What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Analyst position at City of Hawthorne?
The City seeks experienced candidates to fill current vacancies in the Human Resources Department. Positions
will be filled based on the extent of candidate qualifications to meet the needs of the organization. All
experienced applicants are encouraged to apply.
The Human Resources Analyst performs a variety of complex administrative and technical duties to support the
Human Resources Department in the areas of recruitment/selection, classification and compensation, benefits
administration, and assists with employee/labor relations activities and other duties as required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The following is a list of typical duties assigned to this classification. The duties included on this list are
examples and not intended to be all-inclusive or restrictive.
- Oversee and conduct recruitment and selection procedures in accordance with Hawthorne Civil Service
- Conduct classification and compensation surveys using practical and comprehensive survey methods and
recommendations based on City internal and external markets as required.
- Analyze and interpret State and Federal legislation and regulations regarding employment practices;
administration of personnel policies and procedures (Memoranda of Understanding, Civil Service Rules,
department/division rules, policies and procedures and practices) and advises City management staff on
same.
- Conducts other special studies which may include statistical data and analyses.
- Perform employee benefits administration that includes working with the City’s broker for open enrollment
- Represent the Human Resources Department on assigned committees and meetings; may serve as
Commission meetings as required.
- Stay abreast of current trends and developments in the field of public sector/municipal government
- Maintain sufficient cross-training to support the Human Resources Department.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Training and Experience
- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in human resources
- Three (3) years of progressively-responsible municipal human resources generalist experience covering
administration, workers’ compensation, wage and salary administration, employee and labor relations, and
employee development and training.
Licenses, Certificate and/or Special Requirements
- Must possess a valid California Class C driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
RECRUITMENT PROCESS
A complete City application and supplemental questionnaire (if applicable) are required to be considered for any
open position and must be filled out completely, showing clearly that the minimum qualifications are met.
Applications may be accompanied by a resume describing experience, education & training in relation to the
requirements of the position, however resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a City employment
application. Incomplete applications will be rejected from consideration.
The City’s employment application is located at www.cityofhawthorne.org. Please complete all the required
information as provided on the form. Do not alter the application.
City Hall business hours are Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and closed every other
Friday. On the alternate Friday, City Hall hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Please contact the Human
Resources Department at (310) 349-2950 with any questions regarding this recruitment.
Note: Communications from the Hawthorne Human Resources Office regarding this recruitment will be via
email. Please periodically check spam or junk mail folders.
All employment application materials received by the final filing deadline will be reviewed to determine the level
and scope of applicant qualifications for the position. All information provided by an applicant is subject to
verification. Incomplete applications will be rejected from consideration.
TESTING & SELECTION PROCESS
All properly completed applications will be reviewed and only the most highly qualified candidates will be invited
to continue in the selection process. The selection process may include a supplemental questionnaire, a written
test, a performance test, and/or an oral interview to evaluate the applicant’s skill, training, and experience.
An applicant requiring reasonable accommodation during the testing and selection process must inform the City
of Hawthorne Human Resources Department at (310) 349- 2950 at least seventy-two (72) hours in advance of
the established testing date.
Applicants completing selection testing with acceptable results will qualify to have their name placed on an
Eligibility List. The Eligibility List will be considered by the hiring authority to fill current and future vacancies for
the position.
Prior to a conditional offer of employment, a comprehensive background check shall be conducted which may
include employment reference check, live scan through the California Department of Justice and/or federal
databases and a pre-placement medical examination which may include drug testing.
VET ERANS’ PREFERENCE CREDIT
The City of Hawthorne provides Veterans’ Preference Credit to qualified candidates who are successful in the
examination process. To be eligible for this preference, a legible copy of DD214 upon application filing with the
Hawthorne Human Resources Department is required.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
City employee may be eligible to participate in a benefit program including holidays, vacations, savings and
retirement plans, health programs, educational reimbursement and other benefits listed in the Hawthorne
Municipal Employee Association (HMEA) Memorandum of Understanding. Benefits may change due to
employer-employee negotiations.
Eligible City employees will participate in a defined benefit retirement plan administered by California Public
Employees’ Retirement System (CalPers).
For additional details, refer to the City’s website: www.cityofhawthorne.org under MOUs & Salary Schedules.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY
The City of Hawthorne is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to
providing all individuals equal opportunity in employment regardless of age, sex, race, national origin, religion,
color, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, medical condition, physical or mental disability, or service as a
military veteran. Women, minorities and disabled individuals are encouraged to apply.
ABOUT THE CITY
Incorporated in 1922, the City of Hawthorne currently has a population of nearly 87,000 within a six square mile
area. Ideally located near the Los Angeles International Airport, connected by rail to the Port of Los Angeles and
downtown Los Angeles, and surrounded by the San Diego (I-405), Harbor (I-110), and Glenn M. Anderson (I-
105) Freeways, the City of Hawthorne could easily be termed the "Hub of the South Bay." By virtue of its location,
Hawthorne affords easy, quick access to all that Southern California offers; culture, sports, entertainment,
mountains, and beaches. Temperatures in the area are always among the most pleasant in the Los Angeles
basin. The City of Hawthorne possesses a shared vision towards the future to create a great city and build an
economy, which supports the community's desire for a high quality of life.