Human Resources Analyst I/II (Recruitment)

City of Fremont • Fremont, CA

16h • Onsite

About The Position

The City of Fremont's Human Resources Department is recruiting for a Human Resources Analyst I/II (Recruitment). This position provides professional human resources support to City departments throughout the recruitment and selection process. The selected candidate will coordinate recruitment activities, collaborate with hiring managers, develop and administer selection processes, and help ensure that recruitment practices are consistent, equitable and compliant with applicable policies and regulations. The position is well suited for an HR professional who enjoys managing complex recruitment processes, building relationships with departments and identifying opportunities to improve recruitment operations. The City is particularly interested in candidates with experience conducting full-cycle recruitments in a public-sector environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of recruitment and selection principles, including minimum qualification screening, examination development, interview coordination and eligibility list administration. Experience with NEOGOV Insight is highly desirable. Candidates should be comfortable using applicant tracking systems to manage recruitment workflows, communicate with applicants, coordinate examinations and maintain accurate recruitment records. Successful candidates will demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail, sound judgment and the ability to independently manage multiple recruitments with competing deadlines.

Requirements

• Principles and practices of public personnel administration; methods and techniques related to classification, compensation and benefits analysis; applicable state and federal employment laws and regulations; principles and techniques of recruitment and selection in the public sector.
• Meyers-Milias-Brown Act, California Public Employees’ Retirement System, Worker's Compensation law, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Preparing clear, concise and complete analysis, proposals, reports and other written materials; maintaining accurate records and meeting critical deadlines; researching and analyzing complex problems, evaluating varied information and data, either in statistical or narrative form, and exercising sound judgment within established guidelines; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships, and working collaboratively with diverse individuals and groups contacted in the course of work.
• Interpret the City's personnel programs and policies to employees and department managers; interpret and analyze information; coordinate a variety of tasks and assignments; elicit the cooperation of others; use a variety of computer software programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio; work in an office environment, which may require sitting for extended periods of time; maintain physical and mental condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties.
• Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in human resources management, public or business administration, industrial relations, or a closely related field; and at least two (2) years of experience performing duties comparable to those of a Human Resources Analyst I.
• Experience related to the human resources function, which has provided the knowledge and skills outlined above, may be substituted for the college education on a year-for-year basis.
• Must be willing to work such hours as are necessary to accomplish the job requirements.
• Ability to travel independently within and outside of City limits.
• Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license is required.
• Constant Sitting
• Occasional Walking
• Frequent Bending (neck)
• Occasional Twisting (neck)
• Occasional Grasp - light (dominant hand)
• Frequent Fine manipulation (dominant)
• Frequent Fine manipulation (non-dominant)
• Up to 10 lbs. Push/pull
• Up to 10 lbs. Lifting
• Required Eye-hand coordination
• Required Vision: Acuity, near
• Required Vision: Depth perception
• Required Vision: Accommodation
• Required Vision: Field of vision
• Required Talking: Face-to-face contact
• Required Talking: Verbal contact w/others
• Required Talking: Public
• Required Hearing: Normal conversation
• Required Hearing: Telephone communication
• Works indoors, using computer monitor, works around others, works alone, works with others.

Nice To Haves

• Experience conducting full-cycle recruitments in a public-sector environment.
• Experience with NEOGOV Insight is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Performs job analyses, including desk audits and organizational reviews, and develops or revises class specifications.
• Conducts classification and compensation analyses, including salary and benefit surveys, and makes appropriate recommendations.
• Counsels and advises employees, supervisors and department heads on matters related to employment, promotion, classification and compensation.
• Performs administrative support duties and assists in the interpretation and application of human resources rules, policies, legislation and MOUs.
• Prepares written reports, memos, letters, and policies.
• Conducts analysis of and prepares reclassification requests.
• Performs analytical research and prepares projections and assumptions.
• Oversees the day-to-day functions of all City payroll and benefit programs.
• Implements changes in operational procedures to improve efficiency/effectiveness and/or implement changes in regulations, laws and policies.
• Performs analysis and develops reports in support of labor relations, finance, and other administrative functions.
• Oversees the creation and distribution of payroll checks to employees.
• Responds to inquiries regarding compensation issues including benefits, taxes and leaves.
• Maintains confidentiality in handling benefits and payroll information and sensitive situations.
• Oversees accuracy of benefits and payroll processes performed by staff.
• Periodically reviews and revises Administrative Regulations and department policies.
• Prepares PowerPoint presentations.
• Maintains accurate City organization charts.
• Participates in labor relations negotiations as note taker and provides analysis of proposals presented in bargaining unit negotiations.
• Performs the full range of recruitment and selection duties, including development of outreach, examination and interview materials.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level