Human Resources Analyst

Human Resources Professional

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Under the direction of the Human Resources Manager or his/her designee, performs professional and analytical human resources work in the areas of recruitment and selection, training and development, employee relations, classification and compensation, risk management, leave management, benefits administration, and labor relations.

(These examples do not include all the duties which may be assigned)

• Researches, organizes, and analyzes technical data relative to departmental functions and programs, and makes recommendations.
• Prepares reports and correspondence relative to departmental functions; performs routine and complex calculations.
• Participates in various City committees and attends trainings and meetings.
• Conducts classification and compensation studies, and job analyses.
• Stays current on human resources and risk management related laws, regulations and mandates, including EEOC, FLSA, ACA and Cal-OSHA; reviews and analyzes legal and regulation changes, and makes recommendations.
• Provides analytical support for the review, revision and implementation of the City's salary and benefits resolution; provides analytical support to the City's Employee Benefits Committee.
• Assists Payroll staff with complex employee pay calculations and transactions, and implementation of salary and benefits resolution changes.
• Conducts research and analysis for human resources, risk management, and finance related projects and programs.
• Works with City management to update, develop and implement human resources, risk management, and finance policies, procedures and processes.
• Assists with the City's Unpaid Internship Program.
• Provides information to City employees regarding policies and procedures; serves as a resource to supervisors on personnel matters.
• Assists with coordinating City recruitments, hiring processes, human resources transactions, and employee benefits.
• Adheres to City and departmental policies and procedures; performs related work as assigned.

Knowledge of: Public administration principles and techniques; human resources laws and regulations; public finance principles, operations and administrative practices; excellent computer skills including, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, HR information systems, and enterprise database; and English grammar, spelling and composition. Ability to: Communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing; demonstrate superior analytical, organizational and planning skills; exercise good judgment, courtesy, and tact with staff and the public; assess departmental and community needs, and assist in the development of programs to meet those needs; establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, community groups, and staff; effectively train and supervise subordinates; maintain confidentiality of highly sensitive information, and utilize quality customer service skills and techniques.

Experience: Three years of increasingly responsible public sector Human Resources experience is required. Education: Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Behavioral Sciences, or related field is required. Master's degree in a related field is desirable. License or Certificate: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License is required.

Appointments are normally made at the first step of the salary range. Consideration and approval for a salary higher than the first step is done on a case-by-case basis. A completed online application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) are required to be considered for this position. Resumes are accepted along with the application form but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Applicants will be screened based on the qualifications for the job as described. Applications evaluated as best matching the needs of the City will continue in the selection process. The selection process may include any or all of the following: oral interview(s), a written or practical examination, a skills test, and an assessment center examination. The selection process may be changed as deemed necessary by the City Human Resources Office. Candidates will be required to pass a City administered pre-employment requirements to include live scan fingerprinting and a medical examination as part of the Selection Process. Candidates who do not pass any portion of the above processes will be disqualified and removed from proceeding in the selection process. The provisions of any job flyer or job application do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. The provisions may be modified or revoked without notice.