Senior Human Resources Analyst #26A-53 (20771959)

Senior Human Resources Analyst #26A-53 (20771959) Redwood City is a Charter City operating under the council-manager form of government. The City Council consists of seven members and is the governing body elected directly by the residents of Redwood City. As the legislative branch of our local government, the Council makes final decisions on all major city matters and sets City-wide priorities and policies. The Council directs the City Manager to implement these priorities and policies. In 2020, the City Council moved to district-based elections which means City Council members are elected by district instead of at‑large voting, where all voters cast their ballots for all candidates in the jurisdiction. The city is a full service city with the departments of Community Development, Engineering & Transportation, Finance, Fire, Human Resources, Information Technology, Library, Parks, Recreation and Community Services, Police, and Public Works Services, along with the City Manager's Office, City Clerk's Office, and City Attorney's Office. Municipal services are delivered with the support of over 600 employees. The City of Redwood City is a values-driven organization and a leader in the bay area. Redwood City’s Core Purpose is "Build a Great Community Together" and our employees play a vital and indispensable role in realizing this purpose. We’re looking for creative individuals dedicated to excellence, service and integrity. We offer a wide range of public service career opportunities with potential for growth and advancement. We also offer highly competitive salary and benefits, employee development opportunities, along with alternate work schedules and generous vacation and holidays. So if you’re passionate and bright, community-oriented, creative and committed, we hope you consider making the City of Redwood City your next career home. Located in the Silicon Valley at the center of the San Francisco Peninsula, the City of Redwood City is known as a creative, innovative and dynamic organization and community. With a population of over 85,000, the city has a healthy blend of residential, commercial and industrial elements in a community that stretches from the San Francisco Bay to the hills of the San Francisco peninsula. The city is home to a vibrant Caltrain station where commuters from both San Jose to the south, and San Francisco to the north, arrive into one of the most tech-savvy communities in the world. Redwood City offers outstanding accommodations, top entertainment, and diverse dining options. The City's pedestrian-friendly and distinctive Downtown honors the community's heritage and is home to a growing number of restaurants, and a vibrant mix of retail to fit every consumer mood. The beautiful Courthouse Square stands as the centerpiece of Downtown and has become the gathering place for people from throughout the community and the peninsula. Redwood City enjoys a one‑of‑a‑kind waterfront including the Redwood Shores neighborhood, with ample recreational opportunities right on the Bay. The community also boasts the only deep‑water port in the south San Francisco Bay, has a yacht harbor, and offers numerous bayfront residential options. The success and health of Redwood City is built upon the community's diversity, civic pride, strong neighborhoods, and each individual's sense of responsibility for making the City a better place for all. It's a terrific place to do business, with appealing neighborhoods supported by a strong sense of community, making Redwood City a natural place to call "home". 1017 Middlefield Road Redwood City, 94063 Description The City of Redwood City invites your applicationfor SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST WHY JOIN THE REDWOOD CITY TEAM? We offer a wide range of meaningful career opportunities with potential for growth, training and development, competitive salaries, flexible work schedules, paid time off, and robust benefits. The Redwood City team is guided by the core values of excellence, integrity, service and creativity. Inherent in these values is a great organizational culture based on trust, strong and supportive leadership, respect, risk‑taking, empowerment, and effective communication.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Senior Human Resources Analyst is an advanced journey level and supervisory confidential classification. Incumbents are expected to work independently, perform and coordinate the full scope of assigned activities, and supervise and train staff assigned to the specific program areas. This role runs several program areas end to end, including administering and applying CalPERS requirements, benefits administration, ADA accommodations, Leave administration, HRIS administration, while supervising the staff who support these functions. The position also develops, revises, and implements human resources policies and procedures and may prepare and/or manage Request for Proposals (RFP's) related to these program areas. Ideal candidates will have a record of demonstrating the following: Creative and Innovative Thinking – Evaluating past practices and best practices; developing creative and innovative solutions that improve outcomes and/or promote efficiency; implementing and managing change. Managing Work – Effectively managing time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently, with self-management and independent judgment. Decision Making – Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences. Planning and Organizing – Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently and accurate. Interpersonal Communication – Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with others; relating well to people from varied backgrounds and in different situations. Continuous Learning and Self-Development – Actively identifying, creating and participating in learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge on the job and learning through its application. Please see job announcement brochurefor more details. Special Instructions A City application and complete responses to the supplemental questionnaire are required. The questionnaire is a key component of your application and will be used to evaluate your qualifications, background, analytical ability, and writing skills. The responses to the questionnaire will be used to further identify applicants who are best qualified to continue in the selection process. Responses must be consistent with the employment history of your application. Stating “See Resume” in the work experience section of the application will result in the application being considered incomplete and subject to disqualification. Resumes may be attached but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed city application. Failure to complete the supplemental questionnaire will result in an incomplete packet and disqualification from the recruitment process. There is no minimum or maximum word count, we encourage you to reflect on the prompts and submit thoughtful and complete answers. Individuals requiring reasonable accommodation should contact human resources at at View email address on click.appcast.io any time during the application process. Prior to appointment, candidates will be required to pass a background check (at no cost to the candidate), including the following: Criminal History Check DMV Check DOJ Fingerprint Check References #J-18808-Ljbffr CITY OF REDWOOD CITY