Agency HR Sr Analyst

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

The primary purpose of this job is to provide specialized technical and analytical support, serving as a consultant to the department on issues pertaining to the County Human Resource functions.

An employee this class demonstrates analytical skills by successfully handling issues related to Human Resources. The employee performs analytical and personnel work supporting the assigned department, which involves providing consultation in all areas of the Human Resource Department including HRMS, recruitment and selection, classification and compensation and employee relations. The employee exercises independent judgment and discretion in applying and interpreting personnel and departmental guidelines;

communicates effectively with employees and with management on a one‑on‑one or group basis; and makes and communicates decisions independently. Work requires frequent and regular contact with customers both inside and outside of the direct reporting relationship. Work is performed under the general supervision of a Department Director.

• Reviews and interprets policies and procedures for departmental staff and management;
• Participates in working groups and committees;
• Provides training and coaching to employees, supervisors and managers on needed human resource subject matter;
• Coordinates activities of assigned area(s) with other human resources staff as appropriate;
• Manages special projects;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Administers the recruitment and selection process in the County applicant tracking system;
• Develops recruitment strategies, recommends and coordinates selection procedures with departments; creates advertising in various sources;
• Screens applications and develops eligibility lists;
• Works with the hiring manager to create interview questions and participates in interview panels;
• Conducts and/or coordinates drug tests, reference checks and background investigations as needed by departments;
• Attends job fairs.

• Thorough knowledge of the professional practices and methodologies governing the area of assignment;
• Considerable knowledge of the County's regulations, procedures, and State and federal laws and regulations;
• Considerable knowledge of methods, techniques for conducting research and analyzing data;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective personnel programs, and to provide data, and statistical trends, program accomplishments and recommendations for implementing new programs or procedures;
• Ability to plan and organize work independently, effectively and efficiently;
• Ability to gather and analyze information, compose and implement reports and procedures;
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, defend decisions and interpret policies;
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of personnel records and discussions;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with the management team, supervisors, department heads, employees, and the general public;
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms;
• Ability to work collaboratively.

Graduation from a four‑year college or university with a major in Human Resources Management, Public, Business Administration, or a closely related discipline AND at least three years of human resources experience;
Or an Associate's Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration or a closely related discipline and five years of progressively responsible human resources experience; OR High School Diploma or GED and seven years of progressively responsible human resources experience.