Human Resources Analyst

Overview YOUR FUTURE BEGINS HERE Join one of the fastest-growing cities in Arizona and the youngest in Yuma County Under general supervision of the Director, performs a variety of professional, technical, and analytical Human Resources work in classification, compensation, talent acquisition, onboarding, compliance, process improvement and other administrative/special programs; leads and trains subordinate staff; advises managers on sensitive human resource matters and performs other related duties as required. As the Human Resources Analyst , you will: Responsibilities Classification & Compensation Conduct classification, job analyses, and job restructuring studies; develop and revise classification specifications and job descriptions; conduct job audits, analyze position questionnaires, and research collateral material. Oversee Position Control system ensuring proper creation and assignment of position numbers. Oversee Salary Adjustment and Incentive programs. Maintain Salary Schedules and Classification structures. Conduct salary studies and prepare reporting. Talent Acquisition Assist with oversight of the recruitment, selection, and onboarding programs. Oversee the onboarding process of new hires. Quality and Compliance Respond to Public Records Requests. Oversee the records retention process and provide training to HR staff. Conduct records/systems audits periodically, prepare findings reports, provide training to mitigate recurrence. Oversee the Conflict-of-Interest program. Oversee Secondary Employment program Respond to unemployment claims, file for appeals, and represent the City in hearings. Consult with legal counsel as appropriate and/or as directed by management. Operational Excellence Conduct continuous performance improvement of Human Resources processes; participates in the development of procedures, forms and work methods; conducts or participates in a variety of special departmental projects and prepares appropriate reports. Collaborate with management and finance regarding the City’s budget related to salary schedule structure and position management. Assist with preparation and monitor the Human Resources operational budget Oversee the procurement process. Develop data analytics and operational reports as needed. Supervision Provide lead direction to other human resources professional, technical and or clerical staff. Conduct coaching, mentoring and performance evaluations. Perform other related duties as assigned Will possess knowledge of: Applicable federal, state and local laws, labor regulations, and City rules, guidelines, policies and procedures. Principles and practices of public personnel administration including recruitment, examining, classification, salary administration, and employee relations. Principles of administration and organization. Statistics as applied to personnel testing. Methods and techniques of record keeping, research, report preparation and writing. Business English, spelling and grammar. Office practices, methods and equipment, including a computer and a variety of word processing and other software applications. Principles and practices of payroll processing/reporting and recruitment techniques. Principles and practices of training and development. Principles and methods of data gathering and presentation. Automated human resources, word processing, spreadsheet systems and database maintenance. Advanced math, arithmetic, and budgetary functions. Will have the ability to: Perform advanced technical public personnel work. Gather and analyze data and prepare comprehensive reports. Understand and interpret difficult regulations and technical information. Express oneself clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, departmental representatives, officials, and the public. Interpret information accurately and make decisions in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, guidelines, policies and procedures. Prioritize work assignments to meet various deadlines. Prepare and maintain the security and confidentiality of employee records and reports. Use automated information systems to develop and maintain databases, spreadsheets and documents. Develop long-term plans and programs and evaluate work accomplishments. Function under stressful conditions and in emotional and confrontational situations requiring instructing, persuading and motivating people Education, Training and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration, or closely related field and two (2) years of full-time professional level human resources experience in classification, compensation, recruitment or benefits; OR Associate’s degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration, or closely related field and four (4) years of full-time professional level human resources experience in classification, compensation, recruitment or benefits. Job-related experience may substitute for the required education on year-for-year basis. Special Requirements: A valid Arizona Driver’s License at the time of appointment and must be maintained throughout employment. Residency within 25 miles of San Luis and within the US. Ability to pass an extensive background check. Desired/Preferred: Bilingual in Spanish. San Luis residency. The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, and stand; talk and hear; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and perform repetitive movements of hands or wrists. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 30 pounds unaided. Employees must be physically capable of operating City vehicles, for job-related purposes, safely. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Mental Demands While performing the duties of this class, an employee uses written and oral communication skills; reads and interprets data, information and documents; analyzes and solves problems; uses math and mathematical reasoning; performs highly detailed work; deals with multiple concurrent tasks; and interacts with others encountered in the course of work, including frequent contact with customers and/or the public and dissatisfied/abusive individuals. Work Environment: The employee works in an office environment where the noise level is usually quiet. Certain positions within the classification may require availability to work flexible schedule. The City of San Luis is committed to Professional Growth and Career Development - Current employees may be given preferred consideration if they meet the position's minimum requirements. OPEN UNTIL FILLED Applications will be reviewed 10 days after the posting date, and interviews will be conducted if a pool of qualified applicants is determined. Interested incumbents are encouraged to apply promptly. Candidates with the most relevant backgrounds will be invited to participate in the interview/assessment process. APPLICATION PROCESS: To be considered, online applications MUST include all required documents listed under theMinimum Requirementssection of the Job Posting. All documents should be uploaded as attachments. Please note: The online application must be completed in full. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. #J-18808-Ljbffr