Public Sector HR Analyst – Recruitment & Benefits

Encina Wastewater Authority; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Encina Wastewater Authority seeks a Human Resources Analyst to perform specialized personnel administration supporting recruitment, onboarding, compensation, benefits and employee relations. The role assists with policy implementation and training material development under the Human Resources Manager.

Responsibilities include staff planning, wage surveys, payroll oversight, and maintaining HR records while upholding Encina’s policies and procedures. Experience in public agency HR is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR management, psychology, public or business administration.
• Three years of progressively responsible HR experience, preferably in a public agency.
• Experience with HRIS (MUNIS preferred).
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive issues.

Responsibilities

• Support recruitment and selection processes; develop outreach and materials; assist interviews and hiring decisions.
• Administer classification, compensation, and benefits programs; participate in surveys.
• Coordinate onboarding processing for new employees.
• Assist performance management and employee relations duties; support grievance processes.
• Maintain HR records and update policy manuals and organization charts.

Skills

Recruitment & selection

Onboarding

HRIS experience (MUNIS preferred)

Benefits administration

Employee relations

Job descriptions & compensation data

Payroll processing familiarity

Data analysis & reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in HR management / related field

Associate degree with directly relevant experience considered

Tools

MUNIS HRIS

Payroll systems

Microsoft Office

SharePoint

Job description

Encina Wastewater Authority seeks a Human Resources Analyst to perform specialized personnel administration supporting recruitment, onboarding, compensation, benefits and employee relations. The role assists with policy implementation and training material development under the Human Resources Manager.

Responsibilities include staff planning, wage surveys, payroll oversight, and maintaining HR records while upholding Encina’s policies and procedures. Experience in public agency HR is preferred.