Human Resources Analyst

Human Resources Analyst

We're looking for an HR generalist unicorn! You thrive in a team environment of collaboration, yet flourish when trusted and empowered to work with independence and autonomy. You are brilliantly organized, detail-focused, and take pride in your work ethic, yet truly come alive when asked to brainstorm creative solutions for thorny problems or original ideas for "the way we've always done it." You are a consummate professional, yet know how to build light-hearted relationships with your teammates. You are a credible source of information, yet hungry to always learn more. You already have a depth of HR knowledge in a variety of areas, yet have additional ambitions for your career. You are excited to embrace technology, yet understand it doesn't always replace the human touch. You might or might not be looking for a job, yet are magnetically drawn to this one!

The Human Resources Analyst is part of a service team, reporting directly to a Senior Human Resources Analyst and generally to the Deputy Chief Talent Officer and Chief Talent Officer. Each Analyst (there are 2 Analysts and 2 Senior Analysts) is responsible for both serving as an HR generalist business partner to 2-3 fast-paced City Departments (managing recruitment, classification & compensation, labor relations, performance management & discipline, leave issues, etc. for each assigned department) and for becoming and serving as the HR Department's designated internal "expert" in a specific area of HR (recruitment / Neogov; benefits, leaves, and payroll; labor relations; classification & compensation; or employee relations).

We are a supportive, high-performing team that values employee development and growth. We have potlucks to celebrate birthdays and compete aggressively in the semi-annual Office Olympics and Citywide Halloween Decorating Contest (reigning Grand Decor Champion, thank you very much...). We offer lots of opportunities to develop your technical HR skills, soft skills, and project management skills through professional memberships, external and internal trainings, and multi-day conferences. We reward curiosity, initiative, grit, and innovation, all while trying to prepare you for whatever comes next.

The City of Corona, located in Riverside County, California, encompasses around 40 square miles and has a vibrant, culturally-diverse population of approximately 168,100 residents. Residents of Corona enjoy a variety of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities that provide a first-rate quality of life for its residents and visitors. Within an hour's travel time, outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy such winter activities as snowboarding and skiing, and such summer activities as surfing, boating, or simply relaxing on a beach. Corona's economy is strong and getting stronger; more than 84,000 people work here. Our retail, commercial, and housing areas are expanding, and office development continues to be strong.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Coordinates and implements recruitment processes for City departments; confers with departments to ascertain departmental needs; coordinates and / or produces recruitment flyers and position announcements; screens resumes and applications; identifies qualified applicants.
• Organizes and administers oral and written examinations and results, including compiling test scores, preparing eligibility lists and candidate information, coordinating and / or conducting interviews, assisting departments in extending job offers, and coordinating follow-up pre-employment testing; monitors the hiring process and / or testing processes to ensure adherence to applicable human resources policies.
• Design and facilitate New Employee Orientation.
• Collects and compiles human resources data; prepares or assists in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and year-end human resources, legal, summary, and technical reports, as directed.
• Conducts salary studies; researches salary and benefit information for use in the collective bargaining process, budget preparation, and cost analysis.
• Assists employees and management with the interpretation and correct application of City policies, procedures, and programs; provides advice and assistance regarding employment issues; investigates employee complaints.
• Administer the City's employee benefits programs including health benefits, deferred compensation, and pension benefits.
• Administer the City's Leave of Absence Programs, including protected and unprotected. Assist employees with disability benefit enrollment.
• Administer the Interactive Process including providing recommendations to managers regarding reasonable work accommodations.
• Participates in labor contract negotiation processes with assigned bargaining units.
• Conducts personnel and workplace investigations; assists in responding to grievances and administering disciplinary actions; coordinates management referrals to the Employee Assistance Program.
• Makes recommendations for the development and revision of human resources documents, procedures, and forms; assists in the development of policies, regulations, and procedures.
• Conducts special research assignments, gathers data, and prepares reports for consideration by management or special committees.
• Consults with supervisors regarding personnel related issues, needs, and services; counsels employees on human resources programs, policies, and processes; explains program provisions, procedures, and eligibility requirements; and assists employees with forms and human resources documents.
• Conducts surveys and compiles data on administrative, human resources, and operational problems or issues.
• Provides information to City staff, other organizations, and the public, requiring the use of judgment and the interpretation of complex policies, rules, procedures, and ordinances.
• Observes and complies with City and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Qualifications Guidelines

Knowledge of :

Ability to :

Physical / Mental Demands and Work Environment

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and visit various City sites;