Senior Personnel Analyst

County of Yolo • Woodland, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The County of Yolo Human Resources (HR) Department is recruiting for motivated and experienced human resources professionals to fill one (1) full-time position in the class of Senior Personnel Analyst. This Senior Personnel Analyst position will report to a Human Resources Manager or higher-level personnel and provide expert advice and guidance to County departments, staff, and other HR business partners. Areas of support and oversight include, but not limited to, recruitment and selection, employee onboarding, classification and compensation, policy development and interpretation, workforce planning and training, performance management, HRIS, and personnel administration and relations. The incumbent is expected to exercise a high degree of independent judgment in day-to-day assignments and is assigned comprehensive analyses, studies, countywide programs, and special projects that typically involve extensive advance planning and scheduling. The ideal candidate will be a self-directed, positive, and customer-focused individual who enjoys collaborating with staff and stakeholders to contribute to the overall success and growth of the department and organization. Demonstrate proactiveness in the County’s and HR Department’s efforts to update and enhance pertinent policies, procedures, rules, and regulations. Possess a high level of functional knowledge, skill, and expertise across multiple HR disciplines. Exhibit a progressive and forward-thinking approach to problem solving, as well as possess strong communication and analytical skills. Demonstrate a commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive work environment.

Requirements

• Equivalent to graduation from college with major course work in personnel administration, public or business administration, psychology, sociology, or closely related area
• Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in personnel work involving recruitment, examination, classification, risk management, collective bargaining, classification, and salary administration.
• Verification of education (official/unofficial transcripts or copy of diploma) must be attached to your application.

Nice To Haves

• Possess a high level of functional knowledge, skill, and expertise across multiple HR disciplines.
• Exhibit a progressive and forward-thinking approach to problem solving, as well as possess strong communication and analytical skills.
• Demonstrate a commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Applies, interprets and ensures departmental compliance with general personnel administration practices and procedures and negotiated memoranda of understanding, county codes, and other appropriate rules and regulations relating to recruitment, selection, employee/labor relations, and professional development.
• Confers with departmental representatives on sensitive and/or volatile personnel issues, strategies, and courses of action.
• Investigates, researches, hears, and attempts to resolve issues relating to selection, classification, and contract maintenance.
• Develops, coordinates, and oversees comprehensive recruitment processes for assigned departments; coordinates recruitment details with County departments and HR business partners; and responds to requests for recruitment information with candidates for employment.
• Attends, records the proceedings of, and assists in researching, developing, costing, and presenting issues and proposals as part of the collective bargaining process.
• Conducts and provides staff assistance in countywide and departmental training programs and oversees specialized program assignments.
• Reviews, evaluates, develops, and/or revises recommendations relating to existing and new county policies.

Benefits

• The County of Yolo will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants.

What This Job Offers

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