Senior Human Resources Analyst (HRIS)

The Park District is seeking an experienced and team-oriented Senior Human Resources Analyst who will be focused on HRIS, located at the Administrative Office.  The hiring pools established from this recruitment will be used to fill the current vacancies and any additional vacancies that may occur during the one-year life of the hiring pools. 

ABOUT US:

The East Bay Regional Park District is a system of beautiful parklands in Alameda and Contra Costa counties to the east of San Francisco. The system comprises 73 parks spanning across 126,809 acres; 1,250 miles of trails; 55 miles of shoreline. We manage and preserve natural and cultural resources for all to enjoy and protect. The regional parks are ideal for healthful recreation and environmental education. Learn about our Mission and Vision, History, and our contributions to the United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals.

OUR MISSION: 

EBRPD preserves a rich heritage of natural and cultural resources and provides open space, parks, trails, safe and healthful recreation and environmental education.  An environmental ethic guides the District in all of its activities.

IDEAL CANDIDATE: 

• A deadline-driven and team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment 
• A highly motivated self-starter with strong interpersonal & customer service skills
• Has a positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Has experience with HRIS systems, NEOGOV, or similar recruitment software
• Has the ability to thrive in ambiguity, adapt to changes in the external environment and organization, and can be flexible in their approach 
• Prior ERP implementation is a plus
• Prior public sector experience is a plus

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING: This position reports directly to the Chief of Workforce Development. Under supervision, performs a variety of human resources management and confidential administrative tasks related to HRIS and Human Resources data within the various Human Resources divisions; and performs related duties as assigned.  

OUR VALUES:

• Respect – We honor each other, the park visitors we serve, and the land we steward.
• Resilience – We creatively adapt to change. We address challenges with empathy, perspective, and determination.
• Relationships – Our greatest strength lies in the trust, accountability, and teamwork we cultivate with our colleagues, partners, and the public we serve.
• Responsiveness – We communicate openly, honestly, and reliably.
• Transparency – We hold the public's trust through meaningful stakeholder engagement and access to timely and reliable information on decisions and performance.

WHY WORK FOR EBRPD?  

• Working with a purpose for a better world today and in future generations through the preservation of open space, public access to the outdoors, and a commitment to the conservation of the natural world found east of the San Francisco Bay across 33 cities in Alameda and Contra Costa counties.
• A community of colleagues who are passionate about public service and the East Bay Regional Park District, the communities it serves, and its mission.
• Excellent benefits: Medical (100% employer paid), Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending, and pension benefits through California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS).  Click here for additional benefits.
• 40 hours annual paid Administrative Leave (prorated in year 1)
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development.
• Free on-site parking. 

The following duties are typical for this classification. Incumbents may not perform all of the listed duties and/or may be required to perform additional or different duties from those set forth below to address business needs and changing business practices.

• Performs responsible administrative and management support to the Human Resources Department, serving as a key technical resource
• Independently acts as project and technical lead in a variety of complex assignments
• Coordinates consultant activities
• Plans, coordinates, and reviews the preparation of various reports, correspondence, tabulations, and summaries in order to achieve Park District objectives related to the Park District’s mission, vision and Master Plan priorities
• Develops, conducts and coordinates recruitment campaigns for sensitive and specialized classifications
• Serve as liaison to operating departments
• Develops, analyzes and revises written and oral examinations, assessment centers and other testing instruments
• Administers examinations
• Develops and applies scoring criteria
• Conducts statistical analyses of examination results, including item analysis, analysis of adverse impact and item correlations to ensure that examinations conform to professional and legal standards
• Plans and conducts classification studies and compensation studies, including directing other professional staff in the auditing of positions, prepares and revises classification specifications, and recommends the allocation of positions to new or existing classifications
• Collects and analyzes compensation information
• Recommends compensation levels for classifications based on consideration of external data, internal relationships and alignments, compensable factors, total compensation, and related information
• Provides consultation to management representatives on personnel, employee/labor relations and human resource matters relating to the interpretation of MOUs, personnel rules, laws and regulations
• Assists in management's handling of work performance issues, progressive discipline actions, and grievances
• Conducts investigations
• May represent management and/or serve as fact finder in the grievance or appeals processes
• Mediates grievances and appeals at the informal stages
• Participates in meet and confer and negotiations
• Analyzes requests and makes recommendations to the chief spokesperson
• Participates in strategy development to implement and interpret agreements
• Coordinates implementation of new agreements and may conduct briefing sessions
• Coordinates specific issues or segments of the employee relations process, as assigned
• Assists department and division managers in staffing and organizational analysis, work simplification and/or human resources matters; maintains departmental organization charts and ensures accuracy with position allocation and control systems
• Analyzes and/or researches and makes recommendations on District-wide human resources, personnel administration, employee relations and/or other administrative matters, as assigned
• Supports and reinforces the District's long range objectives to determine the needs for organizational effectiveness; and performs related duties as assigned.

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in human resources, industrial relations, business administration, public administration or a related field.  

AND

Experience: Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience human resources management, which may include recruitment examination, selection, employee and labor relations, training or instructional design, benefits, human resources information systems (HRIS) and job classification, preferably in a public agency. 

License or Certificate: Possession of a valid California Class C Driver's License is a condition of initial and continued employment in this classification. The following generally describes the knowledge and ability required to enter the job and/or to be learned within a short period of time in order to successfully perform the assigned duties.

Knowledge of: 

• Principles and practices of public personnel administration, including recruitment, selection, classification, compensation, employee training, organizational development and labor relations, including the strategic roles of a human resources professional
• The Park District's Equal Employment Opportunity Policy objectives
• A supervisor's role in the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy objectives and the processes available to meet objectives
• Information technology and its uses to enhance business performance and efficiency
• Fiscal and budgetary practices and policies
• Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. 

Ability to: 

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Analyze and problem solve
• Work collaboratively with others
• Prioritize work and manage multiple projects
• Prepare detailed reports and correspondence
• Demonstrate interpersonal sensitivity
• Exercise sound judgment, initiative, and tact
• Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing, spreadsheet, and database applications
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work at all levels, including a culturally diverse general public, with a focus on quality service to internal staff and external customers.

Conditions of Employment: 

• In addition to the regular work schedule, this position may require availability to work evenings and/or weekends. 
• Must pass the Park District's Level 1 background check.
• This position is designated as a Mandated Reporter under the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA). Mandated reporters are individuals who are obligated by law to report suspected cases of child abuse and neglect. As such, you will be required to sign an acknowledgment of having received the District’s policy and your responsibilities.

Internal Promotions: Placement shall be made at the first step in the salary range for the new position (Step A) unless the salary rate at Step A of the new position is less than a 5% increase. In such instances, the employee will be placed at a step in the new salary range that ensures at least a 5% increase.  

Application materials for this position consist of two (2) required parts:  1. East Bay Regional Park District application submitted online  and    2. Completion of the supplemental questions.  Apply prior to the closing time of the job announcement and allow at least an hour to submit your application if you are a new user on the system. APPLICATIONS ARE ACCEPTED ONLINE ONLY.   Our online application system is provided by NeoGov. If you have problems while applying online, please contact the Help Desk toll-free at (855) 524-5627. 

Management Designation:   This position is in the Management group and is exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (i.e. is not eligible for overtime); in addition to the regular work schedule, this position may require availability to work evenings and/or weekends. The probationary period for this position is one year.  

Notification:  All applicants will be notified of the disposition of their application via email, generally within two to three weeks after the closing date. You may also sign into your GovernmentJobs.com account to view your current application status and notifications. 

Selection Process: The application materials for all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications will be reviewed by a screening panel to select the best qualified for testing or oral examination/interview. The District reserves the right to set up a written test, performance test, and/or other assessment procedures before or after the interview process. Possession of minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview or invitation to test. Pursuant to the Federal Immigration and Reform Act of 1986, all applicants who are hired will be required to provide proof of identity and appropriate work authorization documents prior to commencement of employment.   

Special Testing Arrangements:   If you require special arrangements due to a verified disability or medical condition, please contact the Human Resources Department at   (510) 544-2154. 

  Date of Oral Examination: 

TBD - End of January 2025

The East Bay Regional Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects a diverse workforce and community. It is committed to promoting an equitable and inclusive workspace that is welcoming to all. Applicants from all backgrounds and life experiences are encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

Salary : $122,491 - $164,133