Principal Human Resources Analyst

City of Riverside • Riverside, CA

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About The Position

The City of Riverside Human Resources Department is hiring a Principal Human Resources Analyst for a vacancy in the Recruitment Division. The eligibility list may also be used to fill additional vacancies in this or other Human Resources divisions for up to six months. Under general direction, the role performs supervisory and/or lead professional human resources work in developing, implementing, and administering the City's human resources program, along with related duties as required. The position may serve as Human Resources Director as required.

The incumbent develops goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for assigned functions; organizes, reviews, and participates in staff work across a range of personnel programs; works with City departments to address human resources matters; participates in budgeting, special projects, and training; supervises and evaluates assigned staff; oversees division contracts and vendor procurement processes; and prepares reports and presentations for City Council, the Human Resources Board, and other City meetings.

Applicants must submit a completed employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Candidates may be assessed through a combination of written, performance, and oral assessments. Appointment may be subject to a background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical or physical examination. Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States without visa sponsorship, subject to the stated USMCA TN classification exception.

Requirements

• Education equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with major work in business or public administration or a closely related field. Two years of professional experience may substitute for two years of required education on a year-for-year basis.
• Five years of professional Human Resources experience equivalent to a Human Resources Analyst with the City of Riverside. A master's degree may substitute for one year of required experience.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future, except that an exception may be made for a candidate eligible to work in the United States as a USMCA professional in the TN nonimmigrant classification.
• Submit a completed employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

Nice To Haves

• Experience recruiting for a public agency using NeoGov or a similar public-sector recruitment portal.
• Experience supervising or managing a work team, including coaching or mentoring, discipline, and annual performance appraisals.
• Experience recruiting senior management or executive-level positions independently or in collaboration with an executive search firm.

Responsibilities

• Develop goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for assigned functions.
• Organize, review, and participate in the work of professional, para-professional, technical, and clerical employees across personnel programs, including recruitment and selection; compensation, classification, and benefits; labor relations; training; human relations and affirmative action; and youth employment programs.
• Participate in budget preparation and administration.
• Work with City departments to resolve human resource problems, analyze staffing needs, interpret policies and procedures, and recommend courses of action.
• Participate in special projects and training as assigned.
• Participate in the selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of assigned staff.
• Oversee assigned division contracts with external vendors and consultants, including coordinating with City departments to complete the RFP process.
• Prepare reports and conduct oral presentations before City Council, the Human Resources Board, and other City meetings.
• Serve as Human Resources Director as required.

What This Job Offers

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