Santa Barbara County
SALARY:
Workforce Planning Analyst
I
:
$99,765 - $127,345 Annually
Workforce Planning Analyst
II : $104,767 - $133,700 Annually
The County of Santa Barbara's
Human Resources Department
is currently accepting applications to fill a full-time
Workforce Planning Analyst in Santa Barbara, California.
This position is categorized as a Human Resources Management Professional job classification within the County's Management Professional Series.
If you're passionate about personnel management and classification/compensation analysis, and have a keen eye for detail, we want to hear from you! In this role, you will play a pivotal part in shaping the County's workforce, influencing strategic planning, and ensuring the effective management of human resources operations.
THE POSITION:
As members of the Human Resources team, we are stewards of the County of Santa Barbara's greatest strategic asset: Our People. As a Workforce Planning Analyst, you will perform the classification and compensation function within the Fiscal and Workforce Planning Division. You will collaborate closely with the Senior Workforce Planning Analyst and Fiscal and Workforce Planning Division Chief, contributing to the overall success of the division. This role offers the opportunity to provide valuable input into personnel decisions, career development, and fiscal/administrative operations. The Ideal Candidate will:
Be detail-oriented andpossessstrong analytical skills (written and numerical).
Be highly organized and able tofollow-throughand complete work assignments independently.
Have excellent time management skills to manage multiple deadlines and projects.
Possess a goal-oriented, innovative, and solutions-driven mind-set toaccomplishdepartmental and countywide goals while balancing customer service and upholding the classification and compensation system.
Have excellent professional communication skills (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, and the ability to connect and communicate effectively with a wide variety of individuals.
Understand, interpret, and apply Civil Service Rules, Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), and Resolutions.
Plans and conducts job analyses to describe the duties and responsibilities, minimum qualifications, and knowledge and abilities required for successful performance. Prepares or revises job classification specifications. Compiles and analyzes compensation data. Performs analysis, maintenance, and complex reporting of employee data Initiates requests for reclassification, reorganization, and compensation adjustments when necessary. Participates in organization-wide classification studies and classification plan maintenance. Conducts audits of individual positions for assigned departments; recommends allocation of positions to appropriate classes. Analyzes workforce data to support recommendations to executive leadership. Recommends allocation of positions to appropriate job classifications. Provides advice and guidance to departments in the interpretation and application of ordinances, memoranda of understanding, personnel regulations, policies and procedures. Reviews and approves personnel transactions. Determines the necessity of and conducts audits of individual positions for assigned departments Evaluates requests for compensation adjustments above departmental authority. Performs related duties as assigned.
The knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below may be acquired through various types of training, education, and experience. A typical way to acquire the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Equivalent of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in human resources, organization development, public or business administration, or related field;
AND one (1) year of experiencein planning, analysis, coordination, and evaluation in the field of Human Resources or one (1) year of experienceas a Human Resources Generalist.
Licenses and Certificates: For specific positions, possession and maintenance of a valid California driver’s license and the ability to meet automobile insurability requirements of the County or the ability to provide suitable transportation needs as a condition of continued employment.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Public sector experience performing complex classification or compensation analysis. Possession of any of the following certifications:
IMPA HR Certified Professional (e.g. IPMA-CP, IPMA-SCP) SHRM Certified Professional (e.g. SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP) Certified Compensation Professional (e.g. CCP)
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of public administration and principles of organization, management, and staffing. Pertinent local, State and Federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes. Principles and practices of public finance, budgeting, and fiscal control. Standard and accepted modern research techniques, including the use of surveys and questionnaires. Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment. Computer software, including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database applications. English usage, spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
Ability to
:
Identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and problem solve operational and technical policies and procedures. Understand, interpret, and apply complex rules and procedures. Analyze systems and administrative and management practices and identify opportunities for improvement. Assist with the design and development of effective management and human resources programs. Determine effective methods of research, compile data, and present in a form most likely to enhance understanding. Interpret and apply pertinent local, State, and Federal laws and regulations. Analyze situations quickly and objectively, apply appropriate elements of decision making and determine the proper course of action. Exercise initiative, sound independent judgment, tact, sensitivity, and discretion and maintain confidentiality within established guidelines. Collaborate with various community groups in a tactful and effective manner. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Observe and problem solve operational and technical policies and procedures; recall and utilize a variety of information; work under time pressure and complete a high volume of tasks; focus on a single task for long periods of time. Read, analyze, evaluate, and summarize written materials and statistical data, including reports, financial reports, and budgets. Learn, understand, interpret, explain, and apply complex rules and procedures. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse range of individuals, including but not limited to coworkers, subordinate staff, supervisors, other managers, professional agencies, and the general public.
For full description of the job classification including the knowledge and abilities for the position, click
HERE .
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS:
Review applications to determine those applicants who meet the employment standards. Online
Microsoft Excel Assessment
.
Candidates who advance to this step will be notified by email with instructions to complete the assessment. The deadline to complete the assessment will be clearly stated in the invitation. Candidates must complete and pass this assessment to continue in the selection process. Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking.
Responses to the required supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and scored. Candidates' final score and rank on the eligibility list will be determined by their responses to the supplemental questionnaire . This process may be eliminated if there are fewer than 11 qualified candidates.
Candidates must receive a percentage score of at least 70 on the Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking Assessment to be placed on an employment list. An adjustment may be made to raw scores based on factors listed in Civil Service Rule VI. Those candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list for a minimum of three months. At the time the employment list is established, all candidates will receive an email notice of their score on the exam(s), rank on the employment list, and exact duration of the employment list.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS : The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We require verification of needed accommodation from a professional source, such as a Medical Provider or a learning institution.
Conditional Job Offer: Once a conditional offer of employment has been made, the selected candidate will be required to successfully complete a criminal background investigation and satisfactory reference checks. The appointee must also satisfactorily complete a twelve (12) month probationary period.
Recruiters will correspond with applicantsby e-mail
during each step in the recruitment process. Applicants are reminded to check spam filters continuously during the Recruitment & Selection Process
steps listed above to ensure they do not miss required deadlines.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The County of Santa Barbara provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any type with regard to any characteristic or status protected by any federal law, state law, or Santa Barbara County ordinance. The County continues to be committed to a merit-based selection process and to eliminating barriers to attracting and retaining top qualified candidates. The County has a long-standing practice of providing a work environment that respects the dignity of individual employees and values their contributions to our organization.
Disaster Service Worker: Pursuant to Governmental code section 3100, all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service. Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.
BENEFITS: For more information on County benefits, please visit, https://www.countyofsb.org/3096/Managers---Unrepresented . In addition, applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for retirement reciprocity and time and service credit towards an advanced vacation accrual rate.
APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE
: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 4:59 PM PST;
postmarks not accepted. Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day at www.sbcountyjobs.com.
Collin Graham, Senior Talent Acquisition Analyst: cgraham@countyofsb.org #J-18808-Ljbffr
Workforce Planning Analyst
I
:
$99,765 - $127,345 Annually
Workforce Planning Analyst
II : $104,767 - $133,700 Annually
The County of Santa Barbara's
Human Resources Department
is currently accepting applications to fill a full-time
Workforce Planning Analyst in Santa Barbara, California.
This position is categorized as a Human Resources Management Professional job classification within the County's Management Professional Series.
If you're passionate about personnel management and classification/compensation analysis, and have a keen eye for detail, we want to hear from you! In this role, you will play a pivotal part in shaping the County's workforce, influencing strategic planning, and ensuring the effective management of human resources operations.
THE POSITION:
As members of the Human Resources team, we are stewards of the County of Santa Barbara's greatest strategic asset: Our People. As a Workforce Planning Analyst, you will perform the classification and compensation function within the Fiscal and Workforce Planning Division. You will collaborate closely with the Senior Workforce Planning Analyst and Fiscal and Workforce Planning Division Chief, contributing to the overall success of the division. This role offers the opportunity to provide valuable input into personnel decisions, career development, and fiscal/administrative operations. The Ideal Candidate will:
Be detail-oriented andpossessstrong analytical skills (written and numerical).
Be highly organized and able tofollow-throughand complete work assignments independently.
Have excellent time management skills to manage multiple deadlines and projects.
Possess a goal-oriented, innovative, and solutions-driven mind-set toaccomplishdepartmental and countywide goals while balancing customer service and upholding the classification and compensation system.
Have excellent professional communication skills (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, and the ability to connect and communicate effectively with a wide variety of individuals.
Understand, interpret, and apply Civil Service Rules, Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), and Resolutions.
Plans and conducts job analyses to describe the duties and responsibilities, minimum qualifications, and knowledge and abilities required for successful performance. Prepares or revises job classification specifications. Compiles and analyzes compensation data. Performs analysis, maintenance, and complex reporting of employee data Initiates requests for reclassification, reorganization, and compensation adjustments when necessary. Participates in organization-wide classification studies and classification plan maintenance. Conducts audits of individual positions for assigned departments; recommends allocation of positions to appropriate classes. Analyzes workforce data to support recommendations to executive leadership. Recommends allocation of positions to appropriate job classifications. Provides advice and guidance to departments in the interpretation and application of ordinances, memoranda of understanding, personnel regulations, policies and procedures. Reviews and approves personnel transactions. Determines the necessity of and conducts audits of individual positions for assigned departments Evaluates requests for compensation adjustments above departmental authority. Performs related duties as assigned.
The knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below may be acquired through various types of training, education, and experience. A typical way to acquire the required knowledge and abilities would be:
Equivalent of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in human resources, organization development, public or business administration, or related field;
AND one (1) year of experiencein planning, analysis, coordination, and evaluation in the field of Human Resources or one (1) year of experienceas a Human Resources Generalist.
Licenses and Certificates: For specific positions, possession and maintenance of a valid California driver’s license and the ability to meet automobile insurability requirements of the County or the ability to provide suitable transportation needs as a condition of continued employment.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Public sector experience performing complex classification or compensation analysis. Possession of any of the following certifications:
IMPA HR Certified Professional (e.g. IPMA-CP, IPMA-SCP) SHRM Certified Professional (e.g. SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP) Certified Compensation Professional (e.g. CCP)
Knowledge of:
Principles and practices of public administration and principles of organization, management, and staffing. Pertinent local, State and Federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes. Principles and practices of public finance, budgeting, and fiscal control. Standard and accepted modern research techniques, including the use of surveys and questionnaires. Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment. Computer software, including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database applications. English usage, spelling, punctuation, and grammar.
Ability to
:
Identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and problem solve operational and technical policies and procedures. Understand, interpret, and apply complex rules and procedures. Analyze systems and administrative and management practices and identify opportunities for improvement. Assist with the design and development of effective management and human resources programs. Determine effective methods of research, compile data, and present in a form most likely to enhance understanding. Interpret and apply pertinent local, State, and Federal laws and regulations. Analyze situations quickly and objectively, apply appropriate elements of decision making and determine the proper course of action. Exercise initiative, sound independent judgment, tact, sensitivity, and discretion and maintain confidentiality within established guidelines. Collaborate with various community groups in a tactful and effective manner. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Observe and problem solve operational and technical policies and procedures; recall and utilize a variety of information; work under time pressure and complete a high volume of tasks; focus on a single task for long periods of time. Read, analyze, evaluate, and summarize written materials and statistical data, including reports, financial reports, and budgets. Learn, understand, interpret, explain, and apply complex rules and procedures. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse range of individuals, including but not limited to coworkers, subordinate staff, supervisors, other managers, professional agencies, and the general public.
For full description of the job classification including the knowledge and abilities for the position, click
HERE .
APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS:
Review applications to determine those applicants who meet the employment standards. Online
Microsoft Excel Assessment
.
Candidates who advance to this step will be notified by email with instructions to complete the assessment. The deadline to complete the assessment will be clearly stated in the invitation. Candidates must complete and pass this assessment to continue in the selection process. Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking.
Responses to the required supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and scored. Candidates' final score and rank on the eligibility list will be determined by their responses to the supplemental questionnaire . This process may be eliminated if there are fewer than 11 qualified candidates.
Candidates must receive a percentage score of at least 70 on the Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking Assessment to be placed on an employment list. An adjustment may be made to raw scores based on factors listed in Civil Service Rule VI. Those candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list for a minimum of three months. At the time the employment list is established, all candidates will receive an email notice of their score on the exam(s), rank on the employment list, and exact duration of the employment list.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS : The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We require verification of needed accommodation from a professional source, such as a Medical Provider or a learning institution.
Conditional Job Offer: Once a conditional offer of employment has been made, the selected candidate will be required to successfully complete a criminal background investigation and satisfactory reference checks. The appointee must also satisfactorily complete a twelve (12) month probationary period.
Recruiters will correspond with applicantsby e-mail
during each step in the recruitment process. Applicants are reminded to check spam filters continuously during the Recruitment & Selection Process
steps listed above to ensure they do not miss required deadlines.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The County of Santa Barbara provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any type with regard to any characteristic or status protected by any federal law, state law, or Santa Barbara County ordinance. The County continues to be committed to a merit-based selection process and to eliminating barriers to attracting and retaining top qualified candidates. The County has a long-standing practice of providing a work environment that respects the dignity of individual employees and values their contributions to our organization.
Disaster Service Worker: Pursuant to Governmental code section 3100, all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service. Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.
BENEFITS: For more information on County benefits, please visit, https://www.countyofsb.org/3096/Managers---Unrepresented . In addition, applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for retirement reciprocity and time and service credit towards an advanced vacation accrual rate.
APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE
: Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 4:59 PM PST;
postmarks not accepted. Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day at www.sbcountyjobs.com.
Collin Graham, Senior Talent Acquisition Analyst: cgraham@countyofsb.org #J-18808-Ljbffr