Salary: $6,678.53 - $10,360.13 Monthly
Location : Torrance, CA
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Job Number: 24061317
Department: Human Resources
Opening Date: 06/11/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
DESCRIPTION
WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO READ THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION.
The City of Torrance recognizes the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to the City of Torrance today.
The is currently seeking a dynamic Human Resources Analyst with exceptional customer service skills
to join the Human Resources Department.
Mission Statement:
"To Attract, Develop and Retain an Exceptional Workforce in Partnership with City Departments."
The Human Resources Department
The City of Torrance provides strategic business solutions and collaborates with our City Departments to attract, develop and retain an effective workforce that delivers high quality services to the Torrance community. As a progressive organization that strives towards innovation and best practices within the HR profession, the City is seeking a career-oriented team player to complement it's HR Team in supporting our diverse departments.
The Position
The Human Resources Analyst will serve as a business partner and technical expert by interpreting and applying HR regulations, policies, and practices in the areas of recruitment, selection, classification, compensation, and employee relations. Maintaining confidentiality with highly sensitive matters; developing collaborative and effective work relationships; analytical orientation; strong writing and oral communication skills; and ability to work autonomously while managing multiple projects are critical traits for a candidate that will thrive in our environment.
The Human Resources Analyst must be able to work independently to perform a wide variety of tasks with emphasis on talent acquisition and employee relations functions such as: assist with disciplinary actions; review and provide assistance with employee performance evaluations; leave administration; interpret and apply City policy, applicable Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), and state and federal labor laws; and provide professional guidance and advice to all levels of the organization on a daily basis.
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QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

Any combination of education and experience that would have provided the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:

Graduation from a college or university with a Bachelor's degree in industrial/organizational psychology, public or business administration, political science, or a related field and two years of experience in one or more of the following personnel areas: classification and compensation, benefits, employee and labor relations, recruitment and selection, training, or personnel policy and procedure development.
May be required to work evenings during scheduled City Council or Civil Service Commission Meetings.
Successful candidates will possess the following:

• Effective problem solving and general administrative skills;
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills;
• Strong consultation and conflict resolution skills;
• A sound foundation in interpreting and applying ordinances, rules and policies in a public sector personnel system;
• Understanding of FMLA/CFRA Requirements and ADA/FEHA/Interactive Process (Disability Management);
• Awareness of political sensitivities;
• Familiarity with merit system principles in personnel selection;
• HRIS experience/intermediate Computer Skills.

HOW TO APPLY & EXAM PROCESS

Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at www.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs .
Application submission will be accepted on a continuous basis until the position(s) is/are filled. First review of applications will be those received by Monday , June 24, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. If a sufficient number of qualified applications are received by the first review date, there is the possibility that the recruitment may close at that time.
Only those candidates who best meet the City and Department's needs will be invited to participate in the examination process, which will consist of the following components:

Performance Exercise: Weighted 50% (Tentatively scheduled on Thursday, June 27, 2024)
Panel Interview: Weighted 50% (Tentatively scheduled on June 27, 2024)
HR Department Interview: Tentatively scheduled on Wednesday, July 17, 2024
SPECIAL NOTES

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Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources prior to the examination date(s). If you have a disability for which you require an accommodation, please contact us at (310) 618-2915 prior to the test date.
As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check.
The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract, and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
City of Torrance Inclusion Statement
The City of Torrance is a welcoming and culturally-rich community. As a pillar of public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a talented workforce where people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, religions, and lifestyles are valued. Our mission is to create an inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and contribute towards making a positive impact.

The City is an equal opportunity employer and works towards building collaborative teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. Come join us to help cultivate a workplace that welcomes and celebrates the diversity of our employees!
BENEFIT SUMMARY FOR CERTAIN FULL TIME SALARIED AND HOURLY EMPLOYEES
Note: Not all benefits listed may be applicable to all positions with in the unit. Please refer to the MOU for specifics.

Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance (sec.3.1)
The City's monthly contribution for health insurance is as follows:
EE Only EE 1 EE 2 or more
Full time EE's 597.68 1140.36 1595.96
Part- time
(hired prior to 1/1/08) 468.87 913.40 1175.08
Part-time
(hired after 1/1/08) 345.12 620.72 781.08

The City's monthly contribution for vision insurance is $3.33
The City's monthly contribution for dental insurance is $33.71/EE only and $67.42/EE 1 or more
The City provides a Cash In-Lieu payment of $400 per month for eligible full-time employees for as long as the employee opts-out of medical coverage
City provides a $50,000 life insurance policy
Disability Insurance (sec 3.1)
Employee receives 2/3 base pay after elimination period (14 consecutive days for STD and 180 consecutive days for LTD)
Retirement (sec. 3.2)
PERS 2%@55
Employees hired before 8/29/2010, City pays 7% EPMC*
Employees hired after 8/29/2010 pay the 7% EPMC*
*Employer Paid Member Contribution (EPMC)
PERS 2%@62
"New member", employees hired on or after 1/01/2013 pay 50% of normal cost with three year average final compensation.
Deferred Compensation (sec. 3.3)
457 Plan : Enrollment is voluntary
Sick Leave (sec.3.5)
Accrual rate is 6 (six) hours per month.
Maximum Accrual: 500 hours
Holidays (Sec 3.6)
13 paid holidays (New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday, Lincoln's Birthday, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veteran's Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve)

Vacation/Annual Leave (Sec. 3.7)
(Accrual rate per month) :
Year 1: 8.67 hours; Year 2: 8.7 hours; Years 3-4: 10 hours; Years 5-9: 12.67 hours; Years 10-20: 16.02 hours; Years 21 - 24: 17.34 hours; Year 25 : 18 hours.
Maximum accrual 500 hours.
Bereavement Leave (sec 3.8)
Up to five (5) work shifts of bereavement leave; three (3) shifts with pay and two (2) shifts without pay per death of eligible family members
Educational Materials Allowance (Sec. 3.12)
$183.88 allowance paid in February for tool and educational materials.
Vehicle Allowance (Sec. 3.13)
Area G Executive Director: $370.00 monthly
Night Shift Differential (sec.4.3)
Base hourly pay range employees paid 5% above average base hourly pay when ½ or more of the shift is scheduled to work after 4:00 p.m. or before 8:00 a.m.
Premium Pay (sec.4.6)
Workers' Comp Claim Examiner: 5% premium for State of CA Self Insurance Administrator's certificate
01

What is your highest level of education completed?

• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College Coursework
• Associate Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or above
• Not Applicable

02

Please indicate which of the following Human Resources certifications you possess and maintain. Select all that apply.

• IPMA-HR
• HRCI
• SHRM
• CAL PELRA
• NPELRA
• Other
• None

03

Please indicate your total years of Human Resources experience in a government environment, including city, county, state or education?

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 2 years
• 3 to 4 years
• 5 years or more

04

Please indicate your years of experience in recruitment and selection.

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 2 years
• 3 to 4 years
• 5 years or more

05

Please describe your experience in recruitment and selection. If no experience, please type N/A.
06

Please indicate your years of experience in classification and compensation.

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 2 years
• 3 to 4 years
• 5 years or more

07

Please describe your experience in classification and compensation. If no experience, please type N/A.
08

Please indicate your years of experience in performance management and discipline.

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 2 years
• 3 to 4 years
• 5 years or more

09

Please describe your experience in performance management and discipline. If no experience, please type N/A.
10

Please indicate your years of experience in interpreting human resource policies or procedures.

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 2 years
• 3 to 4 years
• 5 years or more

11

Please describe your experience in interpreting human resource policies or procedures. In your response, please indicate the type of policies or procedures interpreted, and the end-user (for whom did you interpret the policies or procedures). If no experience, please type N/A.
12

Please indicate your years of experience in employee relations and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) interpretation.

• No experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 to 2 years
• 3 to 4 years
• 5 years or more

13

Please describe your experience in employee relations and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) interpretation. If no experience, please type N/A.
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