Senior Human Resources Analyst - Risk Management

Human Resources Analyst

The Risk Management division of the Human Resources Department administers employee benefit programs; identifies and treats the County's exposures to loss; administers safety and loss-control programs; and handles claims administration for both the self-insured liability programs and for primary workers' compensation.

Under general direction, plans, organizes, oversees, coordinates, reviews, and participates in the work of human resources staff performing difficult and complex professional, technical, and confidential work required to administer varied human resources programs including recruitment, classification, compensation, risk management, workers' compensation, employee training and development, labor relations, organizational development; performs research and analysis on complex human resources-related matters; provides consulting services to county departments related to all aspects of human resources programs and activities; performs related duties as assigned. Duties may involve the human resources program areas of: Personnel, Risk Management, and/or Organizational Development & Effectiveness.

Receives general direction from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises technical and functional direction over and provides training to lower-level professional staff. May exercise direct supervision over technical and support staff.

This is the advanced-level classification in the Human Resources Analyst series responsible for performing the most complex work assigned to the series. Incumbents regularly work on tasks which are varied and complex, requiring considerable discretion and independent judgment. Positions in the classification rely on experience and judgment to oversee human resources programs and activities. Assignments are given with general guidelines and incumbents are responsible for establishing objectives, timelines, and methods to execute various human resources programs. Work is typically reviewed upon completion for soundness, appropriateness, and conformity to policy and requirements.

Knowledge of: Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment review and evaluation, discipline, and the training of staff in work procedures. Principles and practices of leadership. Principles, practices, and techniques of human resources in a public agency setting, including recruitment and selection, equal employment opportunity, and affirmative action; classification and compensation analysis and administration; employee and labor relations, including negotiations and the interpretation of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures. Principles and practices of risk management, insurance, and self-insurance operations. Principles and practices of workers' compensation and employee benefit insurance programs. Policies, regulations, specifications, and requirements governing health, safety, and accident prevention of county field and office environments, including accident analysis and prevention methods and techniques. Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility. Recent and ongoing developments, current literature, and sources of information related to the operations of the assigned programs. Recordkeeping principles and procedures. Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly. Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and county staff. The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar. Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.

Ability to: Select and supervise staff, provide training and development opportunities, ensure work is performed effectively, and evaluate performance in an objective and positive manner. Evaluate and recommend improvements in operations, procedures, policies, or methods. Conduct complex research projects on a wide variety of human resources topics, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical staff reports. Maintain confidentiality of sensitive personal information of applicants, employees, former employees, and other matters affecting employee relations. Maintain accurate files and records. Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed. Effectively represent the department and the county in meetings with governmental agencies; community groups; various business, professional, and regulatory organizations; and in meetings with individuals. Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments. Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines. Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax. Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Demonstrate the County of Humboldt's commitment to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.

Education and Experience: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in business or public administration, psychology, or a related field and two (2) years of increasingly responsible professional human resources administration experience in a full-service human resources program at a level equivalent to the county's classification of Human Resources Analyst II. Licenses and Certifications: Must possess a valid US driver's license upon date of application. Must obtain California driver's license following hire date per California DMV regulations.

Physical demands: Mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and visit various County sites; primarily a sedentary office classification although standing in work areas and walking between work areas may be required; occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information; ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 20 pounds. Vision to read printed materials and a computer screen. Hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.