Senior/Principal Human Resources Analyst

San Diego Association of Governments • San Diego, CA

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About The Position

This role serves as a key advisor on complex employee relations matters, leading investigations, guiding leadership through risk-based decisions, and shaping consistent, fair, and legally sound workplace practices across the organization. The position will be filled at either the Senior or Principal level, depending on the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience. It is a limited-term assignment with an anticipated duration of two years.

The Human Resources team works closely with employees, managers, and executives and supports more than 400 employees across a range of career stages and technical disciplines. The team designs, implements, and facilitates programs and practices that support organizational effectiveness and help attract, retain, and develop a productive, engaged, and knowledgeable workforce. Current initiatives tied to agency strategic goals include workforce planning, performance management, career development, recognition, and organizational development.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with major coursework in human resources management, organizational development, psychology, business/public administration, or a related field.
• Progressively responsible, full-time professional experience in human resources management, employee relations, administration, and analysis of data, policies, and documentation in support of business or program operations: at least five years for the Senior level or seven years for the Principal level.
• Demonstrated experience conducting employment interviews related to employee grievances and preparing written documents such as letters, memos, analysis summaries, policies, procedures, and reports.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and act diplomatically when working with personnel records, salary histories, and other employee data.
• Experience coordinating timely documentation submissions and preparing summary reports that communicate investigation status and recommend follow-up action plans when insufficiencies are found.
• Experience researching, compiling, analyzing, and maintaining information sources related to a broad range of human resources programs and services, and making appropriate recommendations on technical and complex personnel issues.
• Ability to establish rapport with staff, management, government personnel, and others, and foster positive and harmonious working relationships.
• Ability to read and interpret policies, federal and state laws, and related forms, and to comprehend technical information such as government regulations and policies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, manage time, and balance multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities effectively.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• Professional Human Resources certification, such as Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR).

Responsibilities

• Conduct complex, sensitive, and high-risk investigations.
• Advise on discipline, adverse actions, grievances, employee counseling, and similar matters.
• Keep official case files current and compliant with regulatory standards.
• Interpret, draft, and update policies to remain current with federal and state laws and regulations.
• Provide guidance on substance abuse, sexual harassment, work hours, changes in working conditions and schedules, job-related stress, and other workforce issues.
• Coach and provide recommendations in accordance with SANDAG policies and practices, communicating clearly with teammates at all levels.
• Research facts and legal precedents and assist in developing case strategies.
• Prepare and present findings and recommend and implement actions to resolve complex human resources issues.
• Communicate investigation progress and information effectively, suggest improvements, and escalate issues or risks as necessary.

What This Job Offers

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