Public Sector HR Analyst – Full-Cycle Recruitment Lead

City of Pleasanton; Pleasanton (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health coverage

CalPERS retirement benefits

Paid holidays and vacation

Life insurance and disability coverage

Education incentive pay and growth

Job summary

The City of Pleasanton is seeking a Human Resources Analyst to lead the recruitment lifecycle across the organization, from planning to appointment. You will handle a broad mix of roles, bring creative outreach ideas, and design fair, structured assessments while coordinating testing with experts.

You will independently manage 10–15 recruitments, communicate with managers, and ensure accuracy and timely completion. A strong candidate embraces independence, integrity, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Independently manage 10–15 recruitments at various stages with timelines and documentation.
• Develop structured selection processes and assessments for multiple positions.
• Demonstrate ability to manage complex projects with competing priorities and deadlines.
• Experience using an applicant tracking system (ATS) to manage recruitment activities and communications.
• Develop creative recruitment outreach strategies to reach diverse candidate pools.

Responsibilities

• Own the recruitment process from planning through appointment across the organization.
• Recruit for a wide range of roles, from trades to professional and public safety positions.
• Create compelling announcements and explore new advertising/outreach opportunities.
• Maintain consistent, fair, and well-documented selection practices and candidate experiences.
• Coordinate testing, examinations, and promotional processes with subject matter experts.
• Provide clear communication to candidates and hiring managers throughout each recruitment.

Skills

Project management

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Creativity

Independent work

Communication

Fairness and integrity

Process improvement

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in HR or related field

Bachelor's degree desirable

Tools

NeoGov

Job description

The City of Pleasanton is seeking a Human Resources Analyst to lead the recruitment lifecycle across the organization, from planning to appointment. You will handle a broad mix of roles, bring creative outreach ideas, and design fair, structured assessments while coordinating testing with experts.

You will independently manage 10–15 recruitments, communicate with managers, and ensure accuracy and timely completion. A strong candidate embraces independence, integrity, and teamwork.