Human Resources Analyst (Confidential), Senior

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Description

The City of Livermore is accepting applications for Senior Human Resources Analyst.

DEFINITION

Under limited direction, performs professional activities and detail-oriented project work in support of human resources functions including classification and compensation plan administration, job analysis, recruitment and selection, employee and labor relations programs, divisional policy and program development and related work as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Senior Human Resources Analyst is the advanced journey level classification in the professional Human Resources Analyst series.

Incumbents are responsible for a wide range of the most complex human resources activities. The position has responsibility for analyzing, organizing, and presenting data required by the Administrative Services Director or Human Resources Manager to effectively administer the City's human resources programs.

The effective performance of the duties and responsibilities of this position requires the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, exercise sound judgment in analyzing complex problems, and formulate important recommendations with far-reaching consequences.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

General supervision is provided by the Human Resources Manager.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May supervise paraprofessional and support staff members.

Examples of Important and Essential Functions

• Oversees the day-to-day functions of assigned human resources programs.
• Performs the full range of management recruitment and selection activities, including development of outreach, examination and interview materials.
• Conducts advanced classification and compensation studies, including salary and benefit surveys, and makes appropriate recommendations.
• Collects, analyzes data, advises and assists in the preparation of necessary documents pertinent to grievance or disciplinary issues.
• Assists department heads with the preparation for and handling of due process hearings.
• Consults with and provides advice to departments regarding the resolution of disputes, grievances, and other difficulties involving labor relations.
• May participate in labor relations negotiations to draft City proposals and provide analysis of proposals presented by bargaining units.
• Prepares or assists with preparation for bargaining unit labor negotiations including development and analysis of total compensation salary survey for presentation to labor groups.
• Drafts or assists with preparation of resolutions, memoranda of understanding, side letters with unions, investigative reports, correspondence and related documents.
• Conducts Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) interactive process meetings for non-industrial disabled employees.
• Implements changes in operational procedures to improve efficiency / effectiveness and / or implement changes in regulations, laws and policies.
• Periodically reviews and revises Administrative Regulations and department policies.
• Conducts advanced and complicated analysis on a variety of issues, draws conclusions and makes recommendations on preferred courses of actions.
• Performs complex research and analysis regarding ADA, CFRA, FMLA, FLSA and other statutes or regulations covering employees.
• Assists with preparation of manuals and other guidebooks to be used in employee relations program activities.
• Counsels and advises employees, supervisors and management staff on matters related to employment, promotion, classification and compensation.
• Performs administrative support duties and assists in the interpretation and application of human resources rules, policies, legislation and MOUs.
• Represents the City in meetings with employees and employee organization representatives regarding salaries, benefits, working conditions, resolution of disputes, etc.
• Develops and makes presentations and provides outreach to other departments within the City regarding Human Resources issues.
• Prepares Requests for Proposals for program vendors as needed.
• Prepares written reports, memos, letters, and policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Related and Essential Qualifications

• Advanced Knowledge of : Principles and practices of public personnel administration; methods and techniques related to classification, compensation and benefits analysis;
• applicable state and federal employment laws and regulations; principles and techniques of recruitment and selection in the public sector;

requires knowledge of Meyers Milias Brown Act, California Public Employees' Retirement System, Worker's Compensation law, Family and Medical Leave Act, California Family Rights Act, Americans with Disabilities Act and Fair Labor Standards Act.

• Skill in : Preparing clear, concise and complete analysis, proposals, reports and other written materials; maintaining accurate records and meeting critical deadlines;
• researching and analyzing complex problems, evaluating varied information and data, either in statistical or narrative form, and exercising sound judgment within established guidelines;

establishing and maintaining effective working relationships, and working collaboratively with diverse individuals and groups contacted in the course of work.

Ability to : Interpret the City's personnel programs and policies to employees and department managers; interpret and analyze information;

coordinate a variety of tasks and assignments; elicit the cooperation of others; use a variety of computer software programs, including Superion, NEOGOV, Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Experience, Education, and Training Guidelines :

Any combination of experience, education, and training that would provide the best-qualified candidates. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills, and abilities would be :

Education : Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in human resources management, public or business administration, industrial relations, or a closely related field.

Experience : Four (4) years of experience performing duties comparable to those of a Human Resources Analyst II. Experience in a public agency setting and a Master's degree is desirable.

License : Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license is required.

Other Requirements : Incumbents must possess the physical and mental capacity to work under the conditions described in this document and to perform the duties required by their assigned position;

must be willing to work such hours as are necessary to accomplish the job requirements; ability to work in an office environment, which may require sitting for extended periods of time is necessary.

Special Requirements : Independent travel within and outside of City limits may be necessary.

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