Senior Human Resources Analyst

Salary : $82,472.65 - $101,430.95 Annually
Location : Madera County, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Department: Human Resources
Opening Date: 02/27/2025
Closing Date: 3/13/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: UNREP

The option for telework may be available. Eligibility for telework is based on the position, employee, and telework environment; not every job, or every employee, will be compatible with this approach.

Under direction, leads, oversees, and performs a wide variety of difficult and complex professional, technical, and confidential work required to administer human resources programs, including classification and compensation, employee performance management, employee and labor relations, recruitment and selection, employee benefit services, equal employment opportunity, and training/staff development; assists in departmental planning activities to improve organizational productivity and customer service; performs research and analysis; provides consulting services to County departments related to all aspects of human resources programs and activities; and performs related duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general direction from assigned supervisory or management personnel. Exercises technical and functional direction over and provides training to lower-level staff. Exercises no direct supervision of staff.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This is the advanced journey-level classification in the Human Resources Analyst series responsible for performing the most complex work assigned to the series. Incumbents regularly work on tasks which are varied and complex, requiring considerable discretion and independent judgment. Positions in the classification rely on experience and judgment to perform assigned duties. Assignments are given with general guidelines and incumbents are responsible for establishing objectives, timelines, and methods to complete assignments. Work is typically reviewed upon completion for soundness, appropriateness, and conformity to policy and requirements. This class is distinguished from the Human Resources Manager in that the latter is responsible for the management of all human resources programs in the department.
Examples of Duties

The job functions listed below are not inclusive or exclusive and are intended only as illustrations or examples of the various types of work that may be performed in various divisions/departments. Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the County to be appropriate under applicable law.

• Plans and organizes the daily functions, operations, and activities of assigned human resources programs, including recruitment, classification, employee training and development, benefits, employee performance, leave management, and payroll; performs the most complex assignments of the series requiring the use of judgment and discretion in determining a course of action where there is no directly related framework of guidelines or past practice.
• Provides lead direction and training to support staff performing a wide variety of professional, technical, and confidential work required to administer human resources programs.
• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned programs and the department; recommends within departmental policy, appropriate service levels; recommends and administers policies and procedures.
• Develops and standardizes procedures and methods to improve and continuously monitors the efficiency and effectiveness of assigned programs, service delivery methods, and procedures; identifies opportunities for improvement and recommends to the Human Resources Manager.
• Develops and implements sound recruitment, testing, and selection processes, including evaluating recruitment materials and sources, administering all phases of the examination process, and assisting hiring departments with the employee selection process; ensures equal employment opportunity for all candidates; maintains records management databases.
• Performs job analysis and classification studies of new and existing positions; designs and writes new and alters existing classification specifications as appropriate; makes recommendations, and participates in the development, implementation, and administration of classification plans.
• Monitors leave of absence programs ensuring legal compliance; reviews and analyzes family and medical leave applications; makes recommendations and develops employer response; interprets human resources policies and procedures with regards to benefits and paid and unpaid time-off options for employees; educates employees and managers on policy and legal compliance regarding leaves of absence.
• Administers the County's employee benefits programs; acts as liaison to various third-party benefits administrators and health carriers; conducts County-wide open enrollment for benefits; prepares open enrollment benefit materials and literature.
• Develops and participates in employee relations activities and may serve as management representative in negotiations with labor representatives as assigned; provides advice and counsel to department directors, managers, supervisors, and employees in the interpretation of human resources policies, procedures, application of labor contracts, and the administration of grievances; reviews performance evaluations for consistency and makes recommendations; works closely with management on issues that require resolution or contract clarification.
• Coordinates the County's employee training activities, including identifying training needs, arranging for training presenters, and working with trainers to ensure County needs and expectations are addressed; secures training sites, develops memos, flyers, emails, and voicemails, and provides visual aids and other materials as necessary.
• Provides highly complex staff assistance to the Human Resources Manager; prepares and presents staff and agenda reports and other necessary correspondence related to assigned activities and services; presents reports to various commissions, committees, and boards.
• Conducts a variety of organizational and operational studies, investigations, and special projects; recommends modifications to assigned programs, policies, and procedures, as appropriate.
• Coordinates and integrates program services and activities with other agencies and County departments.
• Participates in the development and implementation of procedures to ensure compliance with applicable federal and state laws and regulations.
• Attends to a variety of office administrative details, such as keeping informed of departmental activities, transmitting information, processing contracts and agreements, attending meetings, and serving on various task forces and committees.
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Employment Standards / Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices, and techniques of human resources management and administration of human resources programs and functions in a public agency setting, including the interpretation of relevant laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of programs, policies, and operational needs.
• Complex arithmetic and statistical techniques.
• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and ordinances relevant to the area(s) of responsibility.
• Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction to ensure teamwork is conducted smoothly.
• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and County staff.
• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to the work performed.

Ability to:

• Assist in developing and implementing goals, objectives, practices, policies, procedures, and work standards.
• Conduct complex research projects on a variety of human resources topics, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical staff reports.
• Develop, administer, and analyze tests and/or selection devices for a variety of occupations.
• Analyze jobs and make sound classification decisions.
• Analyze, interpret, summarize, and present administrative and technical information and data in an effective manner.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive personal information of applicants, employees, former employees, and other matters affecting employee relations.
• Evaluate departmental programs, services, and operations and recommend new or revised approaches.
• Make complex mathematical and limited statistical calculations with accuracy.
• Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials.
• Maintain accurate files and records.
• Understand, interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to the work performed.
• Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines.
• Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to the work performed, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Education and Experience:
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:

Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in human resources management, business or public administration, employee relations, industrial psychology, or a related field and two (2) years of professional human resources experience equivalent to a Human Resources Analyst II with the County of Madera.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain by the time of appointment, an appropriate California driver's license.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer, and to operate a motor vehicle to visit various County and meeting sites; vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone.? Standing in and walking between work areas is frequently required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard or calculator and to operate standard office equipment.? Positions in this classification frequently bend, stoop, kneel, and reach to perform assigned duties, as well as push and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 10 pounds.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

Employees work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
Application Process
The application review process will include screening to ensure applications are complete and meet all minimum qualifications. In addition to the application, the applicant is required to complete the Supplemental Questions to further evaluate their education, training and experience relative to the required knowledge, skills and abilities for the position. Applicants must submit answers that are as complete as possible.

Only qualified applicants who pass the minimum qualifications review, will be invited to the examination process which may be administered by a written examination, oral interview, or any combination of qualifications appraisal determined by the Department of Human Resources to be appropriate. The Department of Human Resources will make reasonable accommodation in the examination process for disabled applicants. If you have an accommodation request, please indicate such on your application.

Depending upon the number of applicants meeting the minimum qualifications, applicants may be scheduled for one or more of the assessments listed below. Of those passing the initial assessment, only the top 15 will move forward to the appraisal panel. Passing score is 70% out of 100% on each assessment section. If only one assessment is conducted, the weight for that assessment will be 100%.

THE INITIAL ASSESSMENT (30%) IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2021

THE APPRAISAL PANEL (70%) IS TENTATIVELY SCHEDULED FOR THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 2021

To move forward in the application process, you must complete an online application through our website All job postings are also included via the TDD phone at 559-675-8970 and the 24-hour job line at 559-675-8685. Please attach a copy of your unofficial transcripts (indicating when degree was awarded), licenses, and certificates to your application or your application may be considered incomplete. Resumes may be uploaded but cannot be used in place of a completed application.

For an open recruitment, applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit a copy of their DD-214 form along with the application. Candidates who attain ranking on an eligible list and are involuntarily called to active duty may be considered for eligibility reinstatement upon their return.

PLACEMENT ON THE ELIGIBLE LIST:
The Civil Service Commission may limit the number of qualified applicants eligible to participate in the examination process. If two or more candidates have the same total final score on an examination, they shall be ranked in order of their scores in that portion of the examination which has the greatest weight. The names of two or more eligibles having final ratings which are identical shall be grouped on the eligible list as tie names with equal rank for certification and appointment purposes.

Candidates who are successful in all phases of the examination process will be placed on an eligible list, in rank order based on a calculation of their total score from the examination process. The eligible list established by this recruitment will be active for a minimum of six (6) months or one (1) year, unless otherwise determined by the Director pursuant to section 6-4 (b) and may be extended for up to an additional year by the Commission.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS:
As a condition of employment with the County of Madera, a candidate must submit to a Tuberculosis (TB) screening, and related follow up testing as necessary. Designated classifications* are also subject to a medical examination, which includes a review of medical history. TB screenings and medical exams are administered by the Madera County Public Health Department and/or health care professional designated by the County.

Designated classifications required to submit to an employment medical examination generally include those that are physical in nature or as may be required by law. If you have any questions about the pre-employment requirements, please contact the Department of Human Resources at (559) 675-7705 or

ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT:
You will be required to submit verification of your identity and citizenship or legal right to work in the United States at the time of and as a condition of an offer of employment.

As a condition of employment, all prospective employees shall be required to be fingerprinted.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Madera County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, political affiliation, or any other basis protected by Federal or State law.
Benefits of employment with the County of Madera include:

• 13 paid holidays per year;
• 1 sick leave day per month (unlimited accrual);
• 2 weeks paid vacation after 1 year, vacation accrual increasing thereafter with years of service (45 days maximum accrual);
• Membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS), with an enhanced 2.7% @ 55 retirement benefit formula (based on the highest 12 months with the employee paying 8% toward the retirement cost) for those individuals with current or prior qualifying public sector service that establishes eligibility as a "classic member" pursuant to the provisions of California's 2013 Pension Reform Act (Act) and CalPERS Regulations. Individuals with no current or prior qualifying public sector service, and who are defined as new members or new employees under the Act, will be eligible for the 2% @ 62 retirement benefit formula (based on the average compensation over 36 consecutive months with the employee paying 7.75% toward the retirement cost);
• County participates in the Public Employees' Retirement System Health Benefit Program and for certain selected health plans, the County pays 95% of health insurance premium for employee and 50% for either two-party or dependent coverage;
• Additional salary increases after 10, 15, and 20 years of service.

01

Please select the level of education you possess which includes major course work in human resources management, business or public administration, employee relations, industrial psychology, or a related field:

• Formal or informal education equivalent to the completion of the twelfth grade
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree or higher

02

Please select the years of experience you possess of professional human resources experience conducting technical human resources work in areas such as recruitment and selection, labor relations, discipline/advocacy, classification, benefits and leave management, staff development and training, and/or, employee relations:

• Less than two (2) years' experience
• Two (2) to less than four (4) years' experience
• Four (4) to less than six (6) years' experience
• Six (6) or more years' experience

03

I understand that I must indicate the specific time period and distinct job title in the applications work experience section. I understand that I am required to describe, in detail, my qualifying experience on my application.

• Yes, I understand.

Required Question