Human Resources Analyst

Human Resources Professional

Under general supervision of the Director, performs a variety of professional, technical, and analytical human resources work in classification, compensation, talent acquisition, onboarding, compliance, process improvement and other administrative/special programs; leads and trains subordinate staff; advises managers on sensitive human resource matters and performs other related duties as required.

Distinguishing Characteristics:

This is the entry to journey level in the Human Resources series. Incumbents perform the full scope of professional human resources services under general supervision with a general degree in independence and discretion. This classification is distinguished from the next higher-level classification of Senior Human Resources Analyst, in that the latter classification works with a higher degree of independence and discretion, performs more complex technical analyses and studies and supervises the work of staff.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Classification & Compensation:

• Conduct classification, job analyses, and job restructuring studies; develop and revise classification specifications and job descriptions; conduct job audits, analyze position questionnaires, and research collateral material.
• Oversee Position Control system ensuring proper creation and assignment of position numbers.
• Oversee Salary Adjustment and Incentive programs.
• Maintain Salary Schedules and Classification structures.
• Conduct salary studies and prepare reporting.

Talent Acquisition:

• Assist with oversight of the recruitment, selection, and onboarding programs.
• Oversee the onboarding process of new hires.

Quality and Compliance:

• Respond to Public Records Requests.
• Oversee the records retention process and provide training to HR staff.
• Conduct records/systems audits periodically, prepare findings reports, provide training to mitigate recurrence.
• Oversee the Conflict-of-Interest program.
• Oversee Secondary Employment program
• Respond to unemployment claims, file for appeals, and represent the City in hearings.
• Consult with legal counsel as appropriate and/or as directed by management.

Operational Excellence:

• Conduct continuous performance improvement of Human Resources processes; participates in the development of procedures, forms and work methods; conducts or participates in a variety of special departmental projects and prepares appropriate reports.
• Collaborate with management and finance regarding the City’s budget related to salary schedule structure and position management.
• Assist with preparation and monitor the Human Resources operational budget.
• Oversee the procurement process.
• Develop data analytics and operational reports as needed.

Supervision:

• Provide lead direction to other human resources professional, technical and or clerical staff.
• Conduct coaching, mentoring and performance evaluations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Ideal Candidate:

Will possess knowledge of: Applicable federal, state and local laws, labor regulations, and City rules, guidelines, policies and procedures. Principles and practices of public personnel administration including recruitment, examining, classification, salary administration, and employee relations. Principles of administration and organization. Statistics as applied to personnel testing. Methods and techniques of record keeping, research, report preparation and writing. Business English, spelling and grammar. Office practices, methods and equipment, including a computer and a variety of word processing and other software applications. Principles and practices of payroll processing/reporting and recruitment techniques. Principles and practices of training and development. Principles and methods of data gathering and presentation. Automated human resources, word processing, spreadsheet systems and database maintenance. Advanced math, arithmetic, and budgetary functions.