Human Resources Analyst Job at GovernmentJobs.com in Reedley

Human Resources Analyst

The City of Reedley invites you to apply for a Human Resources Analyst position. This position is in the Administrative Services Department, Human Resources Division and will work under the immediate supervision of the Director of Finance & Administrative Services. This position is in the Unrepresented Employees Group and subject to the terms and conditions of employment as specified in the Unrepresented Employees Salary & Benefits Resolution and the City's Personnel Policies & Procedures Manual. Please review the job description below for employment requirements.

Applications will only be accepted online to ensure that the application is complete at the time of submission. All work, education, and training information must be entered on the application. If you have held multiple positions with an employer, including the City of Reedley, please enter the information for each position separately. If you have previously applied for a position using governmentjobs.com/NeoGov, please make sure to update your profile to include all work and/or education experience that may have occurred after your profile was created. A resume may be attached, but is not a substitute for completing the application. Failure to submit a completed application with attachments (if required) will disqualify you from consideration for the position.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo additional background clearance checks before the hiring process is complete. For more information about applying for this position, you may contact Human Resources at (559) 637-4200 ext. 394. E.O.E.

Under general supervision, performs complex, analytical and professional work while exercising independent judgment and initiative in support of one or more human resources functions including but not limited to: recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, employee training and development, labor relations, payroll processing, employee benefit administration; performs related work as assigned. This position may exercise technical and functional direction over other employees. Human Resources Analyst is a journey level class assigned to the Department of Personnel Services. Depending upon area of assignment, incumbents perform a variety of analytical and administrative activities related to human resource functions. This class is distinguished from Senior Human Resources Analyst in that the latter performs the more difficult and complex assignments and may supervise.

Examples of important and essential duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Coordinate, oversee, and implement recruitment and selection activities including needs assessment, announcement development, marketing and outreach, application screening and evaluation, and examination processes.
• Participate in the development of creative strategies to attract qualified and diverse candidates and retain current employees.
• Participate in planning, researching, coordinating, and overseeing various human resources and risk management special projects and programs based on departmental needs and trends.
• Compile, complete and process payroll for all City employees, in accordance with established personnel policies and procedures and collective bargaining agreements. Ensure accuracy of data entered in the payroll, human resources, and timekeeping databases.
• Provide information and assistance to City employees and the public regarding human resources and risk management activities, policies, and procedures.
• Assist in administration of risk management functions which may include employee benefits, workers' compensation claims, liability, and industrial safety.
• Coordinate employee onboarding, orientation, and training programs.
• Develop, update, and maintain files, data, records, and information tracking systems.
• Monitor and coordinate the daily operation of assigned program area; perform administrative detail work and maintain appropriate records and statistics.
• Prepare various memos, correspondence, and comprehensive reports.
• Assist in administering employee leave programs and initiating/conducting interactive process meetings.
• Conduct classification/organization studies; gather, compile, and analyze data and recommend changes.
• Participate in workplace diversity, equal opportunity employment, and inclusion activities; gather and compile information; evaluate effectiveness of programs and practices and recommend and implement changes.
• Recognize and maintain confidential and sensitive information and materials.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Foster an environment that embraces diversity, integrity, trust, and respect.
• Be an integral team player, which involves flexibility, cooperation, and communication.

Other job related duties include:

• Perform related duties as assigned.

Job related and essential qualifications include:

• Knowledge of: Principles and practices of public sector human resources and risk management functions including such areas as recruitment, selection, classification and compensation, job analysis, benefit administration and worker's compensation.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• English usage, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Advanced techniques of business letter writing and report preparation.
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Statistical concepts and methods.
• Principles of organization and management.
• Principles and practices of customer service.
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications.
• Ability to: Perform professional level work in support of one or more human resources functions.
• Collect, compile, and analyze complex information and data.
• Understand and analyze complex statistical information.
• Facilitate meetings and trainings.
• Establish priorities, exercise independent judgment, and make sound decisions in developing solutions and in the performance of assigned duties.
• Maintain and adhere to prescribed work schedule to effectively and efficiently perform job responsibilities; manage and organize assigned work effectively; coordinate multiple projects and programs; plan and organize work to meet changing priorities deadlines.
• Utilize appropriate safety procedures and practices for assigned duties.
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing; prepare clear, concise, oral and written reports both narrative and statistical.
• Formulate and conduct presentations to employees, supervisors, and department managers.
• Respond tactfully, clearly, concisely, and appropriately to inquiries from the public, City staff, or other agencies on sensitive issues in area of responsibility.
• Understand, interpret, and apply general and specific administrative and departmental policies and procedures as well as applicable federal, state, and local policies, laws, and regulations.
• Define problems, research, collect, and analyze information.
• Operate office equipment including computers and supporting software applications.
• Demonstrate an awareness and appreciation of the cultural diversity of the community as it relates to human resources.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Experience and education guidelines:

• Any combination equivalent to experience and education that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities would be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be:
• Experience: Two (2) years of administrative and analytical experience in the field of human resources or risk management.
• Education: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public or business administration, human resources, finance, or a closely related field.
• License or Certificate: Possession of a valid California driver's license.
• Special Requirements: Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:
• Physical Abilities: To successfully perform the duties of this position, the primary functions require sufficient hand and finger dexterity to type on a typewriter or computer keyboard for extended periods of time and/or intermittently; sufficient hand and finger dexterity to operate computers, copiers, fax machines, and other standard office equipment; sufficient physical ability to sit for prolonged periods of time; sufficient physical ability to stand for prolonged periods of time; sufficient ability to stand and sit intermittently.
• Vision: To successfully perform the duties of this position, the incumbent needs to be able to see in the normal visual range with or without correction and to have sufficient vision to read computer screens and printed documents.
• Hearing: To successfully perform the duties of this position, the incumbent needs to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
• Environment: The work environment is a standard office environment, with exposure to computer equipment, copiers, fax machines, and other standard office equipment.