Human Resources Analyst

Central Coast Community Energy (3CE) is seeking a driven Human Resources Analyst to join our team!

Annual Salary Range

$78,849.53 - $121,306.97

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location: Monterey, CA.

Do you have over two years of experience supporting Human Resources in a public agency and have a well-rounded background in human resources? Are you hard-working and accountable? Do you actively exercise tact, diplomacy, and discretion in dealing with sensitive and complex issues? Do you have experience navigating through various HRIS portals? If so, join the other recruits in competing to be the next Human Resources Analyst. You must meet all minimum qualifications to qualify for the screening process.

About the Position

Under general supervision, perform a full range of professional journey-level personnel duties including running full cycle recruitments, job analysis, examination development and administration, classification and compensation studies, workers compensation administration support, disability management, benefit programs administration, payroll HRIS support, may supervise paraprofessional and clerical staff, and perform a variety of tasks relative to the assigned area of responsibility. This is the entry-level professional class.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will possess and demonstrate the ability to exercise appropriate initiative and be able to work well both independently and collaboratively to solve problems within the agency. The ideal candidate must be able to analyze and develop innovative and effective solutions to administrative and operational challenges. The ideal candidate will have displayed strong ethical standards and maintain confidentiality in the highest regard. In this role, the ideal candidate will be expected to be an excellent communicator with both written and oral communication, and demonstrate the ability to understand and speak to others' concerns while demonstrating empathy and sincere respect for other points of view. The ideal candidate will have NeoGov onboarding, perform, insight, and recruitment background.

About 3CE

3CE is a Community Choice Aggregation agency established by local communities to source clean and renewable electricity at responsible rates for more than 1.2 million residential, commercial, and agricultural customers throughout Monterey, San Benito, Santa Cruz, San Luis Obispo, and Santa Barbara counties. 3CE is locally controlled and governed by board members who represent the communities served by the agency.

3CE is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions through local control of utility‑scale renewable electricity generation, investment in new renewable power projects, and the implementation of innovative energy programs that facilitate the electrification of transportation and the built environment. 3CE promotes long‑term electric rate stability and energy security while reducing reliance on fossil fuels and stimulating the local economy.

The Human Resources Analyst

Conducts job analysis for position classification and compensation studies; determines appropriate job classifications; prepares recruitment materials, flyers, brochures, advertising, screens applications, and develops selection examinations; conducts and validates written, structured orals, assessment centers, performance and physical agility examinations; prepares and revises class specifications; prepares manuals and materials related to personnel policies and procedures; conducts complex compensation surveys; assists in developing and implementing Personnel Department policies and procedures; provides information and support to departmental supervisors, managers, employees and the general public; prepares extensive administrative and personnel related analysis, studies and research projects; assists in designing, coordinating and implementing projects and programs in assigned areas, prepares reports both analytical and statistical; makes recommendations on a range of assigned subject matter areas; maintains complex data bases; prepares complex reports using a variety of software applications; administers employee benefit programs; assists employees in resolving problems with insurance claims; develop and conducts requests for proposals; develops and monitors contracts with consultants and vendors; reviews benefit related plan documents and makes recommendations; assists in the implementation of employee benefit plans and employee development programs, including orientation, training and safety; interprets and provides advice regarding personnel rules, regulations, policy and procedures; answers questions from employees, supervisors and managers regarding a wide variety of personnel related issues; as assigned may provide support in collective bargaining; provide guidance and support to management on labor relations issues, budgets, and negotiations. May supervise paraprofessional and clerical staff.

Knowledge of

• Principles, practices, and methods of current personnel recruiting in the public sector;
• Federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations affecting public sector personnel administration;
• Principles and practices of job analysis, classification, and compensation administration;
• Principles and practices of recruitment, selection, and examination development;
• Basic statistical theories and research techniques;
• Basic principles of supervision and training;
• Computer applications and uses for personnel administration activities;
• Principles and practices of public sector contract administration;
• Principles and practices of customer service.
• Various computer programs and applications, including social media for advertising, marketing, and outreach.

Ability to

• Supervise and train paraprofessional and clerical staff;
• Research and analyze problems and prepare recommendations on a variety of issues;
• Prepare clear and concise reports;
• Use computer terminals and personnel‑related software applications;
• Rules, regulations, and policies for particular situations and issues;
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing;
• Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with other employees, supervisors, managers, other governmental agencies, and the general public;
• Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community.
• Exercise sound judgment, use discretion, and manage sensitive and confidential information.
• Must be able to work independently and within a team setting as an effective team player, and informal/formal team leader

Education and Experience

Experience: Two (2) years of increasingly responsible professional and administrative/analytical work in the human resources field.

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree in human resources, public administration, business administration, psychology or a related field.

License/Certification: Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, an appropriate, valid driver’s license.

Certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) or Professional in Human Resources (PHR) through the Human Resources Certification Institute, or as an IPMA-CP or IPMA-CS through the International Public Management Association for Human Resources (IPMA-HR) is highly desirable.

3CE RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CLOSE THIS RECRUITMENT AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICANTS.

Hybrid Work Schedule as Designated by CEO

Current remote workdays are scheduled on Mondays and Thursdays or Employee may elect to work a 9/80 work schedule with alternating Fridays or Mondays off.

Benefits

3CE offers a competitive benefits structure to its full‑time employees.

Retirement

Employees contribute 10% of their salary on a pre‑tax basis towards the PARS retirement system, and the employer contributes 10% towards PARS.

Health Insurance

3CE pays 90% employer paid coverage for employee plus family coverage. 100% employer paid for single coverage towards medical, dental, and vision. 3CE contributes up to $2400 annually towards flexible spending benefits and $3600 towards HRA.

Health & Wellness

3CE contributes $1,000 per fiscal year for health, wellness, or EV reimbursement.

Deferred Compensation

3CE offers 457 deferred compensations.

PTO

180 hours annually on an accrual basis per pay period.

Cell Phone Allowance

This position is eligible for a cell phone allowance of $50.00 monthly.

If you have a disability or a special need that requires an accommodation, please let us know by contacting Chelsey Ripley, Human Resources Analyst, at View email address on click.appcast.io.

Central Coast Community Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental or physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, or any other characteristic protected by law.