Human Resources Analyst

Are you ready to make a difference in an exciting HR role? If you’re passionate about fostering an inclusive, engaged workforce and making a real impact on people’s lives, we’d love to have you on board! We’re looking for a dedicated and proactive Human Resources Analyst to join our team and help shape a positive and supportive workplace culture. In this role, you’ll play a key part in enhancing employee experiences, improving HR processes, and supporting the development of our talented staff, and ensuring the City has the team in place to provide excellent service to our community.

The purpose of this position is to perform a wide variety of confidential and complex human resources tasks for the City and may provide some administrative support for the City Manager’s Office (Executive Department). Independently performs administrative support and technical assistance in the delivery of human resources services to employees and managers.

If you are interested in joining the the City of Woodinville in this capacity, please apply before 11:59 p.m. on Saturday, May 17. Well-qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview as they apply. Submit your application today!

About the City
Woodinville, Washington is a premier tourist destination with a population of about 14,000, though the City will likely grow rapidly over the next five years or so. This growth is resulting in lots of exciting projects to work on. Located about 20 miles northeast of Seattle, Woodinville offers the benefits of a bustling urban area against the backdrop of the picturesque Sammamish River Valley. Woodinville is known for its tourism industries with over 130 wineries, breweries, and distilleries and numerous opportunities for outdoor activities.

It's a great place to work and we manage to do a lot with only about 50 employees, including planning, permitting, code enforcement, street/storm water maintenance, infrastructure construction and maintenance, parks, and general administrative services.

Please note that the City is primarily an in-person work environment. This opening is based at Woodinville City Hall and will work primarily in an office environment.  

EEO

The City of Woodinville is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity. The City seeks a wide range of applicants for its positions so that one of our core values, a qualified and diverse workforce, will be affirmed. The City of Woodinville fully embraces diversity and equal opportunity that represent a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance requires the City to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

1. Assists with the recruiting, interviewing, and hiring of all positions. Works with Assistant City Manager and other staff as assigned to fill open positions. Coordinates background/driving record/credit checks of selected candidates. 
2. Acts as the City's initial point of contact for HR-related matters, provision of information, and solves issues within position parameters. Coordinates with other City staff as appropriate. May interact with the public regarding human resources matters and represent the City at events. 
3. Coordinates onboarding processes to ensure new hires are set up for success, including ensuring all personnel forms/records are provided and completed, coordinates issuance and provision of equipment and materials, etc. Routes and disperses information and items related to onboarding to the appropriate staff. 
4. Coordinates offboarding processes to ensure employees leaving employment have all information necessary, City property is accounted for and collected, etc. Routes and disperses information and items related to offboarding to the appropriate staff. 
5. Conducts position/classification analyses based on organizational need and resources; makes recommendations on position descriptions, FLSA status, essential functions of new roles, etc. Researches and conducts employee salary analyses and presents findings and recommendations to executive-level staff. 
6. Maintains information and is knowledgeable about benefits offerings and administration. Analyzes benefit options and makes recommendations for any changes in offerings. 
7. Oversees the administration and maintenance of all personnel records ensuring all are up to date and accurate. 
8. Establishes and tracks various metrics to ensure successful agency operations as it relates to personnel and human resources functions. Performs general research and analysis of information and prepares reports.
9. Assists in drafting policies and forms, tracks employee leave, etc.  Acts as the administrator of HR software programs and submits all Personnel Action Forms.
10. Research and provide information on subjects and other projects as assigned by the Assistant City Manager. Performs a wide variety of complex and diverse professional and technical administrative duties. Plans, coordinates, evaluates, and participates in special projects, including research of new programs, services or technologies, management studies, and the preparation/presentation of reports.

Establishes and maintains an effective system of communication within the City. Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with others. Responds to requests of Management, City staff, general public, and elected and appointed officials.  Provides quality customer service and deals courteously with the public and City personnel. Manages workload and meets deadlines. Performs other duties as required or assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Experience, and Training:

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in human resources, psychology, public administration, or related field. Two or more years of professional, related experience in a human resources discipline (staffing, employee relations, compensation, benefits, communications, civil service, and performance management or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Must possess a valid Washington State driver's license. 

Knowledge of:

• Knowledge of current trends and practices of public human resources administration
• Laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances governing the maintenance of records.
• Knowledge of and ability to use computers and software programs, including word processing and spreadsheet programs and applicable applications and software.
• Basic Accounting Principles and Mathematics.
• Filing and indexing procedures.
• General office procedures.
• Local government financial rules, regulations, laws, and procedures.
• Mathematics; current office practices and equipment, and work scheduling.

Ability to:

• Research moderately complex issues and developing recommended actions.
• Analyze and interpret HR-related information.
• Carry out assigned projects to their completion.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external individuals, city officials, and the general public.
• Maintain confidential and sensitive information.
• Understand and follow instructions.
• Listen and ascertain the needs of customers.
• Find and communicate accurate information concerning processes, policies, and procedures to customers.
• Respond to customers tactfully and courteously.
• Plan, organize, and facilitate meetings, including agenda preparation, minutes, and other documentation.
• Communicate verbally and in writing using proper English, spelling, grammar, and sentence structure.
• Operate standard office equipment (copiers, scanners, PCs).

JOB DEMANDS:

Work is primarily performed in an indoor setting for nine hours per day. While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent must continuously grip or feel with hands, reach with hands and arms; frequently sit, talk or hear; occasionally stand, walk, and lift objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Work environment has exposure to indoor environment and excessive sitting. Necessary aptitudes include close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less), and color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors). The nature of the work includes frequent interruptions. The position requires strong public communication skills and will occasionally be required to work beyond normal working hours.

Salary : $85,385 - $116,855