Location : Huntington Beach, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 0827/0826-0524
Department: Human Resources Department
Opening Date: 05/21/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
Description
The first initial review of applications is scheduled to occur for applications received before 10:00 a.m. on June 7, 2024. This recruitment may close at any time after that date, once a sufficiently strong candidate pool has been established.
SALARY RANGE:
Senior Human Resources Analyst: $89,585 - $120,057 Annually
Principal Human Resources Analyst: $97,004 - $129,995 Annually
Here in Huntington Beach, we believe passionately that the key to becoming the best beach City in the world starts and ends with finding the right people to join our team. At this time, we have TWO (2) outstanding career opportunities available, as we're looking for the "right person" to serve as Senior or Principal Human Resources Analyst with the Human Resources Department.
Human Resources
Human Resources provides exceptional internal and external customer service in support of the City's Mission Statement and Core Values. Human Resources supports City departments and employees in all aspects of talent management and development, including recruitment, selection, training, and professional development. Human Resources oversees a variety of operational functions, including employee relations, health and retirement benefits administration, disability leave and return-to-work management, and classification and compensation. Human Resources works with the City Manager's Office to build and maintain strong labor relations with the City's eight associations, plus the non-represented unit and provides administrative support for the activities of the City of Huntington Beach Personnel Commission.
The Position
The Senior Human Resources Analyst performs a wide variety of journey-level professional, technical and analytical duties in support of the City's human resources system, including; complex, responsible staff work in recruitment and selection, classification, compensation, benefits administration, and/or other employee related programs.
The Principal Human Resources Analyst performs a wide variety of advanced journey-level professional and analytical duties in support of the City's human resources system; develops, directs, manages, administers and strategically plans key recruitment and selection activities; coordinates updates to the classification and compensation plan; administers the City's benefits plan and leave programs; coordinates employee relations, training, and/or other employee-related programs.
NOTE: This posting is a job series in which applications will be accepted, reviewed, and considered based on the qualifications listed on the application. The candidates that meet the minimum qualifications and best meet the City's current needs will be invited to test at the appropriate job level within the series. Only one application needs to be submitted to be considered for this job series.
Examples of Essential Duties

Senior Human Resources Analyst

• Plans, designs, and develops recruitment and selection materials and administers examinations, particularly for Management, Professional and Executive Management level City positions
• Composes job bulletins and recruitment information; recommends, schedules and coordinates advertising activities in appropriate media
• Scores and analyzes the results of written, oral, performance and other related employee selection examinations
• Responds to inquiries regarding employment opportunities with the City
• Assists with implementation of the City's comprehensive employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, pension, long-term disability, 457 accounts and employee assistance programs
• Assists with training to ensure compliance with the Family Medical Leave Act/ADA/FEHA requirements
• Develops and revises classification specifications; conducts job analyses and prepares recommendations regarding classification of positions
• Identifies issues; collects data; analyzes alternatives and makes recommendations
• Researches rules, regulations, laws, and policies in order to make recommendations on personnel matters
• Assists in the administration of labor agreements by investigating complaints and grievances, explaining contract provisions, and responding to inquiries from employees

Principal Human Resources Analyst

• Develops, directs, manages and administers recruitment and selection activities and examinations for City departments; guides and assists safety departments with their recruitment and selection programs
• Plans, schedules and administers assessment centers for key City positions; develops tests to measure skills, knowledge and abilities; analyzes test results and presents findings
• Develops materials and methods to brief interview panel members on evaluation procedures and practices; serves as an evaluator on panels
• Reviews and responds to inquiries from hiring authorities concerning personnel needs; investigates recruitment sources, recommends recruitment methods and approaches including the nature of appropriate examination procedures
• Consults with and advises management and supervisors in the discharge of their personnel responsibilities and the application of personnel policies, standards, regulations, procedures and practices
• Researches, writes and revises job classification specifications; recommends pay grades, presents to the governing board for approval, maintains related records
• Composes manuals, brochures, job flyers, memoranda, and correspondence
• Coordinates implementation of the City's employee benefits programs, including health, dental, vision, pension, long-term disability, 457 accounts, employee assistance programs, and retiree benefits
• Administers leaves programs; assists with scheduling meetings and training to ensure compliance with the Family Medical Leave Act/ADA/FEHA requirements
• Assists with investigations and responses to employee-relations issues; may conduct fact-finding investigations, evaluate report findings, make recommendations and recommend corrective action
• Conducts or coordinates citywide employee training or professional development programs

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Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education, training, and experience that would likely provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform in the position or assignment is qualifying. A typical combination includes:
Education: Bachelor's degree in human resources, labor and industrial relations, psychology, business or public administration or a related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience:
Senior Human Resources Analyst: A minimum of three (3) years of professional experience in recruitment, testing and examination under a merit system; classification and compensation and/or general personnel administration.
Principal Human Resources Analyst: Five (5) years of professional experience within a municipal agency in recruitment and selection techniques, classification and compensation studies, salary and benefit administration, or labor and employee relations, including lead or supervisory experience.
License/Certificate: A valid California Class C driver license with an acceptable driving record required by time of appointment and throughout employment.

Certification in one or more of the following areas is desirable for Principal Human Resources Analyst:

• Public Sector Human Resources Association (PSHRA): IPMA-CP, IPMA-SCP
• Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI): PHR, PHRca, SPHR
• Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM): SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS:

• Application Review
• Examination(s) - Applicants who BEST meet the City's needs will be invited to a virtual oral exam (weighted 100%), tentatively scheduled for June 26, 2024 .
• Selection Interview
• Background investigation
• Appointment

Supplemental Information
The City of Huntington Beach offers a comprehensive benefit package to Management Employees' Organization members including:
The SALARY RANGE is composed of seven steps. Merit step increases are based on satisfactory performance.
PROMOTIONS within the City are based upon the merit system principles emphasizing individual ability and utilizing competitive examinations.
TWELVE PAID HOLIDAYS provided per year.
GENERAL LEAVE with pay of 176 hours is granted to regular employees. After four years' service additional general leave hours are earned, up to 256 hours after fifteen years' service.
ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE with pay is granted in the amount of 60 hours per calendar year.
EDUCATIONAL INCENTIVE PLANS are available for eligible employees to develop their knowledge and abilities.
GROUP INSURANCE PROGRAMS are available to eligible City employees. These programs include medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, life and accidental death and dismemberment insurances.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTS are available where employees use pre-tax salary to pay for regular child care, adult dependent care and/or medical expenses.
RETIREMENT BENEFITS are provided by the California Public Employee's Retirement System. Every regular employee becomes a member immediately upon employment. Effective January 1, 2013, the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act will apply to new members of CalPERS. A new member is defined as a new hire who is brought into CalPERS membership for the first time on or after 1/1/13 and has no prior membership in a California public retirement system; is not eligible for reciprocity with another California public retirement system; or is rehired by a different CalPERS employer after a break in service of greater than six (6) months. All employees hired on or after January 1, 2013 will be subject to CalPERS membership review for applicability of PEPRA. Employees enrolled in CalPERS prior to January 1, 2013 are considered classic members.

The benefit formula, final compensation period, and member contribution rate is as represented below:
Classic Miscellaneous Members:
Benefit Formula Miscellaneous 2.5% at age 55
Final Compensation Period 1-year Final Compensation
Member Contribution Rate 9.0% of Reportable Compensation
New Miscellaneous Members under PEPRA:
Benefit Formula Miscellaneous 2% at age 62
Final Compensation Period 3-year Final Compensation
Member Contribution Rate 8.25% of Reportable Compensation (eff. 7/1/23)
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Two voluntary deferred compensation 457 plans are available.
CREDIT UNION membership is available to all City employees and provides access to low interest loans.
FLEXIBLE WORK SCHEDULES: Employees will have the option of working a 5/40 or 9/80 work schedule with Supervisor and Department Head approval. Employees assigned to the Police Department shall retain the option of working the 4/10 work schedule with Supervisor and Department Head approval. In order to maintain service to the public, departmental effectiveness, productivity and/or efficiency, a Department Head may assign an employee a different work schedule that is in compliance with the requirements of FLSA with City Manager approval.
NOTE: The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract expressed or implied, and any provisions contained herein may be modified or revoked without notice.
For a more detailed overview of the benefits, review the Memorandum of Understanding and Side Letters at: Click on the links under "Management Employees' Organization".
01

Do you possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in human resources, labor and industrial relations, psychology, business or public administration or other related field?

• Yes
• No

02

Indicate your level of professional experience in recruitment, testing, and examination under a merit system; classification and compensation and/or general personnel administration.

• Less than three (3) years
• At least three (3) years but less than five (5) years
• Five (5) years or more

03

Briefly describe your professional experience in:- recruitment, testing, and examination under a merit system- classification and compensation - general personnel administration
04

Indicate your level professional experience within a municipal agency in recruitment and selection techniques, classification and compensation studies, salary and benefits administration, or labor and employee relations.

• Less than five (5) years
• At least five (5) years but less than seven (7) years
• Seven (7) years or more

05

Briefly describe your professional experience within a municipal agency in:- recruitment and selection techniques- classification and compensation studies- salary and benefits administration- labor and employee relations
06

Indicate if you possess any of the following certifications:

• Public Sector Human Resources Association (PSHRA) IPMA-CP or IPMA-SCP certification
• Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) PHR, PHRca or SPHR certification
• Society of Human Resources Management (SHRM) SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP certification
• None of the above

07

Are you a CalPERS RETIRED Annuitant?

• Yes
• No

Required Question