HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST I

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HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST I

Salary

$5,468.06 - $7,020.04 Monthly

Location

City of Stockton, CA

Job Type

At-Will

Job Number

0724-HRANALYSTI

Department

Human Resources

Opening Date

07/05/2024

Closing Date

7/17/2024 5:30 PM Pacific

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DEFINITION

HUMAN RESOURCES OPPORTUNITY

MONTHLY SALARY RANGE:

$5,468.06 - $5,747.20 - $6,042.38 - $6,352.24 - $6,676.80 - $7,020.04

FUTURE SALARY INCREASES:

• Effective 7/1/2025, 3% Cost of Living Adjustment

  INCENTIVES FOR NEW EMPLOYEES:

• Sign on Bonus - $2,000

• 40 hours of sick leave for immediate use

  FUTURE INCENTIVES:

• Employee employed as of 7/1/2025 will receive $2,000 lump sum

FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt

TENTATIVE INTERVIEW DATE: TBD

The City is currently seeking to fill one (1) position within the Human Resources Department, assigned to the Workforce Planning Division. This position reports directly to the Supervising Human Resources Analyst and will be one of five analysts assigned to the Work Force Planning team. The Human Resources Analyst I is an integral member of the team who focuses upon attracting and selecting quality candidates for positions throughout the City. This individual works independently with subject matter experts to recruit, assess, and identify top candidates to fill key positions within the City, along with serving City staff and the public. Public sector experience is highly desirable.

The ideal candidate will possess analytical experience in recruitment and selection within a public agency and understand the importance of diversifying the workforce. The candidate will have experience overseeing the recruitment processes, and developing and validating selection tools (i.e., multiple choice tests, oral/assessment interviews, performance exams, and training and experience ratings). The candidate will also have experience in classification and compensation within a public sector setting. In addition the candidate will be a team player and be able to work collaboratively with hiring managers and applicants; quickly adapt to changing situations; manage and prioritize multiple assignments simultaneously in a very busy environment; be detailed-oriented; and devise creative methods and solutions for recruitment issues.

This is an At-Will (Unclassified/Unrepresented) position. Only those applicants who best fit the needs of the City will be referred to the hiring department. (Applicants who fail to fully complete the on-line application/supplemental questionnaire will be subject to rejection.)

Prior to appointment, eligible candidates will be required to submit to and successfully pass a background investigation, which will include fingerprinting.

Incumbents work a City of Stockton 9/80 schedule: 7:30 am to 5:30 pm, Mondays through Thursdays; 8:00 am to 5:00 on Friday, with every other Friday off. Some after-hours may be required.

Under general direction, performs a variety of professional activities of various levels of complexity in support of a centralized human resources system, including recruitment and selection, job analysis, classification and compensation plan administration, equal employment, training and safety, employee/labor relations, benefits, retirement, or other designated functions; performs related work as assigned.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is a deep class in which incumbents may be assigned to any level, provided that they possess the required education and experience, and successfully demonstrate proficiency which meets the qualifications for the class to which they are to be assigned.

Human Resources Analyst I is the entry level in this professional series. Initially, under close supervision, incumbents perform the more routine duties while learning City policies and procedures and specific techniques and regulations related to the broad area of human resources. As experience is gained, duties gradually become more diversified and are performed under more general supervision.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES (Illustrative Only)

Depending upon area of assignment, duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Designs and implements recruitment programs to obtain qualified candidates; prepares job announcements, advertisements, and other recruitment materials.

• Coordinates, designs, and administers job-related selection procedures, including, but not limited to, application reviews, written and performance tests, oral examinations, and assessment centers; screens applications for qualifications; provides for the establishment of employment lists.

• Conducts organizational studies, audits new or modified analysis documentation and performs complex research. Collects compensation and benefit data and prepares analyses and reports to include staff reports for City Council; provides classification, compensation, benefits, retirement, and other information to other agencies.

• Develops, prepares, and maintains databases, spreadsheets, and reports for purposes of file management for area of specialty.

• Assists in the implementation and monitoring of compliance policies and programs; drafts complex directives, memos, correspondence.

• Develops and implements various employee training programs; provides and develops technical training to City staff in area of specialty.

• Collects information and serves as backup during negotiations with employee organizations and/or for grievance proceedings; reviews and recommends changes to existing labor agreements; drafts contract labor proposals and Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) language.

• Conducts grievance and discipline investigations; makes recommendations on level of discipline and provides related technical support.

• Assists management with the preparation for and handling various types of hearings.

• Provides guidance to department officials on human resources issues.

• Audits, reconciles, researches, and prepares various types of information for area of specialty.

• Researches and resolves complex issues related to all leave entitlements.

• Confers with and interprets MOU’s, policies, procedures, and regulations to City staff and the public.

• Conducts varied analytical studies; prepares reports, correspondence, and a variety of written materials.

• Monitors developments in the human resources field, evaluates their impact on City activities, and recommends policy and procedural improvements.

• Interprets retirement laws and policies.

• Works with payroll staff to resolve complex issues.

• At the senior level, instructs staff in work procedures; may plan, direct, and review the work of assigned staff on a day-to-day or project basis in area(s) of specialty.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

Human Resources Analyst I: Possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in business or public administration, industrial relations, or a related field.

OR

Possession of an Associate’s degree or completion of sixty semester units or equivalent quarter hours from an accredited college or university with major course work in business or public administration, industrial relations, or a related field and two (2) years of professional-level experience in a centralized human resources system, which has included experience in more than one functional area of human resources (i.e., recruitment, selection, classification, compensation, employee/labor relations, benefits and/or retirement). Experience in a public agency setting is desirable.

OR

Possession of a high school diploma or GED and four (4) years of professional-level experience in a centralized human resources system, which has included experience in more than one functional area of human resources (i.e., recruitment, selection, classification, compensation, employee/labor relations, benefits and/or retirement). Experience in a public agency setting is desirable.

Other Requirements:

Specified positions may require possession of a valid California driver's license.

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, and techniques of public human resources administration;

• Recruitment and testing, selection, and job analysis techniques;

• General practices and procedures related to processing claims;

• Basic statistical concepts and methods;

• Basic principles of employee development and training;

• Classification and compensation, benefits analysis, and administration techniques;

• Applicable state and federal laws; regulations and requirements related to entitled leaves and benefit programs;

• Basic equal employment principles and practices;

• Basic labor relations principles and practices in a collective bargaining environment, conflict resolution and negotiation techniques;

• Standard office practices and procedures, including basic business usage of personal computers including databases, spreadsheet and word processing;

• Methods of auditing, reconciling records and budgeting principles; and

• Basic supervisory principles and practices.

Skill in:

• Designing effective recruitment programs to obtain qualified candidates;

• Developing valid and effective selection procedures;

• Conducting classification, organizational, and compensation studies;

• Technical and analytical report writing;

• Organizing and prioritizing work; meeting critical deadlines; following up with assignments;

• Evaluating alternatives and making sound independent judgment calls within established guidelines;

• Analyzing complex technical information, evaluating alternatives, and making sound, independent judgment within established guidelines;

• Interpreting and applying laws, regulations, and policies;

• Communicating clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing;

• Maintaining accurate records and files;

• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work; and

• Operating standard office equipment, including a personal computer.

Physical/Mental Abilities:

• Mobility - Constant sitting for long periods of time while operating a keyboard; occasional walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing and pulling;

• Lifting - Occasional lifting of 10 pounds or less;

• Vision - Constant use of overall visual capabilities; frequent need for use of color perception, hand/eye coordination, reading and/or close up work;

• Dexterity - Frequent holding, grasping, typing, repetitive motion and writing;

• Hearing/Talking - Constant hearing and talking of normal speech in person and on the telephone; Occasionally speaking in front of large groups of people;

• Special Requirements - May require occasional weekend or evening work;

• Emotional/Psychological - Constant concentration, decision making and public contact; occasional ability to exercise sound judgment, especially under stressful situations; and working alone;

• Environmental Conditions - Occasional exposure to noise; and

• Working Conditions - Primarily performed in an office environment which is typically moderately quiet, but may be loud at times and at some locations.

This class specification should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirement of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.

The Process:

Applicants who qualify in terms of relevant work experience and education, that best fit the needs of the Department, will be invited to participate in the recruitment process. The process may include a practical component and departmental interview. However, the City reserves the right to utilize alternative methods if deemed necessary. Candidates must receive a passing score as determined by the relative performance of all candidates.

ALL APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE COMPLETED FULLY AND SUBMITTED ON AN OFFICIAL CITY OF STOCKTON APPLICATION FORM. (DO NOT STATE "REFER TO RESUME" ON YOUR APPLICATION OR SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE.) INCOMPLETE AND/OR FALSIFIED APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTALS WILL BE REJECTED AND CANNOT BE REVISED AFTER SUBMITTAL ON OR BEFORE THE FINAL FILING DATE. POSTMARKS, FACSIMILES, AND PHOTOCOPIES OF THE CITY'S EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. RESUMES ARE WELCOMED BUT SHOULD BE SUBMITTED AS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ONLY.

The information in this announcement concerning the terms and conditions of employment does not constitute either an express or implied contract, and these provisions are subject to change.

NOTES:

• After on-line submittal, immediate notification will appear on your screen indicating your application has been received. You should print this notification for proof of filing.

• Notification and correspondence will be sent via email only. No paper notices will be mailed to applicants. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure a correct email address is provided and that correspondence is being received.

• NeoGov.com: You will receive correspondence via the e-mail address you placed on your application. Some e-mail accounts have been known to place these e-mails in the spam/junk file. Please check your e-mail folders or accept e-mails ending with neogov.com.

In accordance with California Government Code section 3100, et seq., all City of Stockton employees are considered disaster service workers who may be required to report for duty, or remain on duty to address disaster service activities in the event of an emergency or disaster and are required to undertake an applicable loyalty oath.