City of Stockton
AT-WILL HUMAN RESOURCES OPPORTUNITY
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
TENTATIVE INTERVIEW DATE: TBD
The City of Stockton is currently seeking a Human Resources Analyst II to fill one (1) vacancy with our Employee Relations/Labor division. The incumbent will provide guidance to management and department officials on complex employee and labor relations issues in accordance with City policies, directives, procedures, regulations, and Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs). The position also requires participation in the meet‑and‑confer process and labor contract negotiations, serving as a resource during collective bargaining, interpreting contract language, and supporting the development of effective bargaining strategies.
The ideal candidate has experience conducting administrative disciplinary investigations, maintains calmness in tense situations, possesses excellent customer service skills, builds and maintains collaborative working relationships, and has strong analytical skills. Other duties include handling complex employee and labor relations issues, participating at the negotiations table, preparing written responses to union grievances, and representing the City when interacting with labor organizations.
This is an At‑Will (Unclassified/Unrepresented/MW) position. Only those applicants who best fit the needs of the City will be referred to the hiring department. (Applicants who fail to fully complete the online application/supplemental questionnaire will be subject to rejection.) Prior to appointment, eligible candidates will be required to submit to and successfully pass a background investigation, which will include fingerprinting.
Applications will be accepted until the final filing period listed or until sufficient applications to make a selection have been received.
Under general direction, performs a variety of professional activities of various levels of complexity in support of a centralized human resources system, including recruitment and selection, job analysis, classification and compensation plan administration, equal employment, training, safety, payroll, employee/labor relations, benefits, retirement, or other designated functions.
Human Resources Analyst II Job duties may include but are not limited to the following:
Design and implement recruitment programs to obtain qualified candidates; prepare job announcements, advertisements, and other recruitment materials.
Coordinate, design, and administer job‑related selection procedures, including application reviews, written and performance tests, oral examinations, and assessment centers; screen applications for qualifications; provide for the establishment of employment lists.
Conduct organizational studies, audit new or modified analysis documentation and perform complex research. Collect compensation and benefit data and prepare analyses and reports to include staff reports for City Council; provide classification, compensation, benefits, retirement, and other information to other agencies.
Develop, prepare, and maintain databases, spreadsheets, and reports for purposes of file management for area of specialty.
Assist in the implementation and monitoring of compliance policies and programs; draft complex directives, memos, correspondence.
Develop and implement various employee training programs; provide and develop technical training to City staff in area of specialty.
Collect information and serve as backup during negotiations with employee organizations and/or for grievance proceedings; review and recommend changes to existing labor agreements; draft contract labor proposals and Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) language.
Conduct grievance and discipline investigations; make recommendations on level of discipline and provide related technical support.
Assist management with the preparation for and handling of various types of hearings.
Receive, review, verify, and process payroll records, documentation and related records; audit all payroll data for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with policies and procedures.
Review and maintain timecard submissions; audit timecard records; review and reconcile calculated payroll figures including salaries, benefits, taxes, and garnishments; finalize payroll journal entries.
Audit timekeeping records for compliance with established standards and overtime rules; integrate various leave payments.
Assure compliance with City, State, and Federal requirements; prepare quarterly, annual, and tax reporting statements, process retirement plan contributions; analyze employee pay, deductions, and benefits to determine the correct amount to report to state and federal agencies.
Provide guidance to department officials on human resources issues.
Answer a variety of payroll and benefits‑related questions from City employees; research and resolve payroll issues; explain City payroll policies and procedures.
Audit, reconciling, research, and prepare various types of information for area of specialty.
Research and resolve complex issues related to all leave entitlements.
Interpret MOU’s, policies, procedures, and regulations for City staff and the public.
Conduct varied analytical studies; prepare reports, correspondence, and a variety of written materials.
Monitor developments in the human resources field, evaluate their impact on City activities, and recommend policy and procedural improvements.
Interpret retirement laws and policies.
Knowledge of
Principles, practices, and techniques of public human resources administration;
Recruitment and testing, selection, and job analysis techniques;
General practices and procedures related to processing claims;
Basic statistical concepts and methods; financial record keeping, bookkeeping, and basic accounting principles;
Principles and practices of payroll preparation, processing, reporting, and maintenance;
Basic principles of employee development and training;
Classification and compensation, benefits analysis, and administration techniques;
Applicable state and federal laws; regulations and requirements related to entitled leaves and benefit programs;
Basic equal employment principles and practices;
Basic labor relations principles and practices in a collective bargaining environment, conflict resolution and negotiation techniques; Standard office practices and procedures, including basic business usage of personal computers including databases, spreadsheet, and word processing;
Methods of auditing, reconciling records and budgeting principles; and
Basic supervisory principles and practices.
Skill in
Designing effective recruitment programs to obtain qualified candidates;
Developing valid and effective selection procedures;
Conducting classification, organizational, and compensation studies;
Technical and analytical report writing;
Calculating payroll and paid time off deductions; reviewing and reconciling calculated payroll data computations including salaries, benefits, taxes, and garnishments; finalizing payroll journal entries;
Organizing and prioritizing work; meeting critical deadlines; following up with assignments;
Evaluating alternatives and making sound independent judgment calls within established guidelines;
Analyzing complex technical information, evaluating alternatives, and making sound, independent judgment within established guidelines;
Interpreting and applying laws, regulations, and policies;
Communicating clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing;
Preparing and maintaining accurate records and files;
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work; and
Operating standard office equipment, including a personal computer.
Education and Experience
Human Resources Analyst I:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four‑year college or university with major coursework in business or public administration, industrial relations, or a related field.
Human Resources Analyst II:
Bachelor's degree as above and two years of professional‑level experience in a centralized human resources system, including experience in more than one functional area (recruitment, selection, classification, compensation, employee/labor relations, benefits, payroll and/or retirement). Experience in a public agency setting is desirable.
Senior Human Resources Analyst:
Bachelor's degree as above and three years of professional‑level experience in a generalist capacity, including responsibilities in more than one of the functional areas. Experience in a public agency setting is desirable.
Qualifying Substitution Patterns
Additional years of experience in a position comparable to the Human Resources Analyst with the City of Stockton in areas such as recruitment, selection, classification, compensation, employee/labor relations, benefits, payroll and/or retirement, or technical administration in a human resources setting may be substituted for the education requirement on a year‑for‑year basis.
Additional Notes
Experience must be directly related to the role’s responsibilities.
Relevant education and professional experience will be evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis.
Candidates must demonstrate equivalent competencies and skills through a combination of their documented education and/or work history.
Physical and Mental Abilities
Mobility – Constant sitting for long periods of time while operating a keyboard; occasional walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing and pulling.
Lifting – Occasional lifting of 10 pounds or less.
Vision – Constant use of overall visual capabilities; frequent need for use of color perception, hand/eye coordination, reading and/or close‑up work.
Dexterity – Frequent holding, grasping, typing, repetitive motion and writing.
Hearing/Talking – Constant hearing and talking of normal speech in person and on the telephone; occasionally speaking in front of large groups of people.
Special Requirements – May require occasional weekend or evening work.
Emotional/Psychological – Constant concentration, decision making and public contact; occasional ability to exercise sound judgment, especially under stressful situations; and working alone.
Environmental Conditions – Occasional exposure to noise; and
Working Conditions – Primarily performed in an office environment which is typically moderately quiet, but may be loud at times and at some locations.
This class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job‑related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.
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TENTATIVE INTERVIEW DATE: TBD
The City of Stockton is currently seeking a Human Resources Analyst II to fill one (1) vacancy with our Employee Relations/Labor division. The incumbent will provide guidance to management and department officials on complex employee and labor relations issues in accordance with City policies, directives, procedures, regulations, and Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs). The position also requires participation in the meet‑and‑confer process and labor contract negotiations, serving as a resource during collective bargaining, interpreting contract language, and supporting the development of effective bargaining strategies.
The ideal candidate has experience conducting administrative disciplinary investigations, maintains calmness in tense situations, possesses excellent customer service skills, builds and maintains collaborative working relationships, and has strong analytical skills. Other duties include handling complex employee and labor relations issues, participating at the negotiations table, preparing written responses to union grievances, and representing the City when interacting with labor organizations.
This is an At‑Will (Unclassified/Unrepresented/MW) position. Only those applicants who best fit the needs of the City will be referred to the hiring department. (Applicants who fail to fully complete the online application/supplemental questionnaire will be subject to rejection.) Prior to appointment, eligible candidates will be required to submit to and successfully pass a background investigation, which will include fingerprinting.
Applications will be accepted until the final filing period listed or until sufficient applications to make a selection have been received.
Under general direction, performs a variety of professional activities of various levels of complexity in support of a centralized human resources system, including recruitment and selection, job analysis, classification and compensation plan administration, equal employment, training, safety, payroll, employee/labor relations, benefits, retirement, or other designated functions.
Human Resources Analyst II Job duties may include but are not limited to the following:
Design and implement recruitment programs to obtain qualified candidates; prepare job announcements, advertisements, and other recruitment materials.
Coordinate, design, and administer job‑related selection procedures, including application reviews, written and performance tests, oral examinations, and assessment centers; screen applications for qualifications; provide for the establishment of employment lists.
Conduct organizational studies, audit new or modified analysis documentation and perform complex research. Collect compensation and benefit data and prepare analyses and reports to include staff reports for City Council; provide classification, compensation, benefits, retirement, and other information to other agencies.
Develop, prepare, and maintain databases, spreadsheets, and reports for purposes of file management for area of specialty.
Assist in the implementation and monitoring of compliance policies and programs; draft complex directives, memos, correspondence.
Develop and implement various employee training programs; provide and develop technical training to City staff in area of specialty.
Collect information and serve as backup during negotiations with employee organizations and/or for grievance proceedings; review and recommend changes to existing labor agreements; draft contract labor proposals and Memorandums of Understanding (MOU) language.
Conduct grievance and discipline investigations; make recommendations on level of discipline and provide related technical support.
Assist management with the preparation for and handling of various types of hearings.
Receive, review, verify, and process payroll records, documentation and related records; audit all payroll data for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with policies and procedures.
Review and maintain timecard submissions; audit timecard records; review and reconcile calculated payroll figures including salaries, benefits, taxes, and garnishments; finalize payroll journal entries.
Audit timekeeping records for compliance with established standards and overtime rules; integrate various leave payments.
Assure compliance with City, State, and Federal requirements; prepare quarterly, annual, and tax reporting statements, process retirement plan contributions; analyze employee pay, deductions, and benefits to determine the correct amount to report to state and federal agencies.
Provide guidance to department officials on human resources issues.
Answer a variety of payroll and benefits‑related questions from City employees; research and resolve payroll issues; explain City payroll policies and procedures.
Audit, reconciling, research, and prepare various types of information for area of specialty.
Research and resolve complex issues related to all leave entitlements.
Interpret MOU’s, policies, procedures, and regulations for City staff and the public.
Conduct varied analytical studies; prepare reports, correspondence, and a variety of written materials.
Monitor developments in the human resources field, evaluate their impact on City activities, and recommend policy and procedural improvements.
Interpret retirement laws and policies.
Knowledge of
Principles, practices, and techniques of public human resources administration;
Recruitment and testing, selection, and job analysis techniques;
General practices and procedures related to processing claims;
Basic statistical concepts and methods; financial record keeping, bookkeeping, and basic accounting principles;
Principles and practices of payroll preparation, processing, reporting, and maintenance;
Basic principles of employee development and training;
Classification and compensation, benefits analysis, and administration techniques;
Applicable state and federal laws; regulations and requirements related to entitled leaves and benefit programs;
Basic equal employment principles and practices;
Basic labor relations principles and practices in a collective bargaining environment, conflict resolution and negotiation techniques; Standard office practices and procedures, including basic business usage of personal computers including databases, spreadsheet, and word processing;
Methods of auditing, reconciling records and budgeting principles; and
Basic supervisory principles and practices.
Skill in
Designing effective recruitment programs to obtain qualified candidates;
Developing valid and effective selection procedures;
Conducting classification, organizational, and compensation studies;
Technical and analytical report writing;
Calculating payroll and paid time off deductions; reviewing and reconciling calculated payroll data computations including salaries, benefits, taxes, and garnishments; finalizing payroll journal entries;
Organizing and prioritizing work; meeting critical deadlines; following up with assignments;
Evaluating alternatives and making sound independent judgment calls within established guidelines;
Analyzing complex technical information, evaluating alternatives, and making sound, independent judgment within established guidelines;
Interpreting and applying laws, regulations, and policies;
Communicating clearly and concisely, verbally and in writing;
Preparing and maintaining accurate records and files;
Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work; and
Operating standard office equipment, including a personal computer.
Education and Experience
Human Resources Analyst I:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited four‑year college or university with major coursework in business or public administration, industrial relations, or a related field.
Human Resources Analyst II:
Bachelor's degree as above and two years of professional‑level experience in a centralized human resources system, including experience in more than one functional area (recruitment, selection, classification, compensation, employee/labor relations, benefits, payroll and/or retirement). Experience in a public agency setting is desirable.
Senior Human Resources Analyst:
Bachelor's degree as above and three years of professional‑level experience in a generalist capacity, including responsibilities in more than one of the functional areas. Experience in a public agency setting is desirable.
Qualifying Substitution Patterns
Additional years of experience in a position comparable to the Human Resources Analyst with the City of Stockton in areas such as recruitment, selection, classification, compensation, employee/labor relations, benefits, payroll and/or retirement, or technical administration in a human resources setting may be substituted for the education requirement on a year‑for‑year basis.
Additional Notes
Experience must be directly related to the role’s responsibilities.
Relevant education and professional experience will be evaluated on a case‑by‑case basis.
Candidates must demonstrate equivalent competencies and skills through a combination of their documented education and/or work history.
Physical and Mental Abilities
Mobility – Constant sitting for long periods of time while operating a keyboard; occasional walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing and pulling.
Lifting – Occasional lifting of 10 pounds or less.
Vision – Constant use of overall visual capabilities; frequent need for use of color perception, hand/eye coordination, reading and/or close‑up work.
Dexterity – Frequent holding, grasping, typing, repetitive motion and writing.
Hearing/Talking – Constant hearing and talking of normal speech in person and on the telephone; occasionally speaking in front of large groups of people.
Special Requirements – May require occasional weekend or evening work.
Emotional/Psychological – Constant concentration, decision making and public contact; occasional ability to exercise sound judgment, especially under stressful situations; and working alone.
Environmental Conditions – Occasional exposure to noise; and
Working Conditions – Primarily performed in an office environment which is typically moderately quiet, but may be loud at times and at some locations.
This class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job‑related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. Any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.
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