Human Resources Analyst

## General PurposeThe ideal candidate for this position will be an experienced, human resources professional with a strong background in recruitment, as well as demonstrated expertise in classification and compensation analysis. They will bring a solid understanding of technology and data systems, including hands-on experience with applicant tracking software, to streamline processes and improve overall business operations and workflows. The ability to analyze data, generate insights, and produce clear, comprehensive reports, such as an annual report, is essential. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, analytical, and committed to delivering efficient, fair, inclusive and transparent HR services that support the Districts mission, vision and values.Under direction, leads and performs complex and varied technical and professional work required to administer human resources programs, including recruitment/testing and selection, employee relations, job analysis and position classification, training and development, and other special human resources programs; performs research/analysis and a wide range of functions to support the Personnel Commission; and performs related duties as assigned.## Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. 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. Provides work direction to lower-level staff and monitors work for accuracy; provides instruction/ training on HR and PC work processes to staff; provides input to supervisor on employee work performance and behavior. Provides professional advice and counsel to administrators, managers, employees and the public on human resources policies, procedures and the interpretation and application of Personnel Commission rules and state/federal laws applicable to human resources management. Assists with the design and implementation of employee recruitment, testing and selection programs; ensures all phases of recruitment and selection comply with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations and guidelines; assists in developing recruitment methodologies, timelines and advertisement venues; creates position-specific testing materials, reviews with subject-matter experts and hiring managers, and coordinates with contracted testing firms; recommends examination pass points; obtains and reviews test panelists and oral board participants; reviews and evaluates candidate testing results to ensure lack of adverse impact; based on exam results, creates and certifies eligibility lists and notifies applicants; makes offers of employment; assists in establishing salaries and conducting pay negotiations for candidate placement; initiates and tracks pre-employment requirements for new hires. Coordinates the lateral transfer process for classified employees; for vacant positions, posts applications for internal candidates and screens applications for validity; certifies and places qualified candidates on a lateral list; notifies applicants of non-eligibility. Reviews and completes Classified Personnel Action Forms for job offers and any lateral, promotional, rehire, voluntary demotion or classification changes. Communicates and coordinates with hiring department managers to receive approvals for employment; gathers hiring information and makes job offers; negotiates salaries; initiates the employee onboarding process. Conducts job analysis, reclassification and classification studies for new and existing classification; writes, revises and reviews class specifications; ensures up-to-date copies are posted on the Personnel Commission portion of the District website; reviews and analyzes employee working-out of-class requests for non-bargaining unit employees; performs comparability of duties analyses; prepares findings/recommendations and writes reports. Prepares a variety of recommendations, backup material and agenda items for monthly Personnel Commission meetings and for Commission approval. Conducts a variety of special projects as directed by management or the Personnel Commission; works with the District Director to review and resolve disciplinary appeals. Conducts salary surveys and wage studies; analyzes and reports on data/material utilized by management including market compensation and benefits data; develops recommendations on classified salary structure and class placement within the grade structure; provides District data as a participant in various external surveys. Prepares and conducts a variety of presentations and training sessions. Demonstrates sensitivity to and understanding of historically minoritized groups and participates in professional development activities to increase cultural competency to enhance equity-minded practices within the District.Other Duties Serves on or leads committees, work groups and task forces. Recommends, develops, implements and revises Personnel Commission policies, procedures and operational guidelines to improve and/or clarify processes. Contributes to ensuring information on the Personnel Commission website is accurate and up to date. Proctors competency and performance examinations, as needed. Performs related duties as assigned.## Employment Standards / Minimum QualificationsKnowledge OfKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES Principles, practices and techniques of human resources management, including recruitment, testing and selection, job analysis and classification, performance planning/appraisal, compensation plan administration, training and development and equal employment opportunity. District and Personnel Commission rules and procedures governing recruitment, testing, selection and position classification.District and Personnel Commission organization, operations, policies, objectives and applicable legal requirements, including t