Human Resources Analyst 2

State of Nevada•Las Vegas, NV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Nevada Department of Veterans Services is recruiting a Human Resources Analyst 2 to support statewide human resources operations, with a primary focus on employee relations in Southern Nevada. The position is located at the NDVS Administrative Office in Las Vegas, Nevada. Under the direction of the Human Resources Officer, the incumbent provides professional human resources generalist services statewide and serves as the primary on-site HR resource for employee relations matters in Southern Nevada. The role involves conducting and coordinating internal administrative investigations; interviewing employees and witnesses; preparing investigative reports and findings; reviewing and preparing disciplinary and corrective action documents; coordinating employee grievances; assisting management with performance concerns and corrective actions; and advising on workplace complaints and conflict resolution. The incumbent helps supervisors and management interpret and apply federal and State employment laws, Nevada Revised Statutes, Nevada Administrative Code, collective bargaining agreements, and Department policies and procedures. Additional duties include HR support for recruitment and selection, onboarding, FMLA, ADA reasonable accommodations, Workers' Compensation, catastrophic leave, performance evaluations, personnel transactions, and other assigned HR functions. The incumbent also supervises lower-level HR support staff. The role requires statewide travel of up to 25%, including occasional overnight travel. Human Resources Analyst 2s perform journey-level work in one or more HR areas, such as classification and compensation, recruitment and selection, grievance investigation, and policy development. They may serve field departments as journey-level generalists or support the Human Resources Officer with complex statewide specialized programs. Duties may include planning and implementing recruitment and examination activities, reviewing positions and recommending classification and compensation levels, presenting before hearing bodies, advising on policy and rule interpretation, investigating employee complaints and recommending solutions, conducting research, and presenting findings.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in public administration or a related field and two years of progressively responsible professional personnel experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Working knowledge of human resources administration principles, practices, and methods, including classification, pay, recruitment, examination, selection, performance standards and evaluation, training, and interviewing techniques.
Knowledge of the organizational structure of state government, its agencies and divisions, and position classification.
General knowledge of employee relations, research and analysis methods, and employee recruitment.
Skill in interpreting and applying Nevada statutes, rules, and regulations.
Skill in analyzing human resources problems and recommending solutions.
Ability to interact effectively with employees and management at all levels.
Written English sufficient to compose routine business correspondence and reports.
Strong analytical, investigative, communication, conflict resolution, and organizational skills.
Sound judgment, discretion, confidentiality, and the ability to manage sensitive employee relations matters while providing objective and consistent guidance to management.
Ability to travel statewide up to 25%, including occasional overnight travel.

Responsibilities

Conduct and coordinate internal administrative investigations.
Interview employees and witnesses and prepare investigative reports and findings.
Review and prepare disciplinary and corrective action documents.
Coordinate employee grievances and assist management with employee performance concerns and corrective actions.
Provide guidance on workplace complaints and conflict resolution.
Advise supervisors and management on interpreting and applying federal and State employment laws, Nevada Revised Statutes, Nevada Administrative Code, collective bargaining agreements, and Department policies and procedures.
Provide HR support for recruitment and selection, onboarding, FMLA, ADA reasonable accommodations, Workers' Compensation, catastrophic leave, employee performance evaluations, personnel transactions, and other HR functions as assigned.
Supervise lower-level HR support staff.
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.