Human Resources Analyst - Workforce Planning

• 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 experience in planning, analysis, coordination, and evaluation in the field of Human Resources or one (1) year of experience as 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)

• 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. 

• 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.

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS:
   

1. Review applications to determine those applicants who meet the employment standards.
2. 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.
3. 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.