Senior Human Resources Analyst -Classification & Compensation

Orange County Fire Authority•Irvine, CA

About The Position

The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) is seeking a highly analytical, technically adept, and politically astute, accomplished human resources professional to join the Human Resources Department. Applicant must have the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, deal with conflict, think critically, and interact with a variety of stakeholders on matters of a sensitive and confidential nature. The ideal candidate will possess strong work experience in multiple human resources functional areas including employee relations, training and development, performance management, HR compliance, benefits, compensation, and Workers' Compensation in a government setting with fire and/or police services. The Senior Human Resources Analyst assigned to the Employee Benefits and Classification & Compensation Division of Human Resources and serves as a subject matter expert in the development and administration of programs that support the Authority's workforce and organizational structure. This position leads classification and compensation initiatives, including job analysis, classification studies, desk audits, organizational reviews, compensation surveys, salary administration, and the development and maintenance of class specifications and compensation plans. The incumbent evaluates positions and organizational structures to ensure appropriate classification and internal equity, supports labor negotiations through compensation research and analysis, and provides recommendations on workforce and compensation-related matters. In addition, the incumbent may oversee other functions within the division such as employee benefits, leave programs and position control, while also providing guidance on complex regulatory and policy requirements while delivering responsive service to employees, supervisors, and executive leadership.

Requirements

Equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in human resources management, business or public administration, industrial psychology, or a related field.
Minimum of three (3) years of increasingly responsible professional human resources administration experience comparable to a Human Resources Analyst II with Orange County Fire Authority.
Possession of a valid California Class C Driver License is required at time of appointment.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to deal with conflict.
Ability to think critically.
Ability to interact with a variety of stakeholders on matters of a sensitive and confidential nature.

Nice To Haves

Government human resources experience. Examples of government experience include cities, counties, public education institutions, special districts/authorities, Tribal, and state and federal government.
At least one (1) year of experience in developing and maintaining job classifications/class specifications, position management, compensation plan administration, salary surveys and market analysis, internal equity analysis, reclassification and classification studies, labor relations support, pay administration, and policy development and compliance.
Professional certification in human resources or public sector human resources administration, including SHRM-SCP, SHRM-CP, SPHR, PHR, PSHRA-SCP, PSHRA-CP, or CCP.

Responsibilities

Leads classification and compensation initiatives, including job analysis, classification studies, desk audits, organizational reviews, compensation surveys, salary administration, and the development and maintenance of class specifications and compensation plans.
Evaluates positions and organizational structures to ensure appropriate classification and internal equity.
Supports labor negotiations through compensation research and analysis.
Provides recommendations on workforce and compensation-related matters.
May oversee other functions within the division such as employee benefits, leave programs and position control.
Provides guidance on complex regulatory and policy requirements while delivering responsive service to employees, supervisors, and executive leadership.
Plans, schedules, assigns, reviews, and participates in the work of human resources staff performing difficult and complex professional, technical, and confidential work required to administer human resources programs including recruitment and selection, employee benefits administration, job analysis and classification, compensation administration, employee and labor relations, and general human resources administration.
Performs research and analysis on complex human-resources related matters.
Provides expert consultation to Authority management related to human resources programs and activities.
Provides complex staff assistance to management staff in areas of expertise.
Performs related duties as assigned.
Supervises professional, technical, and/or administrative staff.