City of Oxnard is hiring: Human Resources Analyst in Oxnard

Human Resources Analyst – City of Oxnard

This recruitment is open until filled. Early submissions are encouraged as applications will be reviewed on a regular and ongoing basis.

Join Our Team!

The City of Oxnard’s Human Resources Department is looking for an enthusiastic and skilled Human Resources Analyst to join our dynamic team. In this role, you’ll combine analytical expertise with a passion for people—helping recruit, support, and grow the City’s talented workforce.

As an HR Analyst, you’ll play a key role in employee relations, recruitment, and special projects that make a real impact across the organization. If you thrive in a fast‑paced environment, enjoy problem‑solving, and take pride in building strong partnerships, we’d love to have you on our team.

What you’ll do

• Recruiting – Attract outstanding talent by designing, planning, and implementing recruiting strategies and programs for professional, technical, managerial, administrative and bargaining unit positions.
• Employee and Labor Relations – Provide exceptional support and guidance to leaders with the goal of organization‑wide consistency in applying employment laws, union agreements, compensation, policies and procedures.
• Human Resources Projects – Complete various projects to innovate and enhance human resources services provided.

The Human Resources Analyst is a generalist position that will support certain assigned departments within the City. As the first point of contact for those departments, the ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator and a collaborative team member. This individual will have strong organizational skills with the ability to work in a fast‑paced environment while engaging in problem‑solving within policy and contract parameters.

Human Resources Analysts are expected to perform complex, technical and professional level work requiring a high degree of initiative, discernment, oral and written communication skills, critical thinking/analysis, and the ability to successfully manage and de‑escalate adverse situations.

Payroll Classification

Administrative Services Analyst (C)

Distinguishing Characteristics

This classification is distinguished from the Administrative Services Coordinator/Support Supervisor in that it performs professional financial, managerial and/or operational analysis work and/or provides professional program analysis, evaluation and administration.

Supervision Exercised / Supervision Received

Incumbents may serve as a lead worker, assigning work and monitoring work completion. Receives general supervision and is expected to prioritize work to meet deadlines and to keep the supervisor informed of issues that would impact achievement of a deadline, organizational policy or procedure or in consideration of risk management.

Work Schedule

The normal work week is Monday through Thursday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm, and alternating Fridays, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. In addition, this position may be required to be available to work additional hours in response to peaks in workloads and changes in department needs. The standard work environment varies depending on assignment but is typically either primarily in an office setting or out in the field. The City does not offer hybrid or remote work.

Position Specific Responsibilities Might Include

Positions assigned to human resources may be responsible for:

• Providing advice and consultation to managers and supervisors;
• Performing special projects;
• Conducting research, analyzing data and preparing reports and recommendations;
• Coordinating human resources processes such as recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, position control system management, workers’ compensation and safety, absence management and the reasonable accommodation process;
• Ensuring implementation of policies and procedures;
• Processing and managing workers’ compensation claims and modified duty assignments;
• Providing assistance with legal processes;
• Providing support for safety training and meetings;
• Processing disability retirement applications.

Minimum Qualifications

The following are the minimum qualifications necessary for entry into the classification:

Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree (or 60 units working toward a Bachelor’s Degree) in business administration, finance, accounting or a related field, and four (4) years paraprofessional‑level experience comparable to an Administrative Services Coordinator/Support Supervisor or an Administrative Services Specialist, Senior with the City of Oxnard in area of assignment; OR
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, finance, accounting or a related field, and two (2) years paraprofessional‑level experience comparable to an Administrative Services Coordinator/Support Supervisor or Administrative Services Specialist, Senior with the City of Oxnard in area of assignment.

Licensing/Certifications/Other

• Valid Class C California Driver's License
• Must be able to communicate in English effectively, both orally and in writing.

Application Process

• Submit NEOGOV/Government Jobs on‑line application.
• Complete and submit responses to the supplemental questions, if required.
• Upload resume, cover letter, proof of degree (transcript), or other requested documents.

Your application may be rejected as incomplete if you do not include the relevant information in the online application and include the information only on the resume. Applications and/or supplemental questionnaires that state "see my resume" or "see my personnel file" are considered incomplete and will not be accepted. Cover letters and/or optional resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.

The list of qualified candidates established from this recruitment may be used to fill other full‑time, part‑time, and temporary assignments. There is currently one (1) full‑time vacancy within the Human Resources Department.

Selected candidate(s) must pass a thorough background investigation.

Union Membership

This position is designated as Confidential and as such is exempt from Union representation, however the terms and conditions of employment fall under the Oxnard Mid Manager's Association (OMMA) labor agreement.

NOTE

For most positions, the City of Oxnard relies on office automation (Microsoft Office/Google) and web‑based enabled tools, therefore candidates must be proficient and comfortable with computer use to perform functions associated with on‑going work.

Regular and reliable attendance, effective communication skills, and development of effective working relationships are requirements of all positions.

Employees are required to participate in the City's direct deposit plan and are paid on a bi‑weekly basis.

This position requires a 12 month probationary period.

Pursuant to California Government Code Section 3100, all public employees are required to serve as disaster service workers subject to such disaster service activities as may be assigned to them.

Equal Opportunity

The City of Oxnard is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, medical condition, disability or sexual orientation.

Reasonable Accommodation

The City of Oxnard makes reasonable accommodation for individuals/people with disabilities. If you believe you require special arrangements to participate in the testing process, you must inform the Human Resources Department in writing no later than the filing date. Applicants who request such accommodation must document their request with an explanation of the type and extent of accommodation required.

Legal Requirement

On the first day of employment, new employees must provide proof of citizenship or documentation of legal right to work in the United States in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, as amended. The City participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E‑Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E‑Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I‑9. For more information on E‑Verify, please contact DHS. 888‑897‑7781

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Jackie Ramos at jackie.ramos@oxnard.org.

NOTE

The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained in this bulletin may be modified or revoked without notice.