Human Resources​/Risk | ADMIN. Analyst​/Management Analyst​/SENIOR Management Analyst; DOQ

Overview

The City of San Marcos is a vibrant community committed to innovation, collaboration, and exceptional service. We are seeking passionate and proactive candidates to join our dynamic Human Resources team. We are recruiting for a Senior Management Analyst but will consider qualified candidates at the Management Analyst or Administrative Management Analyst level, depending on experience and fit. This is a great opportunity to grow your HR generalist knowledge with the expectation that you’ll contribute across all areas of Human Resources and Risk Management.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy turning data into actionable insights, we encourage you to apply!

Your Role

As an Analyst, you will play a vital role in driving HR operations forward, using analytical skills to support decision-making that directly impacts employees and citywide efficiency. Depending on your experience and placement within the Analyst series, you may lead or support high-level projects, provide strategic analysis, and collaborate with departments across the City. This position offers the opportunity to expand both technical and leadership capabilities while building a strong foundation in Human Resources and Risk.

We welcome candidates at all levels of the Analyst series—Administrative Management Analyst, Management Analyst, or Senior Management Analyst—based on qualifications and experience.

Ready to make a difference? If you’re excited to contribute your skills to our HR team, we invite you to apply!

• Conduct Data-Driven Decision Making:
  Perform comprehensive data collection, analysis, and evaluation to inform operational and strategic decisions, including recruitment analytics, payroll processing workflow, and benefits management trends.
• Implement Policies:
  Administer and coordinate projects and functions, ensuring compliance and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Master the Budget:
  Engage in division budget preparation and analysis, tracking expenditures and revenue for optimal financial performance. Lead the citywide personnel budget development process with data analytics tools.
• Lead Project Management:
  Coordinate and manage special projects, conducting research and analysis of new programs, services, policies, and procedures.
• Serve as Communication Liaison:
  Act as a bridge between departments, external agencies, and the public, supporting boards, committees, and commissions.
• Mentor and Supervise:
  Oversee and guide other analysts, ensuring high-quality analysis and data interpretation across the organization.
• Advocate for Innovation:
  Demonstrate a proactive approach in integrating new technologies and methodologies to enhance operational effectiveness.

• Exceptional Communicator
• Detail-Oriented Problem Solver
• Flexible and Adaptable
• Self-Starter

Ready to make a difference? If you’re excited to contribute your skills to our HR team, we invite you to apply! Invited applicants will complete a skills assessment during the interview process to demonstrate technical skills related to being an analyst.

• Administrative Management Analyst Annual Salary: $71,173 - $98,490
• Management Analyst Annual Salary: $79,970 - $110,664
• Senior Management Analyst Annual Salary: $91,558 - $126,699

The Management Analyst series includes Administrative Management Analyst, Management Analyst, and Senior Management Analyst. The series performs professional-level research, administrative, analytical, and data-driven duties in support of assigned functions, operations, departments, and/or divisions. Analysts work on diverse programs and projects requiring technical expertise relevant to the department they support. They serve as a conduit between operations and management, providing insight into operational efficiency and driving data-informed decision-making.

The duties listed are typical for this classification; incumbents may not perform all duties and may be required to perform additional duties to address business needs.

• Conduct data collection, analysis, and evaluation to inform operational and strategic decisions.
• Administer…