Senior Human Resources Analyst

Senior Human Resources Analyst

The City of Berkeley invites you to apply for the position of Senior Human Resources Analyst! In this role, you will play a key role in advising managers and employees on a wide range of human resources topics in a dynamic public sector environment. As a working supervisor, you will lead and perform functions across multiple human resources areas, including, but not limited to, recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, benefits administration, and employee relations.

While this classification is utilized citywide, the current vacancy is with the Berkeley Public Library, where you will oversee human resources operations for staff across all library locations, representing an opportunity to make an impact while supporting a vital community resource.

A typical way of gaining the knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position is:

• Possession of a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in business or public administration, human resources management, industrial relations, or a closely related field; and four (4) years of professional human resources experience in more than one HR functional area or program, which includes at least one (1) year experience functioning in a lead capacity. Additional professional-level relevant work experience may be substituted for the required college education on a year-for-year basis.

Other requirements include:

• Must be able to travel to various locations within and outside the City of Berkeley to meet the program needs and to fulfill the job responsibilities. When driving on City business, maintenance of a valid California driver's license and satisfactory driving record is required.

Applications must be received by January 26, 2026, at 5:00 PM Pacific and must include a completed application and answers to the supplemental questions. Please note that attachment of a resume is not a substitute for a completed application. Applications are available in alternative formats (audio-format, braille, large print, electronic text, etc.) upon request to ada. Please allow 10 days for production of the material in an alternative format.

Tests may consist of any combination of written, oral or other exercises or assessment procedures that test content and may include, but are not necessarily limited to, typing, math, reading, writing and analytical skills; problem solving ability; computer and software proficiency, or any other job-related knowledge, skill, ability or qualification. The examination process and dates are subject to change. The City may, without notice, change or eliminate any assessment component as needs dictate.

Applicants passing all examination phases will have their names placed on an employment eligible list that hiring departments will use to conduct final selection interviews.

Reasonable Accommodations:
The City is committed to making reasonable accommodations in the examination process and in the work environment. Individuals requesting reasonable accommodations in the examination process must submit a request in writing to hr at the time of application.