administration, HRIS administration/payroll support, classification/compensation, and modified/light duty programs. Responsibilities include coordinating recruitment/selection and/or benefit programs and activities, preparing documents and correspondence, tracking and reporting information, reviewing and analyzing the effect of laws, policies, procedures, CBA/MOU’s and negotiations on the administration of human resource programs, and preparing input on policies, procedures, and forms for implementation and participating in special projects. The assignment may vary and incumbents may be cross‑trained or reassigned as necessary. Responsibilities Recruitment/Selection: Coordinate the recruitment and selection processes by developing a recruitment plan, identifying and scheduling applicable recruitment activities, outreach, interview panelists, examinations, and interviews. Conduct meetings with hiring authorities to review and recommend allocation of positions, staffing needs and recruitment strategies. Prepare interview questions, job postings and recruitment advertisements. Screen all application materials. Prepare, extend, and negotiate employment offers. Develop and administer selection devices and processes such as interviews, written tests, and performance tests. Coordinate, plan, schedule, and monitor pre‑employment activities such as background investigations, physical exams, drug screens, and reference checks. Respond to applicants’ questions regarding recruitment processes and procedures. Research and resolve issues related to recruitment activities. Employee Benefits: Answer employee questions regarding benefits eligibility and procedures. Explain and interpret district insurance programs and options for employees and dependents. Administer the collection of enrollment forms to determine coverage. Interpret various group insurance plans, laws, rules, and regulations. Develop, maintain, and monitor eligibility for the district’s benefit programs. Correspond with carriers regarding eligibility, rate discrepancies, and contract interpretations. Research and resolve issues related to benefits activities. Administer the scheduling of new employee benefit employment orientations. Coordinate and administer a variety of additional benefits programs such as tuition reimbursement and long‑term disability. Position Control: Assist in the district’s position control program ensuring that all necessary positions are tracked to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and internal processes. Coordinate with all departments impacted by position controls, ensuring they have accurate information necessary to complete all necessary internal/external reporting, processes, and legal requirements. Ensure all surplus staffing is accounted for within the established guidelines and human resources process. Coordinate necessary issue papers to ensure all position control is updated accurately and timely and that all procedural requirements are met. Leave Administration: In compliance with all state and federal laws, provide information to employees, supervisors and management concerning leave of absence situations and compliance with FMLA, CFRA and all other statutory leaves. Consult with senior staff, legal representatives, and other departments. Assist with leave tracking and leave balances, examine employee files including work histories and other confidential records, and make recommendations regarding statutory leaves. HRIS Administration/Payroll Support: Perform activities to support human resources, payroll, and other inter‑related functions. Foster and maintain positive relationships with HRIS constituents, including senior management, and the HRIS customer base. Promote proactive approaches using the HRIS to solve business needs and problems, while also enhancing the understanding and acceptance of the HRIS capabilities. Assist in the review, testing, and implementation of HRIS system upgrades or patches. Collaborate with functional and technical staff to coordinate application of upgrades or fixes. Maintain HRIS system tables. Provide support for HRIS including researching and resolving HRIS problems, unexpected results, or process flaws, performing scheduled activities and recommending solutions or alternate methods to meet requirements. Write, maintain and support a variety of reports or queries utilizing appropriate reporting tools. Assist in the development of standard reports for ongoing customer needs. Help maintain data integrity in systems by running queries and analyzing data. Classification/Compensation: Complete benchmark compensation analysis studies. Research, collect, and compile data regarding salaries and benefits structures to determine appropriateness of salaries and benefits. Interpret and administer compensation policies, ordinances, and provisions of labor contracts. Review, interpret, and process requests to implement various pay programs including differentials and premiums. Project Management and Program Administration: Plan, organize, and coordinate various projects, programs and services involving diverse administrative operations; administer projects by monitoring contract expiration dates, responding to contract inquiries, identifying project goals and desired outcomes, researching legal issues, obtaining necessary approvals, overseeing project implementation, reviewing and approving vendor invoices, and monitoring the processing of invoices to ensure vendors and contractors are paid in a timely manner. Participate in the evaluation and selection of project consultants, coordinating contract evaluation and selection processes, planning, and coordinating project related meetings, recommending courses of action to adhere to project goals, and resolving unexpected project problems to address financing, scheduling, and methodology. Assist in determining financial methods, procedures and costs pertaining to a departmental service or program; conduct cost‑benefit analyses and review and prepare financial and statistical reports. Coordinate contract arrangements with other organizations and private parties. Compile, analyze, and summarize statistical information from a variety of sources and create related reports. Create and provide ad‑hoc reports as needed. Create tables and queries as requested to maintain various department databases. Create templates and forms for the department. Troubleshoot department databases as required. Education Requirements Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Development, or related field. Experience Requirements A minimum of three (3) years of experience in recruitment/selection, benefits, pension administration, leave administration, HRIS administration, classification/compensation, or related field. Public sector experience is preferred. Additional Information SacRT reserves the right to determine the equivalences of education and experience. SacRT has a stand‑alone pension plan which is not part of, nor does it have reciprocity with CalPERS. SacRT is an Equal Opportunity EOE Employer. This position falls under Management and Confidential Employee Group (MCEG). #J-18808-Ljbffr Sacramento Regional Transit District