Human Resources Analyst 1
About The Position
The Nevada Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Division of Water Resources, is seeking a Human Resources Analyst 1 to perform human resources and payroll functions for the Division. The role serves as an HR generalist and requires professional judgment, analytical skills, and independent decision-making to ensure compliance with state and federal policies while supporting the agency workforce. The position is full-time and in-person at the Carson City location. The selected candidate must pass a criminal background check. The incumbent oversees and reviews HR-related documents, manages the Division’s progressive discipline process, provides guidance on FMLA, ADA, and Catastrophic Leave programs, monitors compliance related to non-classified positions, and represents the Division at assigned meetings or hearings. Additional work includes policy interpretation and development, recruiting, career fair coordination, employee and supervisor training, and preparation and maintenance of reports. Human Resources Analyst 1 positions perform entry-level professional HR work in one or more functional areas. Depending on assignment, work may include payroll, recruitment and selection, policy development, classification research and analysis, training, affirmative action coordination, employee guidance and counseling, and generalist support for a state agency section, small division, or geographic area.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in public administration or a related field; or three years of experience as a Human Resources Technician III in Nevada State service; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check.
- Knowledge of public human resources administration principles, practices, and methods, including classification, pay, recruitment, examination, selection, performance standards and evaluation, and training.
- General knowledge of research and analysis methods.
- Written English skills sufficient to compose routine business correspondence and reports.
- Ability to analyze human resources problems and recommend solutions.
- Ability to interact effectively with employees and management at all levels.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the preparation of and review human resources-related documents.
- Manage the Division’s progressive discipline process.
- Provide guidance regarding FMLA, ADA, and Catastrophic Leave programs.
- Monitor and ensure compliance with requirements for employing non-classified positions.
- Represent the Division at meetings or hearings as assigned.
- Provide policy direction and interpret rules.
- Coordinate and participate in career fairs.
- Develop, revise, and update Division policies.
- Prepare and maintain reports.
- Conduct recruiting activities, including developing position announcements that comply with applicable employment laws, regulations, and department policies.
- Provide training and assistance to employees and supervisors on HR-related topics as needed.
- Plan and implement recruitment and examination activities.
- Review positions and recommend appropriate classification and compensation levels.
- Make presentations before hearing bodies.
- Advise department management, line departments, and employees on policy and rule interpretation.
- Investigate employee complaints and recommend alternative solutions.
- Conduct research, prepare reports, and present findings.
- Perform related work as required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
