Analyst I/II (Employment) - Human Resources Department

City of San Jose, CA•San Jose, CA

36d•$92,995 - $123,330

About The Position

Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work.Visithere to learn more about our One Team Leadership Values and Expectations, including quality and excellent customer service and hereto learn more about San José. The City of San José is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants for all job openings will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran statusor any other consideration made unlawful under any federal, state or local laws. The City of San José is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at 408-535-1285, 711 (TTY), or via email at [email protected]. The Human Resources Department delivers innovative and timely human resources services and leadership to enable the City, its departments, and employees to provide world class municipal services to its diverse residents and visitors. For more information about Human Resources, please visit www.sanjoseca.gov/humanresources. The Human Resources Department is seeking to fill one full-timeAnalyst position in the Employment Division. Employment Analysts serve as trusted advisors to departmental leaders and staff, supporting the full cycle of recruitment and selection and ensuring compliance with City rules, policies, and procedures. Analysts also perform classification and compensation work, conduct research and analysis, and contribute to strategic initiatives that support departmental and organizational goals. This position is an excellent opportunity for individuals committed to providing high-quality human resources services in the public sector. The role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships with City departments and key stakeholders. Candidates must be able to represent the City professionally when interacting with applicants, employees, and the public. Attention to detail, sound judgment, customer service excellence, and critical thinking are essential. The ideal candidate is a creative, solutions-oriented professional who can develop and implement strategies that support departmental and organizational needs. This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment as an Analyst I/II, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
Experience: Analyst I: none. Analyst II: Two (2) years of responsible professional staff analytic or administrative experience conducting studies, organizing and analyzing data, and preparing reports, recommendations, or conclusions for a functional area in budget, finance, grant administration, organizational analysis, general administration, or human resources.
Acceptable Substitutions: Additional years of experience in a position comparable to the Staff Specialist with the City of San José in areas such as budget, finance, grant administration, organizational analysis, general administration or human resources may be substituted for the education requirement on a year for year basis

Nice To Haves

Job Expertise - demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.
Analytical Thinking - approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue.
Communication Skills - effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.
Computer Skills - experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel.
Customer Service - demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers' needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor.
Multi-Tasking - can handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously; has handled a wide variety of assignments in past and/or current position(s).
Meeting Ethical Standards - When confronted with ethical dilemmas, acts in a way that reflects relevant law, policy and procedures, agency values, and personal values.
Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - demonstrates a positive attitude and flexibility along with the ability to develop effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

Develop, administer, and evaluate valid and defensible recruitment and selection processes.
Partner with departments to identify hiring needs, develop recruitment strategies, and ensure timely and effective hiring results.
Provide exceptional customer service and timely guidance to applicants and hiring departments.
Conduct desk audits and individual position studies to determine appropriate classification levels.
Benchmark salary and minimum qualification data from labor market agencies.
Research, analyze, and update class specifications to ensure accuracy and alignment with departmental needs.
Process personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, separations, and position updates with accuracy and attention to detail.
Coordinate with departmental staff to ensure compliance with City rules, policies, and procedures.
Build and maintain effective working relationships with City departments, subject matter experts, and other internal and external stakeholders.
Represent the City with professionalism in interactions with applicants, employees, community partners, and the public.
Gather, organize, and analyze HR-related data to support recruitment, classification, and workforce planning initiatives.
Prepare reports, recommendations, and presentations that support decision-making.