Human Resource Specialist

Below is the job description for the position:

Position Title: HR Analyst

Location: Mountain View, CA 94041

Hours Weekly: M-F

State Client-

Job Description:

Human Resources Analyst II is the full journey-level class within the professional Human Resources Analyst series. Employees in this class perform the full range of assigned duties, including conducting classification and salary studies, administering salary and benefit projects, administering training and organizational development, assisting with employee and labor relations, and planning and administering recruitment and selection activities. Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit.

• Perform the full range of recruitment and selection duties, including application screening; writing brochures and flyers; scheduling examinations; preparation of written, performance, and oral examinations and interview materials; preparation of assessment centers; scheduling hiring interviews; and administering other selection methods.
• Develop new recruitment advertising and public relations/outreach techniques to attract a skilled and diverse pool of qualified applicants for difficult-to-fill classifications, including field recruitment activities such as college job fairs and community or school outreach programs.
• Participate in the development, execution, and analysis of compensation, classification, and benefits studies and surveys.
• Assist in the analysis and administration of benefit programs for current employees and retirees.
• Plan, research, and complete personnel-related projects; coordinate programs such as new employee orientation, employee recognition, and internships; and coordinate special events.
• Counsel and advise employees, supervisors, department heads, and the public on employment, promotion, retirement, benefits, and classification and compensation policies and procedures.
• Assist with the investigation and resolution of employee relations issues and organizational development matters, including performance evaluations, disciplinary matters, and discrimination and harassment complaints.
• Write class specifications and essential functions of positions.
• Perform administrative support duties and assist in the interpretation and application of human resources rules, policies, and legislation.
• Maintain effective communication with the public and Client management staff; meet with employees and citizens to provide information and solutions to problems.
• Conduct preparatory research for labor negotiations.
• Interpret rules, regulations, laws, MOUs, and policies when making recommendations to internal and external customers.
• Plan, develop, coordinate, and present training sessions and classes for client employees.
• Prepare written memos, letters, reports, standard operating procedures, policies, and publications for effective communication with internal and external customers.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Principles, methods, and techniques of public human resources administration, including at least two of the following areas: position classification, benefit administration, recruitment and personnel selection, and compensation
• Applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations
• Principles and techniques of effective supervision, interviewing, and counseling
• Theory and practice of group process

• Interpret the client’s personnel programs and policies to employees, departments, and the general public
• Perform complex human resources work with minimal supervision
• Gather, interpret, and analyze information and solve problems
• Set priorities and use time efficiently
• Make verbal presentations requiring tact, persuasion, and diplomacy
• Make recommendations and evaluate alternative courses of action
• Complete multifaceted projects and activities with strong attention to detail

A combination of relevant experience, education, and training that satisfies the required minimum qualifications, knowledge, and abilities.

• One year of experience performing duties comparable to those of a Human Resources Analyst.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in public administration, business administration, human resources, or a related field

• Possession of a valid California Driver License