Senior Human Resources Analyst

Salary : $96,288.00 - $133,416.00 Annually
Location : Districtwide (Ventura County CA), CA
Job Type: Classified
Job Number: 2026-00174
Department: Districtwide
Opening Date: 06/10/2026
Closing Date: 7/20/2026 11:59 PM Pacific


Description

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Under the general supervision of the Director of Employment/Personnel Commission, plan, supervise, coordinate, and perform technical and specialized work related to planning and conducting classification and compensation studies, developing and administering selection and recruitment methodologies and materials, and assisting in the analysis and development of HR policies and procedures for the purpose of maintaining best practices and keeping current with changes in state and federal legislation.

There is currently one full-time (12 months/year, 40 hours/week) vacancy located at the District Administrative Center in Camarillo, CA.

This recruitment is being conducted to establish a list of eligible candidates that will be used to fill district-wide, current and upcoming, non-bilingual and bilingual, temporary and regular vacancies for the duration of the list, not to exceed one year.


WHERE YOU'LL WORK

The District Administrative Center, centrally located in Camarillo, oversees administrative functions, and provides leadership and services to the three colleges in support of VCCCD's mission.

WHO WE ARE

The Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) is a public community college district serving residents throughout Ventura County. VCCCD's three colleges - Moorpark College, Oxnard College, and Ventura College - offer programs for transfer to four-year colleges and universities; career technical training, basic skills instruction; as well as community service, economic development, and continuing education for cultural growth, life enrichment, and skills improvement.

The Ventura County Community College District recognizes that a diverse community of faculty, staff, and administrators promotes academic excellence and creates an inclusive educational and work environment for its employees, contractors, students, and the community it serves. With the understanding that a diverse community fosters multi-cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides role models for all students, VCCCD is committed to recruiting and employing a diverse and qualified group of administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to the success of all college students.

The Ventura County Community College District does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, political beliefs, age, gender, sex, religion, transgender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, and/or physical or mental disability.

SALARY PLACEMENT
Generally, salary placement is on the first step of the salary range.


Advanced step placement may be granted depending on related education and experience.


Current Employees: An employee who is promoted will be placed on the salary step of the new range of the appropriate salary schedule that provides a minimum increase comparable to a one-step increase in salary.
Representative Duties


Supervise, hire, train, and evaluate professional-level human resources staff engaged in recruitment, selection, classification, and compensation functions. E


Conduct classification and organization studies for new and existing positions of all levels within the classified and academic systems; recommend changes to the classification plan; develop, revise, and maintain classification specifications; prepare recommendations for the establishment of new classes and the reclassification of existing positions; present recommendations to the Personnel Commission and/or Governing Board. E


Conduct job analyses to determine the knowledge, skills, and abilities or competencies that should be measured in content-valid examinations; devise and develop methods of testing for required competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities; confer with subject-matter experts in the development and evaluation of tests. E


Plan, develop, review, and approve valid examination materials, content, and procedures; plan, coordinate, and participate in the administration and rating of performance tests, work sample tests, interviews, and other selection methods; determine and recommend appropriate pass points; investigate and respond to examination appeals. E


Coordinate and conduct salary studies; collect and analyze salary data; make recommendations and presentations for appropriate placement of classifications on salary schedules; prepare and present related reports. E


Evaluate proposed and current state and federal legislation; analyze and interpret existing policies, rules, and procedures; write reports recommending new Personnel Commission rules and rule amendments. E


Prepare items for Board and/or Personnel Commission action, such as the establishment, abolishment, and revision of classifications, establishment and abolishment of new positions, and salary range recommendations. E


Develop and review position announcements, advertisements, web postings, etc., to ensure accuracy and appropriateness of targeted recruitment sources; review and screen employment applications and monitor employment certifications as necessary. E


Recommend and approve subject matter experts to serve as screening panel members; provide guidance and respond to questions regarding examination/interview procedures and rating criteria. E


Apply and explain state and federal employment-related laws, guidelines, and regulations, Personnel Commission rules, Board policies, and operating procedures. E


Review and confirm qualifications and selection processes of temporary employees, student workers, etc.; review, analyze and confirm requests for equivalency as necessary.


Serve as department liaison with college selection committees; serve as screening committee facilitator as required.

Work collaboratively and professionally with faculty, staff, students, and stakeholders from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, and ethnic communities. E


Demonstrate cultural humility, sensitivity, and equity-mindedness in working with individuals from diverse communities; model inclusive behaviors; and achieve equity in assignment-related outcomes. E


Perform related duties as assigned
E = Essential Duties

Minimum Qualifications


A master's degree from a recognized accredited college or university in human resources management, public or business administration, a behavioral science, or a related field, AND two years of professional HR experience conducting job analyses used in the development of examinations AND developing and administering validated assessment methods and materials. Experience conducting position classification studies requiring the use of job analysis or job evaluation is preferred.
OR

A bachelor's degree from a recognized accredited college or university in human resources management, public or business administration, a behavioral science, or a related field, AND three years of professional HR experience conducting job analyses used in the development of examinations ANDdeveloping and administering validated assessment methods and materials. Experience conducting position classification studies requiring the use of job analysis or job evaluation is preferred.
OR

Any bachelor's degree from a recognized accredited college or university, AND four years of professional HR experience conducting job analyses used in the development of examinations ANDdeveloping and administering validated assessment methods and materials. Experience conducting position classification studies requiring the use of job analysis or job evaluation is preferred.
Supplemental Information
EXAMINATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:
This is an examination open to the public and current District employees seeking a promotional opportunity. To ensure consideration, please submit your application materials by the posted deadline date on this bulletin.
The examination process may consist of any of the following components:
A) Training and Experience Evaluation = Qualifying (pass/fail)
B) Technical Interview = 100% weighting on final score
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE (T&E) EVALUATION:
A T&E is an assessment of training and experience, beyond the minimum requirements, that has prepared the candidate for the position as evidenced in the application materials. Please be sure to answer every component of each supplemental question as your responses will be scored and serve as your score on the training and experience (T&E) evaluation.
The candidates with the highest passing scores on the T&E will be invited to the technical interview.
TECHNICAL INTERVIEW DATE RANGE AND LOCATION:
Date Range: Tuesday, August 11, 2026 - Friday, August 14, 2026
Location: The Technical Interview will likely be conducted remotely, using Zoom. To participate, you must have access to a computer with a camera, microphone, speakers, and a reliable connection to the internet.
The examination components and dates are subject to change as needs dictate. All communication regarding this process will be delivered via email.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION:
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as stated, including the possession of licenses, certifications, or other requirements, by the filing deadline in order to move forward in the recruitment process. You must attach copies of any documents that demonstrate your attainment of the minimum qualifications (e.g., unofficial transcripts, foreign transcript evaluation, copies of any required licenses, and/or certifications). Failure to submit any required documents may result in disqualification. All required documentation must be attached to your application; Human Resources staff will not upload your documents for you. The VCCCD does not accept letters of recommendation for classified positions. Please do not attempt to attach letters of recommendation to your application.
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT ONCE YOU HAVE SUBMITTED YOUR APPLICATION YOU WILL NO LONGER BE ABLE TO MAKE REVISIONS.


If additional versions of your application are submitted, only the most recent will be considered.
When completing the application, please make sure you include ALL current and previous employment in the Work Experience section of the application and complete ALL fields, including the name and contact information for your supervisors. Duration of work experience is calculated based off a standard 40-hour full-time work week. Part-time work experience will be prorated based on a 40-hour full-time work week. Experience that is included in the resume but not in the Work Experience section of the application may not be considered for the purpose of determining whether you meet the minimum qualifications. When completing the supplemental questionnaire (if applicable), outline in detail your education, training (such as classes, seminars, workshops), and experience.
ELIGIBILITY LIST:
Upon completion of the examination, the eligibility list will be compiled by combining the final examination score with applicable seniority and veteran's credits, if any. The candidates will be ranked according to their total score on the eligibility list. Certification will be made from the highest three ranks of the eligibility list. This eligibility list will be used to fill current vacancies for up to one year from the date of the technical interview.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
All appointments made from eligibility lists for initial appointment or for promotion, with certain exceptions, shall be probationary for a period of six (6) months or one hundred thirty (130) days of paid service, whichever is longer. Classified management, police, and designated executive classifications shall be probationary for a period of one (1) year of paid service from initial appointment or promotion.
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Individuals with disabilities requiring reasonable accommodation in the selection process must inform the Ventura County Community College District Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date stated on the announcement. Those applicants needing such accommodation should document this request in an email to View email address on click.appcast.io including an explanation as to the type and extent of accommodation needed to participate in the selection process.
DEGREE INFORMATION:
If a degree/coursework is used to meet minimum qualifications, an official copy of your transcripts will be required upon hire. If you have a foreign degree and the institution from which your degree was granted is not recognized as accredited by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education, foreign transcript evaluation is required if the foreign degree/coursework is used to meet minimum qualifications. The foreign transcript evaluation must be included with your application materials. Visit the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or the U.S. Department of Education to search for institutions that are recognized as accredited. If you need your transcripts evaluated, please review the list of agencies approved for foreign transcript evaluation (Download PDF reader). If applicable, an official copy of your foreign transcript evaluation will also be required upon hire.
For more information about the recruitment process at VCCCD, including responses to Frequently Asked Questions, please visit our Classified Careers page.
Paid Holidays: The Ventura County Community College District offers 15 paid holidays per year, plus 2 additional floating holidays.

Paid Vacation:
Full-time classified employeesearn vacation leave based on years of continuous service:

• 6 months - 3 years: 8 hours per month, plus 3 additional days between Christmas and New Year's Eve.
• 3 - 10 years: 10 hours per month, plus 3 additional days between Christmas and New Year's Eve.
• 10+ years: 13.3 hours per month, plus 3 additional days between Christmas and New Year's Eve.

Administrators, managers, and full-time supervisory and confidential employees accrue 13.33 hours per month for each month they are in paid status, plus 3 additional days between Christmas and New Year's Eve.

Health Benefits: The District contributes up to the full premium cost of the PPO 90C or Kaiser HMO plan (whichever is higher) toward any eligible medical plan for full-time employees and their eligible dependents. Dental, vision, and Basic life insurance premiums for full-time employees and their eligible dependents are also District paid.


Benefit providers available to eligible full-time and part-time (50% or more) classified employees include:

• Medical: Anthem PPO and HMO Plans, Kaiser Permanente HMO Plan
• Dental: Delta Dental DHMO or PPO Plus Premium
• Vision: EyeMed PPO Vision Plan

Retirement: Eligible employees in positions of 20 or more hours per week are enrolled in CalPERS (California Public Employees' Retirement System). Paid Sick Leave: All full-time management, supervisory, confidential, and classified employees (probationary and permanent) earn one day of sick leave per month in a paid status, accumulating 12 days per fiscal year for full-time employees. Unused sick leave accumulates without limit.


Learn More: For a full overview of employee benefits, visit the District's Benefits page at:
01
Candidates who are successful in this examination process may be contacted for future employment opportunities (within this classification) that may be at a different site than where the current vacancy is located.

Which locations within VCCCD are you willing to work? (Check all that apply.) You will only be considered for vacancies at locations at which you indicate you are willing to work in response to this question.

• District Administrative Center (Located in Camarillo)
• Moorpark College
• Oxnard College
• Ventura College

02
Please indicate the type of job (fulltime and/or part-time) AND the type of work (regular and/or temporary) that you are willing to accept. (Check all that apply).


You will only be considered for vacancies with the type of job AND work that you are willing to accept.

• Fulltime Job
• Part-Time Job
• Regular/Permanent Work
• Temporary Work

03


PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT: Answer the following questions as truthfully and accurately as possible. You are not expected to answer at the highest level of each of these items to be qualified. The application will be evaluated for minimum qualifications. Your responses to the supplemental questions below may also be used to determine your qualifications beyond the minimum qualification requirements for this classification in a training and experience (T&E) evaluation. Referring to your application/resume, listing "see resume", or incomplete responses will NOT qualify as a response to any question. Questions that are answered in this method will be considered INCOMPLETE and may result in DISQUALIFICATION. You are required to answer ALL of the supplemental questions as truthfully and accurately as possible. Your responses to these questions are subject to verification and may be assessed in subsequent examination parts. All experience, education, training, and certification must be included in your application in order to be considered. Any sign of deliberate misinformation or intentional exaggeration will result in disqualification from this examination process and possible bar from future employment opportunities with the Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD). Select "Yes" if you have read, understood, and agree to the above statements. Select "No" if you have read, understood, and DO NOT agree with the above statements and voluntarily withdraw your application for this position.

• Yes
• No

04


Which of the following best describes the highest level of education you have successfully completed?

• A master's degree (or higher) from a recognized accredited college or university in human resources management, public or business administration, a behavioral science, or a related field
• A master's degree (or higher) from a recognized accredited college or university in a field unrelated from those listed above.
• A bachelor's degree from a recognized accredited college or university in human resources management, public or business administration, a behavioral science, or a related field.
• A bachelor's degree from a recognized accredited college or university in a field unrelated from those listed above.
• None of the above

05


Which of the following best describes the amount of fulltime (or pro-rated part-time) of professional HR experience you possess conducting job analyses used in the development of examinations AND developing and administering validated assessment methods and materials?

• Four or more years
• At least three years but less than four years
• At least two years but less than three years
• Less than 2 years
• No experience

06


Describe your experience developing, validating, and administering employment examinations. In your response, be sure to describe A.) the examination formats (e.g., written, performance, interview) you developed, B.) the approximate number of of job classifications for which you developed exams and the functional areas associated with the job classifications, C.) the largest candidate pool you worked with, D.) the validation approaches you used, and E.) the organizations at which you acquired the experience. If you have no such experience, please mark N/A.
07


Describe your experience performing classification and compensation work including developing new classifications, writing job descriptions, analyzing new and existing positions, and analyzing salary data. In your response, be sure to include A.) a description of the classification and compensation work you performed including the approximate number and types of studies performed, B.) the methodologies you used, and C.) the names of the organizations at which the experience was acquired. If you have no such experience, please mark N/A.
08


Describe your experience preparing and presenting recommendations to a public or internal audience pertaining to professional-level human resources work that you performed. In your response, be sure to describe A.) the nature of the presentations and the purpose for which they were delivered, B.) the manner in which you presented the material (e.g. verbal, written, electronic, etc.), C.) the audience to which you presented, D.) the frequency of the presentations, and E.) the organizations at which you acquired this experience. If you have no such experience, please mark N/A.
09


Describe your experience supervising or providing work direction to staff. In your response, please list (A) the organization in which you acquired this experience and the dates during which the experience was acquired, (B) the number of staff members you were responsible for overseeing, and (C) the functions for which your staff was responsible. If you have no supervisory/lead experience, please mark this section N/A.
10


Please list the college-level coursework you completed with a passing grade in the areas of personnel selection, organizational development, psychometrics, classification, compensation, employment law, and other areas relevant to the position. In your response, be sure to include the names and locations of the schools where the courses were completed and the title of the courses. If you have not completed such coursework, please mark N/A.
11


The testing process will require access to a computer with a camera, microphone, speakers, and a reliable connection to the internet. If you do not have access to one or more of these components and would like to request alternate testing accommodations, please indicate so below.

• I do NOT have access to one or more of the required components and would like to request alternate testing accommodations.
• I have access to ALL of the required components and do not need alternate testing accommodations.

Required Question