Senior Human Resources Analyst- Human Resources Analyst

Description

Senior Human Resources Analyst/Human Resources Analyst
Human Resources Analyst: $7,176.04 - $9,675.61 Month
Senior Human Resources Analyst: $7,796.33 - $10,511.96 Month
This recruitment process is open on a continuous basis and may close at any time. Interested individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. The first review of applications will be completed on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 5 p.m.Applications received after January 29, 2026, may not be considered.
A resume and compelling cover letter addressing your education, your paid work experience directing and performing a variety of administrative, technical and analytical duties in support of human resources program services, and licenses you hold, must be submitted with your online application to be considered complete. Applicants appearing best qualified based upon a review of the application and responses to supplemental questions will be invited to participate in the testing process.The City of El Segundo, incorporated in 1917, is a unique, quaint city by the sea. Home to approximately 17,000 residents and over 75,000 private sector employees of major aeronautical, sports, media, industrial and multiple Fortune 500 companies including Mattel, Chevron and most recently, the Los Angeles Times and Beyond Meat. Further, El Segundo has become the headquarters for major sports franchises, including the LA Lakers and LA Kings. As the economy broadens, El Segundo is becoming home to a variety of high tech and “creative economy” start-up companies. This is reflected in the City motto "Where Big Ideas Take Off!"

Under general direction, this position plans, manages and performs advanced-level professional human resources and risk management program/service delivery for the City. The Senior Human Resources Analyst and Human Resources Analyst provide responsible support to the Human Resources Director in accomplishing departmental goals and objectives, as well as formulating and overseeing the execution of operational objectives outlined in the City's Strategic Plan. Technologies utilized by the department include NeoGov Insight, Laserfiche, Monday.com, OpenGov, Granicus, KnowBe4, and CivicClerk. Immediate activities requiring action include support for three upcoming labor negotiations, implementation of the NeoGov Performance module, implementation of Tyler Munis Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) system, and completion of a City-wide Staffing Assessment.

Essential Job Functions

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of duties and responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

Human Resources Analyst:

Positions in this classification typically perform a full range of duties at a level of complexity represented by the following types of responsibilities:

• Provides administrative and technical services for recruitment and selection activities including developing and formulating recruitment strategies, conducting job analysis, developing assessment and selection instruments, and test administration; provides computer formatting of job brochures and advertisements; serves as point of contact for information about employment and recruitments from applicants and the public; accepts, reviews, inputs and tracks job applications; prepares correspondence to applicants; coordinates and administers selection processes; assembles eligibility lists; monitors pre- and post-employment processes; serves as Citywide contact with temporary employment agencies for short-term clerical and labor assignments.

• Conducts and/or assists in the conduct of position classification studies; compiles, analyzes and summarizes wage, salary and fringe benefit information; assists in the labor negotiation process.

• Provides supportive and technical services for a variety of procedural functions including but not limited to performance evaluations, pay and benefits issues, and verification, submission and follow-up of workers' compensation claims and other leave matters; prepares disability retirement applications; tracks employee safety and OSHA training.

• Provides administrative and technical support to the day-to-day operations of the department; assists in the preparation and administration of the department budget; responds to questions and resolves problems for City employees regarding salary, benefits, Personnel Rules and Regulations, City policies, Memoranda of Understanding and applicable workplace laws; confers with and advises staff in the resolution of personnel related problems and responds to program delivery questions, ensuring necessary follow-up occurs.

• Recruits, hires, schedules, assigns, monitors and evaluates assigned department staff; provides for and/or conducts staff development; establishes work methods and standards; initiates corrective and/or disciplinary action in consultation with higher-level Human Resources staff and/or the Assistant City Manager.

Senior Human Resources Analyst:

The Senior Human Resources Analyst is competent in performing the below duties and provides responsible and analytical support. Incumbents may not perform all the listed functions and/or may be required to perform additional or different functions from those below, to address business needs or changing business practices:

• Provides administrative and management assistance to department executives, managers, and other City personnel regarding human resources matters including but not limited to the following areas: recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, employee and labor relations, performance management, health and safety, and training and development;.

• Provides functional and technical direction to other Human Resources staff and consultants;

• Coordinates and facilitates administrative and/or human resources management functions; assesses and evaluates departmental organization, budget, staffing and management practices; participates in the development of department goals and objectives;

• Coordinates activities among City departments, agencies, and organizations;

• Conducts research and statistical analyses; prepares and presents reports of findings and recommendations; prepares correspondence, policies, procedures, handbooks, manuals, rules and regulations, resolutions or publications relating to human resources, administration, staffing and/or operations;

• Researches, compiles, and analyzes data from various sources including Human Resources Information Systems and Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP); prepares comprehensive technical reports and summaries; interprets data, identifies alternatives, and makes sound recommendations;

• Provides professional-level staff support to departmental committees, boards and other groups, including coordinating meeting schedules and agendas, facilitating meetings, etc.; represents the department at meetings and commits the department to a course of action; may coordinate

• and facilitate City-wide functions and events; represents the Department with external agencies, organizations and professional groups;

• Responds to inquiries from other City employees and the public regarding department management, administration and/or operations;

• Resolves discrepancies or procedural problems and responds to program administration and/or delivery questions ensuring necessary follow-up occurs; assists with, provides input and monitors Department records for operational and budget development and accountability;

• Plans, coordinates, develops and designs recruitment and selection activities including assessment and selection instruments, test administration, job brochures and advertisements; responds to employment and recruitment inquiries from applicants and the public; screens job applications; prepares correspondence to applicants; monitors pre- and post-employment processes;

• Stays abreast of changes in laws and trends affecting public sector human resources programs and activities;

• Regularly and predictably attends work, and;

• Performs related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Human Resources Analyst:

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of personnel administration;
• Principles and practices of office administration;
• Basic budgeting procedures and financial record keeping;
• Policies, practices, procedures and terminology of City operations;
• Variety of computer software, including word processing, database and spreadsheet applications;
• Principles and practices of effective supervision;
• Principles and practices of workload organization and priority setting; and
• Employment and labor laws.

Skill in:

• Performing professional personnel functions, including but not limited to recruitment and selection, pay and benefits administration, and leave management;
• Analyzing, evaluating and recommending improvements to department operations, programs and services;
• Supervising, motivating and evaluating support staff;
• Understanding and applying regulations, procedures and guidelines;
• Conducting research and preparing clear, concise and comprehensive reports;
• Composing letters and preparing a variety of reports, using appropriate format and computer software;
• Bookkeeping practices and procedures;
• Following oral and written instructions and procedures;
• Presenting ideas and concepts orally and in writing;
• Effectively managing multiple priorities in a high volume work environment;
• Using public relations techniques in responding to inquiries and complaints; and
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other City employees and the public.

Senior Human Resources Analyst:
Knowledge of:

• Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs;

• Research methods and practices;

• Principles, practices and techniques of public personnel administration;

• Pertinent Federal, State and local laws, regulations, ordinances, and policies;

• Principles, practices, techniques and methods of human resources management and program administration;

• Basic budgeting procedures and financial record keeping;

• Principles and procedures of statistical and administrative record keeping;

• Human Resources Informational Systems (HRIS), applicant tracking systems, word processing, database, spreadsheet and presentation software;

• Principles and practices of workload organization and priority setting;

• Business and report writing, and;

• General office procedures.

Skill in:

• Performing complex professional level administrative and analytical work;

• Interpreting and applying laws, ordinances and policies;

• Conducting research, analyzing statistical and other data, and preparing and presenting reports;

• Providing accurate information and explaining laws, policies and procedures to others;

• Working cooperatively on internal and external committees and task forces;

• Providing functional and technical direction to support staff or consultants;

• Developing and delivering professional and technical training;

• Analyzing, evaluating, and recommending improvements to department operations, programs and services;

• Performing statistical analysis;

• Understanding and applying regulations, procedures and guidelines;

• Using public relations techniques in responding to inquiries and complaints;

• Maintaining confidentiality of sensitive information;

• Making sound, independent decisions within established policy and procedural guidelines;

• Communicating clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing;

• Appearing for work on time;

• Following directions from a supervisor;

• Understanding and following posted work rules and procedures;

• Accepting constructive criticism;

• Working under pressure, handling significant problems and tasks that arise simultaneously and/or unexpectedly, and

• Establishing, maintaining, and fostering positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, and functioning effectively in a confidential work environment.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Human Resources Analyst:

A combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: Two (2) years of increasingly responsible human resources experience, including one (1) year of supervisory experience. Public sector experience is highly desirable.

Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Business Administration, Public Administration or a closely related field is required.

License/Certificates: Due to the performance of some field duties which requires the operation of a personal or City vehicle, valid and appropriate California driver's license and acceptable driving record are required.

Senior Human Resources Analyst:

A combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: Three (3) years of increasingly responsible human resources experience, including one (1) year of supervisory experience. Public sector experience is highly desirable.

Education: A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Business Administration, Public Administration or a closely related field is required.

License/Certificates: Due to the performance of some field duties which requires the operation of a personal or City vehicle, valid and appropriate California driver's license and acceptable driving record are required.