Senior Human Resources Analyst

The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) is seeking a highly analytical, technically adept, and politically astute, accomplished human resources professional to join the Human Resources Department. Applicant must have the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, deal with conflict, think critically, and interact with a variety of stakeholders on matters of a sensitive and confidential nature. The ideal candidate will possess strong work experience in multiple human resources functional areas including employee relations, training and development, performance management, HR compliance, benefits, compensation, and Workers' Compensation in a government setting with fire and/or police services. The Senior Human Resources Analyst assigned to the Employee Benefits and Classification & Compensation Division of Human Resources and serves as a subject matter expert in the development and administration of programs that support the Authority's workforce and organizational structure. This position leads classification and compensation initiatives, including job analysis, classification studies, desk audits, organizational reviews, compensation surveys, salary administration, and the development and maintenance of class specifications and compensation plans. The incumbent evaluates positions and organizational structures to ensure appropriate classification and internal equity, supports labor negotiations through compensation research and analysis, and provides recommendations on workforce and compensation-related matters. In addition, the incumbent may oversee other functions within the division such as employee benefits, leave programs and position control, while also providing guidance on complex regulatory and policy requirements while delivering responsive service to employees, supervisors, and executive leadership.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: Education: Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in human resources management, business or public administration, industrial psychology, or a related field Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of increasingly responsible professional human resources administration experience comparable to a Human Resources Analyst II with Orange County Fire Authority.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:

Government human resources experience. Examples of government experience include cities, counties, public education institutions, special districts/authorities, Tribal, and state and federal government At least one (1) year of experience in developing and maintaining job classifications/class specifications, position management, compensation plan administration, salary surveys and market analysis, internal equity analysis, reclassification and classification studies, labor relations support, pay administration, and policy development and compliance. Professional certification in human resources or public sector human resources administration, including SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP, SPHR, PHR, PSHRA-SCP, PSHRA-CP, or CCP. #J-18808-Ljbffr San Diego SHRM