Senior HR Operations & People Leader

South San Joaquin Irrigation District (CA); Manteca (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

South San Joaquin Irrigation District (CA) seeks a Senior HR Analyst to oversee human resources operations, including classification, compensation, recruitment, benefits administration, labor relations, and compliance with state and federal laws.

The role reports to the Finance and Administration Manager, supervises HR staff, and collaborates with district departments on workforce strategies, policy interpretation, and confidential HR processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in HR, business administration, public administration or a related field.
• Five years of professional HR experience.
• Five years of supervisory experience.
• SHRM certification required or ability to obtain within one year of hire.
• Licensed driver with good driving record (CA).

Responsibilities

• Supervise HR staff and oversee development of workforce plans and schedules.
• Oversee full-cycle recruitment and selection including planning, outreach, screening, interviewing and eligibility lists.
• Administer workers' compensation, disability and leave management programs, including ADA processes and leave provisions.
• Coordinate and evaluate employee development, orientation, training curricula, leadership development, and ongoing workforce learning initiatives.
• Lead pension and retirement program administration and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Advise supervisors on grievances, disciplinary actions, labor relations, and contract interpretation; participate in meet-and-confer processes.

Skills

HR operations

Workforce planning

Employee relations

Compensation analysis

Labor law knowledge

Data analysis

HRIS

Communication

Supervision

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR / business / public administration or related field

Tools

MS Office

HRIS software

Payroll systems

Job description

South San Joaquin Irrigation District (CA) seeks a Senior HR Analyst to oversee human resources operations, including classification, compensation, recruitment, benefits administration, labor relations, and compliance with state and federal laws.

The role reports to the Finance and Administration Manager, supervises HR staff, and collaborates with district departments on workforce strategies, policy interpretation, and confidential HR processes.