Human Resources Analyst I/II

City of Redwood City; Redwood City (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Redwood City seeks entry-level and journey-level Human Resources Analysts I and II to support recruitment, classification and compensation, DEI initiatives, and benefits administration across city departments.

Ideal candidates demonstrate creative thinking, strong planning and organizing skills, and excellent interpersonal communication, with a bachelor’s degree in HR or a related field and a willingness to learn and grow within the organization.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR programs such as recruitment, classification and compensation, training, benefits administration, leave management, and HRIS systems.
• Ability to analyze policies and procedures and provide recommendations.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in human resources, business administration, public administration or a related field; driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Work on a variety of HR program areas including recruitment, classification and compensation, training, benefits and leave management.
• Prepare written documents such as job announcements, salary reports, surveys and procedures.
• Provide analytical support to the HR team and communicate clearly with employees and management.

Skills

Creative thinking

Managing work

Decision making

Planning & organizing

Interpersonal communication

Continuous learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR/BA or related field

Job description

WHY JOIN THE REDWOOD CITY TEAM?

We offer a wide range of meaningful career opportunities with potential for growth, training and development, competitive salaries, flexible work schedules, paid time off, and robust benefits. The Redwood City team is guided by the core values of excellence, integrity, service, collaboration, inclusion, and innovation. Inherent in these values is a great organization ​culture based on trust, strong and supportive leadership, respect, risk-taking, empowerment, and effective communication.

The community is known for its inclusivity, strong engaged neighborhoods, and civic pride. The City works diligently to maintain positive and productive relationships with community partners, together providing outstanding services, programs and opportunities for residents and businesses. This mix of tradition and progress, community and diversity, makes Redwood City an extraordinary place to work and call home.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Human Resources Analyst I: This is the entry level class in the professional and confidential Human Resources Analyst series. This class is distinguished from the Human Resources Analyst II by the performance of more routine tasks and duties assigned to positions within this series. Receives immediate supervision from higher level professional management staff.

Human Resources Analyst II: This is the full journey-level class within the professional confidential Human Resources Analyst series. Employees within this class are distinguished from the Human Resources Analyst I by the performance of the full range of duties as assigned, including working independently to develop, plan and implement projects and programs related to areas of assignment. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

This class is distinguished from the Senior Human Resources Analyst class in that the latter exercises supervision over one or more program areas and performs more complex and responsible assignments.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Creative and Innovative Thinking –Evaluating past practices and best practices; building creative and innovative solutions that improve outcomes and/or promote efficiency; implementing and managing change.
• Managing Work– Effectively managing time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently, with self- management and independent judgment.
• Decision Making– Identifying and understanding issues, problems, and opportunities for improvement; comparing data from different sources to draw conclusions; using effective approaches for choosing a course of action or developing appropriate solutions; taking action that is consistent with available facts, constraints, and probable consequences.
• Planning and Organizing– Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently and accurately.
• Interpersonal Communication– Building effective working relationships across departments and with people from varied backgrounds and in different situations.
• Continuous Learning and Self-Development– Actively identifying, creating and participating in learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge on the job and learning through its application.

EXAMPLES OF IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Work on a variety of human resources program areas, which may include recruitment and selection; classification and compensation; training; benefit administration; leave management; performance management; employee relations; labor relations; occupational safety; workers’ compensation; HRIS systems; or diversity, equity and inclusion.

• Prepare written documents, including job announcements, classification and salary reports, surveys, examinations, administrative procedures or training materials.
• Analyze and make recommendations regarding policies and procedures.
• Provide analytical support to the Human Resources Team.
• Communicate clearly – both orally and in writing – with employees, management, outside agencies and the public.

The HR Analyst I/II will primarily be assigned to support Recruitment, Pre-Employment Backgrounding, Classification and Compensation, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion program (DEI) areas, which would include the following:

• Conduct recruitment, outreach and selection to attract top talent, while ensuring legal compliance.
• Coordinate pre-employment background checks.
• Serve on the City’s DEI committee and support HR’s DEI initiatives.

In addition, the HR Analyst I/II may also support Benefits, Leaves, ADA, Labor Relations program areas, which would include the following:

• Administer employee benefits and leaves of absence.
• Support ADA program, including the management of proper documentation and facilitation of interactive processes.
• Provide analytical support to senior staff regarding labor negotiations, contract administration, classification and compensation.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES:

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

Experience

Human Resources Analyst I: Two years of paraprofessional experience in human resources equivalent to that of a Human Resources Technician.

Human Resources Analyst II:Two years of professional experience as a human resources generalist equivalent to that of a Human Resources Analyst I

Training:

Equivalent to completion of four years of college or possession of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in human resources, business administration, public administration or a related field. Additional experience as outlined above may be substituted for two years of education on a year-for-year basis.

Licenses & Certificates

Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate, valid driver’s license.

Special Requirements:

Essential duties require the following physical abilities and work environment. Ability to work in a standard office environment.