Job Abstract

The first initial review of applications is scheduled to occur for applications received before 10:00 a.m. on June 7, 2024. This recruitment may close at any time after that date, once a sufficiently strong candidate pool has been established.

Senior Human Resources Analyst

• Plans, designs, and develops recruitment and selection materials and administers examinations, particularly for Management, Professional and Executive Management level City positions
• Composes job bulletins and recruitment information; recommends, schedules and coordinates advertising activities in appropriate media
• Scores and analyzes the results of written, oral, performance and other related employee selection examinations
• Responds to inquiries regarding employment opportunities with the City
• Assists with implementation of the City’s comprehensive employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, pension, long-term disability, 457 accounts and employee assistance programs
• Assists with training to ensure compliance with the Family Medical Leave Act/ADA/FEHA requirements
• Develops and revises classification specifications; conducts job analyses and prepares recommendations regarding classification of positions
• Identifies issues; collects data; analyzes alternatives and makes recommendations
• Researches rules, regulations, laws, and policies in order to make recommendations on personnel matters
• Assists in the administration of labor agreements by investigating complaints and grievances, explaining contract provisions, and responding to inquiries from employees

• Develops, directs, manages and administers recruitment and selection activities and examinations for City departments; guides and assists safety departments with their recruitment and selection programs
• Plans, schedules and administers assessment centers for key City positions; develops tests to measure skills, knowledge and abilities; analyzes test results and presents findings
• Develops materials and methods to brief interview panel members on evaluation procedures and practices; serves as an evaluator on panels
• Reviews and responds to inquiries from hiring authorities concerning personnel needs; investigates recruitment sources, recommends recruitment methods and approaches including the nature of appropriate examination procedures
• Consults with and advises management and supervisors in the discharge of their personnel responsibilities and the application of personnel policies, standards, regulations, procedures and practices
• Researches, writes and revises job classification specifications; recommends pay grades, presents to the governing board for approval, maintains related records
• Composes manuals, brochures, job flyers, memoranda, and correspondence
• Coordinates implementation of the City’s employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, pension, long-term disability, 457 accounts, employee assistance programs, and retiree benefits
• Administers leaves programs; assists with scheduling meetings and training to ensure compliance with the Family Medical Leave Act/ADA/FEHA requirements
• Assists with investigations and responses to employee-relations issues; may conduct fact-finding investigations, evaluate report findings, make recommendations and recommend corrective action
• Conducts or coordinates citywide employee training or professional development programs

Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position or assignment is qualifying. A typical combination includes:

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

Experience:
Senior Human Resources Analyst: A minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in recruitment, testing and examination under a merit system; classification and compensation and/or general personnel administration.

Principal Human Resources Analyst: Five (5) years of professional experience within a municipal agency in recruitment and selection techniques, classification and compensation studies, salary and benefit administration, or labor and employee relations, including lead or supervisory experience.

License/Certificate: A valid California Class C driver license with an acceptable driving record required by time of appointment and throughout employment.

Certification in one or more of the following areas is desirable for Principal Human Resources Analyst:

• Public Sector Human Resources Association (PSHRA): IPMA-CP, IPMA–SCP
• Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI): PHR, PHRca, SPHR
• Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM): SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP

• Application Review
• Examination(s) - Applicants who BEST meet the City's needs will be invited to a virtual oral exam (weighted 100%), tentatively scheduled for June 26, 2024.
• Selection Interview
• Background investigation
• Appointment