City of Dublin, CA
Salary : $135,886.40 - $169,873.60 Annually
Location : Dublin, CA 94568
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 202300117
Department: Human Resources
Opening Date: 08/08/2025
Closing Date: 9/2/2025 1:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Description
VIEW OUR JOB ANNOUNCEMENT BY CLICKINGHERE !
We're looking for a dynamic and experienced HR professional who's just as passionate about people as they are about policies. If you thrive on solving problems, enjoy building a positive workplace culture, and love the ever-evolving world of public sector HR, this might be your perfect next step.
Our small team is grounded in collaboration, mutual support, and a shared commitment to serving our community with respect and compassion. We're eager to welcome someone who not only brings technical knowhow, but also shares our belief that an inclusive, equitable, and diverse workplace is essential to public service.
The ideal candidate is a proactive, confident self-starter with a strong foundation in public sector human resources from classification and compensation to recruitment, safety, employee relations, benefits and beyond. You're comfortable navigating detailed policies and data, but you also know how to connect with people, fostering a sense of belonging and fairness. You believe in the power of collaboration, clear communication, and leading by example.
Bonus points if you're the go-to for finding creative solutions, love sharing what you know, and bring a little humor and optimism to even the busiest of days. We value curiosity, initiative, and a community-first mindset. If you do too, we'd love to meet you!
As a Senior Human Resources Analyst, you'll play a key role in shaping programs and policies that support our organization's most valuable resource - our people. From conducting classification studies to leading employee relations efforts and streamlining HR operations, this is your chance to take your public sector HR experience to the next level.
In this position you will be empowered to work independently, lead meaningful initiatives, and contribute at a strategic level. If you're looking for a role where your ideas are valued, your expertise is trusted, and your work makes a real difference, this is it!
General Purpose:
Under administrative direction performs highly responsible, specialized management in a variety of program areas. To manage, coordinate and oversee assigned programs including the development and implementation of program policies and procedures, the development and administration of program budgets, the negotiation and administration of contracts, the preparation of grant proposals, and the preparation of analytical studies of administrative and operational issues; demonstrates a full understanding of all applicable policies, procedures, laws and work methods associated with assigned duties; trains and supervises administrative and support positions as applicable. Act as the City's representative to internal and external community advisory bodies involved with assigned program areas.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This is the advanced journey level class of the Management Analyst series and is distinguished from the Management Analyst II by the performance of more varied and complex assignments including management of significant programs or department services as assigned. Incumbents are expected to independently perform the full scope of assigned analytical duties. Positions assigned to this classification may assume lead responsibilities within a work unit including assigning and monitoring the work of assigned staff. As a generalist position, incumbents may be assigned to a variety of departmental settings to conduct special projects and to expand their base of experience. Special assignments and projects requiring independence in judgment and advanced technical, research capabilities and complex financial functions are likewise assigned to positions at this level.
Supervision Received/Exercised
Receives direction from the City Manager, Department Head or their designee. May exercise direct and/or technical supervision over staff.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Education, Experience, and Training:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to the following is likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in public or business administration, political science, finance, or a closely related field is required. Possession of an advanced business or public administration degree is desirable.
Experience: Four years of progressive experience in municipal government; preferably administrative experience involving the analysis of comprehensive administrative concerns, development of policies and procedures and supervising an administrative activity including budget preparation responsibilities.
Training: Any recent training, such as academic courses and certification programs, which are relevant to this job classification.
Knowledge of:
Other Necessary Requirements
Physical Standards:
The physical standards described 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.
An employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; intermittently stand, walk, bend, and twist to reach equipment around desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone, hand writing and use of keyboard to communicate; operate a calculator; see small text and numbers; intermittently move equipment weighing 50 pounds or less.
Read and interpret complex data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; interact with City management, other governmental officials, contractors, vendors, employees and the public.
THE SELECTION PROCESS
The best qualified candidates whose background and experience most closely meet the City's current needs will be invited to participate in an interview/oral board. In addition, the selection process may consist of written and/or oral components. The City reserves the right to test an applicant in any other manner to determine suitability and to alter any aspect of the selection process. Meeting the minimum requirements listed in this job description does not guarantee advancement in subsequent phases of the selection process.
Candidates who successfully complete the interview process may be placed on an employment eligibility list. This list may be canceled at any time, without notice to candidates. All offers of employment are conditional upon the ability to provide verification of authorization to work in the United States.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
In accordance with Federal and State laws, the City of Dublin does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, handicap, disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, or age.
The City of Dublin will make reasonable accommodations for the participation in employment, programs, and facilities. Please notify the Human Resources Division at (925) 833-6650 regarding the type of reasonable accommodations needed within three days following recruitment closing date.
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT is meant only as a general description guide and is subject to change. The information contained herein does not constitute an expressed or implied contract of employment, and these provisions are subject to change.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
To learn more details, view our benefits summary
01
Please indicate your highest level of education completed.
02
How many years of Human Resources experience do you possess?
03
Of the years listed above, how many of those years were in the PUBLIC SECTOR?
04
Please describe your experience conducting classification and compensation studies. Include the types of positions you analyzed, your role in the process, and how your recommendations were used.
05
Describe your experience developing or revising personnel policies or procedures. How did you ensure legal compliance and stakeholder buy-in?
06
Please outline your experience with public sector recruitments, particularly any specialized or hard-to-fill positions. What strategies did you use to attract qualified candidates?
07
This role requires strong analytical and presentation skills. Provide an example of an HR-related project or report you prepared, including how you communicated your findings and recommendations.
08
What HR systems (HRIS, applicant tracking systems, etc.) have you used, and how have you leveraged technology to improve efficiency or service delivery?
Required Question
Location : Dublin, CA 94568
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 202300117
Department: Human Resources
Opening Date: 08/08/2025
Closing Date: 9/2/2025 1:00 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Description
VIEW OUR JOB ANNOUNCEMENT BY CLICKINGHERE !
We're looking for a dynamic and experienced HR professional who's just as passionate about people as they are about policies. If you thrive on solving problems, enjoy building a positive workplace culture, and love the ever-evolving world of public sector HR, this might be your perfect next step.
Our small team is grounded in collaboration, mutual support, and a shared commitment to serving our community with respect and compassion. We're eager to welcome someone who not only brings technical knowhow, but also shares our belief that an inclusive, equitable, and diverse workplace is essential to public service.
The ideal candidate is a proactive, confident self-starter with a strong foundation in public sector human resources from classification and compensation to recruitment, safety, employee relations, benefits and beyond. You're comfortable navigating detailed policies and data, but you also know how to connect with people, fostering a sense of belonging and fairness. You believe in the power of collaboration, clear communication, and leading by example.
Bonus points if you're the go-to for finding creative solutions, love sharing what you know, and bring a little humor and optimism to even the busiest of days. We value curiosity, initiative, and a community-first mindset. If you do too, we'd love to meet you!
As a Senior Human Resources Analyst, you'll play a key role in shaping programs and policies that support our organization's most valuable resource - our people. From conducting classification studies to leading employee relations efforts and streamlining HR operations, this is your chance to take your public sector HR experience to the next level.
In this position you will be empowered to work independently, lead meaningful initiatives, and contribute at a strategic level. If you're looking for a role where your ideas are valued, your expertise is trusted, and your work makes a real difference, this is it!
General Purpose:
Under administrative direction performs highly responsible, specialized management in a variety of program areas. To manage, coordinate and oversee assigned programs including the development and implementation of program policies and procedures, the development and administration of program budgets, the negotiation and administration of contracts, the preparation of grant proposals, and the preparation of analytical studies of administrative and operational issues; demonstrates a full understanding of all applicable policies, procedures, laws and work methods associated with assigned duties; trains and supervises administrative and support positions as applicable. Act as the City's representative to internal and external community advisory bodies involved with assigned program areas.
Distinguishing Characteristics:
This is the advanced journey level class of the Management Analyst series and is distinguished from the Management Analyst II by the performance of more varied and complex assignments including management of significant programs or department services as assigned. Incumbents are expected to independently perform the full scope of assigned analytical duties. Positions assigned to this classification may assume lead responsibilities within a work unit including assigning and monitoring the work of assigned staff. As a generalist position, incumbents may be assigned to a variety of departmental settings to conduct special projects and to expand their base of experience. Special assignments and projects requiring independence in judgment and advanced technical, research capabilities and complex financial functions are likewise assigned to positions at this level.
Supervision Received/Exercised
Receives direction from the City Manager, Department Head or their designee. May exercise direct and/or technical supervision over staff.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Plans and directs major departmental functions, programs or activities involving comprehensive specialized administrative operations; may administer specific program areas.
- Provides staff support to departmental management; facilitates and coordinates interdepartmental projects; provides analytical support for financial, operational and organizational issues; coordinates or manages assigned special projects.
- Assumes operational authority of areas of assigned responsibility including administrative operations; trains and supervises assigned support staff; maintains financial and administrative processes and records; develops policy and procedural recommendations; develops, implements and monitors assigned budgets; monitors contracts; and performs customer service functions.
- Conducts studies or organizational, administrative and operational issues; reviews and analyze processes, procedures and work methods; analyzes legislation; develops funding proposals; policy alternatives and strategies; prepares and presents reports and recommendations; demonstrates an understanding of applicable policies, procedures and work methods of areas of assigned responsibility.
- Evaluates Departmental activities and work programs, workload indications, budget trends and related elements and recommends appropriate actions with respect to the budget of areas of assigned responsibility.
- Monitors expenditure requests during the fiscal year for compliance with the adopted budget.
- Assists Department Heads in determining priorities, methods, standards and work sequences necessary to achieve objectives.
- Establishes positive working relationships with representatives of community organizations, State/local agencies and associations, City management, City staff and the public.
- Performs other related duties as required.
- The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.
Education, Experience, and Training:
Any combination of education and experience equivalent to the following is likely to provide the required knowledge and abilities. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in public or business administration, political science, finance, or a closely related field is required. Possession of an advanced business or public administration degree is desirable.
Experience: Four years of progressive experience in municipal government; preferably administrative experience involving the analysis of comprehensive administrative concerns, development of policies and procedures and supervising an administrative activity including budget preparation responsibilities.
Training: Any recent training, such as academic courses and certification programs, which are relevant to this job classification.
Knowledge of:
- Principles, practices and methods of administrative and organizational analysis; public administration policies and procedures.
- Principles and practices of supervision, training, management consultations and program analysis.
- Principles and practices of budget development, implementation and analysis.
- Applicable Federal, State and local laws, rules and regulations to assigned programs.
- Financial forecasting, report preparation, research methods, statistical concepts and methods.
- Modern office practices, procedures, methods and equipment.
- Customer service skills.
- Analyze administrative, operational and organizational problems, evaluate alternative and reach sound conclusions.
- Consult effectively with management and staff.
- Administer major program budget including the preparation of complex financial reports and analyses.
- Administer judicial proceedings as required by assignment.
- Learn, interpret, and analyze Federal State, and local laws, rules and regulations pertaining to local governmental operations and program areas of responsibility.
- Analyze and monitor the fiscal impacts and fiscal conditions of Development Agreements as applicable to assigned areas of responsibility.
- Utilize computerized spreadsheets and a variety of office software applications.
- Analyze and interpret complex financial problems and develop appropriate alternative solutions.
- Negotiate and administer contracts.
- Conceive and effectively propose or suggest solutions to budgetary needs and problems.
- Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Interpret appropriate rules, regulations, contracts, laws and ordinances.
- Deal effectively with City staff and representatives of various public and private agencies.
- Maintain confidential information.
- Establish and maintain accurate records.
- Operate modern office equipment including a computer and applicable software programs.
- Work a flexible schedule including evening and weekend hours.
Other Necessary Requirements
Physical Standards:
The physical standards described 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.
An employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; intermittently stand, walk, bend, and twist to reach equipment around desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone, hand writing and use of keyboard to communicate; operate a calculator; see small text and numbers; intermittently move equipment weighing 50 pounds or less.
Read and interpret complex data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; interact with City management, other governmental officials, contractors, vendors, employees and the public.
THE SELECTION PROCESS
The best qualified candidates whose background and experience most closely meet the City's current needs will be invited to participate in an interview/oral board. In addition, the selection process may consist of written and/or oral components. The City reserves the right to test an applicant in any other manner to determine suitability and to alter any aspect of the selection process. Meeting the minimum requirements listed in this job description does not guarantee advancement in subsequent phases of the selection process.
Candidates who successfully complete the interview process may be placed on an employment eligibility list. This list may be canceled at any time, without notice to candidates. All offers of employment are conditional upon the ability to provide verification of authorization to work in the United States.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
In accordance with Federal and State laws, the City of Dublin does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, handicap, disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, or age.
The City of Dublin will make reasonable accommodations for the participation in employment, programs, and facilities. Please notify the Human Resources Division at (925) 833-6650 regarding the type of reasonable accommodations needed within three days following recruitment closing date.
THIS ANNOUNCEMENT is meant only as a general description guide and is subject to change. The information contained herein does not constitute an expressed or implied contract of employment, and these provisions are subject to change.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
To learn more details, view our benefits summary
01
Please indicate your highest level of education completed.
- High School or Equivalent
- 1 year college (30 semester/45 quarter units)
- 2 years of college (Associate's Degree or 60 semester/90 quarter units)
- 3 years of college (90 semester/135 quarter units)
- 4 years of college (Bachelor's Degree or 120 semester/180 quarter units)
- Master's Degree or above
02
How many years of Human Resources experience do you possess?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- Between 1 and 2 years
- Between 2 and 3 years
- Between 3 and 4 years
- Between 4 and 5 years
- Between 5 and 6 years
- Between 6 and 7 years
- Between 7 and 8 years
- 8 years or more
03
Of the years listed above, how many of those years were in the PUBLIC SECTOR?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- Between 1 and 2 years
- Between 2 and 3 years
- Between 3 and 4 years
- Between 4 and 5 years
- Between 5 and 6 years
- Between 6 and 7 years
- Between 7 and 8 years
- 8 years or more
04
Please describe your experience conducting classification and compensation studies. Include the types of positions you analyzed, your role in the process, and how your recommendations were used.
05
Describe your experience developing or revising personnel policies or procedures. How did you ensure legal compliance and stakeholder buy-in?
06
Please outline your experience with public sector recruitments, particularly any specialized or hard-to-fill positions. What strategies did you use to attract qualified candidates?
07
This role requires strong analytical and presentation skills. Provide an example of an HR-related project or report you prepared, including how you communicated your findings and recommendations.
08
What HR systems (HRIS, applicant tracking systems, etc.) have you used, and how have you leveraged technology to improve efficiency or service delivery?
Required Question