Senior Human Resources Analyst

City of Berkeley; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government body is seeking a Senior Human Resources Analyst in San Francisco, California. This role involves advising on HR topics, leading recruitment processes, and overseeing HR operations specifically for the Berkeley Public Library. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and at least four years of HR experience, with one year in a supervisory capacity. This position is crucial for supporting community resources, with applications due by January 26, 2026.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional human resources experience in multiple areas.
• At least 1 year of experience in a lead capacity.
• Valid California driver's license and satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Advise managers and employees on a range of HR topics.
• Oversee HR operations for the Berkeley Public Library.
• Lead functions in recruitment, classification, and employee relations.

Skills

Human resources management

Recruitment and selection

Benefits administration

Employee relations

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or public administration

Job description

Overview

The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Senior Human Resources Analyst! In this role, you will play a key role in advising managers and employees on a wide range of human resources topics in a dynamic public sector environment. As a working supervisor, you will lead and perform functions across multiple human resources areas, including, but not limited to, recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, benefits administration, and employee relations.

While this classification is utilized citywide, the current vacancy is with the Berkeley Public Library, where you will oversee human resources operations for staff across all library locations, representing an opportunity to make an impact while supporting a vital community resource.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is:

Possession of a bachelor 1s degree from an accredited college or university in business or public administration, human resources management, industrial relations, or a closely related field; and four (4) years of professional human resources experience in more than one HR functional area or program, which includes at least one (1) year experience functioning in a lead capacity. Additional professional-level relevant work experience may be substituted for the required college education on a year-for-year basis.

Other requirements include:

Must be able to travel to various locations within and outside the City of Berkeley to meet the program needs and to fulfill the job responsibilities. When driving on City business, maintenance of a valid California driver2 0s license and satisfactory driving record is required.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications must be received by January 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM Pacific and must include a completed application and answers to the supplemental questions. Please note that attachment of a resume is not a substitute for a completed application.

Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to [e-mail]. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.