SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST / HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST

Senior Human Resources Analyst

The City of Signal Hill is a desirable place to live and work because of its safe neighborhoods, abundant business opportunities, inclusive culture, and beautiful green spaces. With its central location, the community takes great pride in its recreational amenities which include 11 City parks and open space area covering over 29 acres, an extensive walking trail system, abundant recreation and library programs, and an array of annual events. The City of Signal Hill, with a population of 11,500 and covering 2.2 square miles, is located in Los Angeles County within four miles of the Pacific Ocean. Signal Hill was incorporated on April 22, 1924, roughly three years after the discovery of a vast oil field. Known for its beautiful setting, Signal Hill claims the only accessible high ground for miles around with an impressive hilltop park which provides spectacular panoramic views.

The Human Resources Division is part of the City's Administration Department. We are a team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about engaging employees and fostering a positive work culture throughout the organization. The Human Resources Division enjoys great leadership and support citywide. We are looking for a team player who is passionate about relationship building, innovative human resources strategies, and employee engagement. The ideal candidate will be an experienced human resources generalist with strong analytical skills to support the Division's needs.

The Senior Human Resources Analyst is a management exempt position that reports to the Human Resources Manager. Under general supervision, performs a variety of complex journey-level professional, technical, and analytical duties in support of the City's human resources programs, including recruitment and selection classification, compensation, benefits administration, employee relations, workers' compensation and training and employee development; and performs other duties as assigned.

The Senior Human Resources Analyst is the advanced journey level class in the series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Human Resources Analyst by the difficulty, scope, complexity, and autonomy of the work performed. Employees are typically assigned significant professional responsibilities requiring the exercise of independent judgment in the performance of all duties. It is further distinguished from the Human Resources Manager by the latter's full management and supervisory authority in planning, organizing, and directing the full scope of operations within the division. Positions at this level are generally assigned responsibility for the management and administration of significant programs, projects, functions, and / or service areas and incumbents at this level are to independently perform responsible administrative analyses in providing highly responsible staff support to the department or division. This classification is distinguished from the Senior Human Resources Analyst by the performance of work requiring a lesser degree of administrative, management, and analytical judgment and interpretation.

The position may be filled at either level based on skill and experience. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately. This recruitment may close at any time once sufficient qualified applications are received.

Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include, but are not limited to the following characteristic duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills and characteristics. The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned :

• Plans, designs, and develops recruitment and selection materials and administers examinations; confers with departments to ascertain job assignments and qualifications for new and vacant 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
• Conducts studies and prepares and presents written and oral reports relating to various aspects of personnel administration
• Develops, analyzes, and responds to salary and benefit surveys, including establishing classification comparability's and analyzes results to prepare reports
• Participates in research, evaluation, and negotiation of proposed contractual obligations and agreements
• Coordinates assigned services and project activities with other City departments, divisions, boards, committees, task forces, external organizations, and the general public
• Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive inquiries and complaints
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings
• Creates and uses spreadsheets, databases, and other personal computer software applications
• Reports to work as scheduled and works a variety of schedules including evenings, weekends and holidays as required
• Maintains a regular and consistent attendance record
• Travels to offsite locations within and outside the City
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as required

Any combination of education, training, and work experience to demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position is qualifying. A typical way of obtaining the required qualifications is to possess : Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in public administration, human resources management, labor and industrial relations, business administration or related field; and at least four (4) years of recent, full-time progressively responsible public human resources professional experience in the areas of classification and compensation, recruitment and selection, employee benefit administration, labor and employee relations; employee development and training; workers' compensation; and other human resource functions or an equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

Strong analytical and quantitative skills, including proficiency with data analysis tools (e.g., Excel, HRIS, Statistical software). Knowledge of HR metrics, laws, and best practices. Excellent writing and verbal communication and presentation skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Strong problem-solving skills and a results-oriented mindset. Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy. Knowledge of NeoGov software a plus. Experience with Tyler-Munis / Incode or other HRIS software a plus.