0000007466.HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST V.PERSONNEL/CIVIL SERVICE DEPARTMENT

Job Description

Acts as the specialist in performing complex professional level human resource functions for two or more core areas/programs (ex: employment and recruitment) including supervision of a small staff in the central HR department. Work involves the administration, implementation, maintenance, and interpretation of programs, policies, procedures, and state and federal statutes in the human resources areas of recruiting and employment, compensation, benefits, workers compensation and safety, employee relations, staff development, county’s civil service systems and special projects, and time and attendance. Interprets policies and procedures and establishes effective relationships with departments. Works with minimum supervision with independent judgment related to hr matters resolves complex issues and inquiries.

Management Scope: May supervise/lead a small staff.

Responsibilities

• May supervise/lead a small staff in performance of complex hr functions for two or more core areas/programs related to recruiting and employment, compensation and benefits, workers compensation and safety, employee relations and staff development, payroll and time and attendance.
• Proactively assesses the program(s) and identifies the training needs of the departments for assigned areas and develops creative solutions, policies, procedures, processes, and training to address those needs.
• Interprets human resources policies, procedures, standards, and practices and provides advice and technical/specialized assistance to staff, other depart-ments, external agencies, and vendors related to the assigned area of responsibility.
• Researches, analyzes, and compiles complex data and records, and prepares correspondence, reports, briefings, recommendations and other documentation pertaining to area assigned.
• Conducts audits and assists with planning, developing, revising, and implementing HR activities, processes, and systems to ensure compliance, and to meet strategic goals and objectives.
• Researches, investigates, and resolves complex problems, disputes, and issues for assigned area.
• Assists in reviewing prevailing practices among the industry to identify new strategies and recommend appropriate revisions to program design to improve program effectiveness and efficiencies.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Experience and Training:

Education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Human Resources, or in a job related field of study. Four (4) years of demonstrated progressive experience equivalent to Human Resources Analyst, Senior or Human Resources Officer.

Special Requirements/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Skilled in the use of standard software applications. Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, departments and the general public. Ability to gather, organize, and analyze narrative and statistical data; analyze problems, consider options, formulate strategies, and make practical recommendations; interpret, and apply procedures, rules, and laws. Knowledge of principles of human resource management and practices and state and federal laws pertaining to fair employment practices, and equal employment opportunity. Demonstrates a high level of confidentiality.

Physical/Environmental Requirements

Standard office environment.