Human Resources Analyst

The Human Resources Analyst series includes classes that perform a wide variety of professional level duties in the areas of recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, salary administration, equal employment opportunity, employee and labor relations, organizational management, payroll, leaves administration, benefits, workforce development, training and other human resources programs.

The Human Resources Analyst series differs from other analytical classes, such as the Administrative Services Officer, by its emphasis on human resources administration rather than general administrative responsibilities. Incumbents in these classes are distinguished from other classes by regularly applying laws, policies, procedures and bargaining unit provisions pertaining to a variety of human resources functions.  The duties involve professional assignments that are complex, varied, and require an understanding of human resources theories and principles and the use of independent judgment. 

Human Resources Analyst is the journey/professional level. Positions in this class are distinguished from positions in the lower class of Human Resources Specialist by the more complex, varied, and professional nature of assignments, possessing an understanding of human resources theories and principles, and the requirement for use of independent judgment.  Human Resources Analysts receive general supervision from a higher level professional or management position and may provide direction, training and/or instruction to lower level technical and clerical personnel.  

Senior Human Resources Analyst is the advanced journey/lead worker level.  Incumbents are assigned a variety of human resources assignments without detailed instructions or guidance.  Senior Human Resources Analysts are distinguished from Human Resources Analysts by providing lead direction and training to professional, technical, and/or clerical personnel, and personally performing the more complex and/or specialized assignments requiring thorough analysis, extensive research, original solutions, and coordination with divisions.  Senior Human Resources Analysts receive general supervision from a management position and may provide direct or indirect supervision to lower level professional, technical, and/or clerical personnel.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following: 

Human Resources Analyst  

1. Analyzes requests and assignments related to organizational structure, recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, salary administration, employee and labor relations, payroll, leaves administration, benefits, workforce development, training, and other human resources functions.

2. Develops and evaluates alternative methods for solving human resources issues; prepares reports of findings and makes recommendations for solutions. 

3. Analyzes duties and responsibilities in accordance with recognized practices to determine job content for purposes of recruitment and examination development, classification and compensation, and performance reviews. 

4. Confers with management on human resources matters as they relate to particular projects assigned. 

5. Develops new or revised classifications based on job studies; prepares complete class specifications and recommends adoption or revision of specifications. 

6. Gathers and analyzes salary and benefits data; recommends maintenance or revision of the salary structure. 

7. Plans and conducts recruitment activities; determines and/or recommends appropriate testing; develops and validates examinations; constructs items for written tests in accordance with recognized psychometric principles; analyzes staffing requirements, market trends and applicant sources; develops recruitment brochures; evaluates recruitment challenges and appeals; prepares responses; explains recruitment methods and results to management, applicants/candidates and the general public. 

8. Represents the Court in the resolution of unemployment insurance claims, including claims administration; provides information and coordinates with Court divisions on eligibility standards, claims investigations, record keeping requirements and other program related matters. 

9. Writes reports on human resources matters that may be controversial and may include presentation of research data, definition of problems, and evaluation of alternative solutions; gives oral presentations. 

10. Assists in the planning, development, and coordination of the implementation and monitoring of a court wide training program; assists in designing and conducting employee training modules and orientation programs; develops and utilizes specialized training aids. 

11. Assists in investigating and in the disposition of grievances, in researching legislation and case law, in contract negotiations and in other labor relations activities. 

12. Oversees the preparation of payroll documents and timesheet data entry into the personnel/payroll system; oversees the processing of new employees, employee terminations, leaves of absence, and other personnel/payroll actions. 

13. Gathers, assembles and reports information to prepare notice of proposed disciplinary actions, or order of disciplinary actions connected with employee discipline cases; investigates, prepares findings, and makes recommendations regarding complaints including discrimination or harassment. 

14. Interprets and applies employment related laws, statutes and rules including but not limited to the Family Medical Leave Act, California Family Rights Act, Pregnancy Disability Leave, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), ADA Amendments Act and the Fair Employment and Housing Act. 

15. Performs related duties as assigned.

Either I

Experience:  One (1) year of experience in the class of Human Resources Specialist in Sacramento Superior Court Service or comparable class in government service.  

Or II

Education:    Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in business or public administration, human resources management, psychology, labor relations or a closely related field.

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Experience:  One (1) year of professional experience in human resources work.  

Substitution:  Two (2) years of additional professional experience in human resources work may substitute for the education requirement.

Knowledge of: 

Principles of public sector human resources administration; principles, methods and practices utilized in recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, salary administration, equal employment opportunity, employee and labor relations, organizational management, payroll, leaves administration, benefits, workforce development, and training; principals of personnel/payroll record keeping; methods for obtaining and evaluating salary and total compensation data; federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations pertaining to human resource programs; basic uses of information systems as a tool in the performance of human resources functions; methods and techniques for data collection, record keeping and report preparation and writing; basic statistical methods used in human resources programs; principles and techniques of training program development, training methodology, materials development and presentation; communication skills and techniques used for gathering, evaluating, and transmitting information; techniques for interviewing, counseling, instructing, and facilitating group discussions; computers and computer applications.

Ability to: 

Understand, interpret and apply human resources laws, rules, regulations, standards, and procedures; interpret and apply equal opportunity laws, provisions of contracts, ordinances, negotiated agreements and other regulations or policies relating to human resources; identify and describe problems; analyze, compare, prioritize and evaluate complex data; develop and evaluate alternative solutions, and identify consequences of decisions and recommendations; present data clearly and concisely, orally and in writing, to convey concepts and/or conclusions; prepare technical reports and research; establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; speak and write effectively; use information systems as a tool in the performance of human resources work; meet deadlines; work under pressure with changing priorities;  deal with emotional and/or confrontational situations; operate a variety of office equipment such as computer, telephone, calculator, scanner, copier and fax.

Must be able to pass a criminal history information background check.  

Salary : $38 - $46