Senior Human Resources Analyst

City of Santee•Santee, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Santee is seeking a dynamic, self-starter Human Resources professional to join their diverse team. This mid-management, at-will position leads and performs a broad range of complex administrative, analytical, and technical duties to support human resources and risk management functions. The role requires a high degree of independence, analytical skill, and may involve supervisory responsibility. The ideal candidate is analytical, forward-thinking, possesses strong organizational and multitasking abilities, and is committed to serving the City's workforce and community with excellence. The Human Resources Department is a small, collaborative team focused on cross-training and business continuity.

Requirements

A Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Human Resources Management, Risk Management or a closely related field from an accredited college or university, or equivalent experience, certification(s), licensure and/or education.
Four (4) years of progressively responsible and recent experience performing complex administrative, analytical and technical duties in the human resources and/or risk management field, preferably in the public sector.
Recent professional-level work experience in human resources and risk management-related programs/activities in the public sector is preferred e.g., employee performance management, budget, classification/compensation analyses, policy and training development, labor negotiations, recruitment/selection, employee leave management, workers’ compensation and liability claims administration, contracts and certificates of insurance review, and experience working within a unionized environment.
Recent experience is defined as relevant experience obtained within the last five (5) years.
Ability to multi-task in the face of competing priorities.
Strong analytical and organization skills.
Self-motivated, takes initiative.
Ability to anticipate the needs of the Human Resources Department.
High attention to detail.
Demonstrated track record of meeting or exceeding professional objectives.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong reasoning ability.
Initiative to explore available resources.
Collaborative approach.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to take ownership of assignments.
Ability to work independently without the need for constant guidance.
Subject to a criminal history investigation through the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and a thorough background check.
Must complete and sign a loyalty oath as a Disaster Service Worker.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the public sector.
Experience working within a unionized environment.

Responsibilities

Administers and participates in classification, reclassification, organizational, wage, salary and benefit studies; recommends modifications to the City’s classification and compensation plans.
Manages the coordination of various employee leaves including FMLA, CFRA, PDL, military leave, leave without pay, workers’ compensation leave including under labor code 4850, temporary disability, etc.
Coaches and provides consultation to supervisors on personnel-related matters including recommending appropriate levels of discipline, writing performance improvement plans, Skelly notices and other related disciplinary documentation.
Provides staff support in labor contract negotiations and interprets labor contracts to represented employees.
Compiles, responds to and coordinates surveys and performs research and statistical and financial analyses on complex administrative, fiscal, personnel and operational issues.
Plans and coordinates recruitment and selection activities.
Assists with and/or conducts internal investigations as assigned.
Prepares City Council agenda statements, ordinances, resolutions and agreements.
Reviews, prepares and monitors HR and risk management budgets; participates in the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials and supplies; monitors and approves expenditures within guidelines; recommends adjustments as necessary.
Updates and revises rules, policies and handbooks as appropriate.
Develops and identifies HR and risk management programs and trainings to meet the organization’s needs; ensures mandated training is conducted and documented; monitors program effectiveness in meeting training objective goals and adjusts as required.
Provides responsible staff assistance to the Director of Human Resources and Risk Management; conducts a variety of organizational and operational studies; recommends modifications to HR, risk management and safety programs, policies, and procedures as appropriate.
Coordinates and administers the services and activities of the City’s safety, loss control, property/liability claims, and other risk management programs.
Administers workers’ compensation claims management activities; coordinates with injured workers, doctors, supervisors, attorneys and case managers to facilitate appropriate treatment and return to work; monitors self-insured claims checking account and request transfers.
Reviews contracts between the City and others seeking to optimize risk transfer and allocation at a reasonable cost.
Reviews status of liability claims with adjusters and defense attorneys giving direction within authority and making recommendations to higher authority as necessary.
Completes the City’s annual insurance renewals.
Responds to and resolves difficult and sensitive citizen and employee inquiries and complaints.
Performs other duties as assigned.