Human Resources Analyst II

About the role

The City of San Clemente is seeking a Human Resources Analyst II to join our small but mighty Human Resources team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced HR professional looking to expand their knowledge across multiple disciplines while helping shape the future of a highly engaged and service-oriented organization.

Essential Functions

• Full-cycle recruitment and selection activities
• Classification and compensation studies
• Benefits administration and employee support
• Working out-of-class assignments and personnel actions
• Human Resources records management and compliance
• Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) administration
• Employee onboarding and organizational development initiatives
• Special projects and process improvement efforts
• Employee and labor relations
• Leave administration
• Risk management and workers' compensation
• Policy development and implementation
• Strategic Human Resources initiatives

Typical Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Knowledge of principles, programs, and practices of human resources management, methods of research, program analysis, and report preparation; basic mathematical calculations; pertinent federal, state and local laws, codes and regulations, and non-discrimination standards; report writing methods and research techniques; privacy rights governing access to liability and other records.
• Ability to: Research, analyze, and evaluate programs, policies and procedures; prepare clear and concise reports; independently prepare correspondence and memoranda; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work; independently perform complex administrative and analytical activities for assigned programs and activities; use independent judgment and personal initiative; use modern office equipment and applicable software, including spreadsheets and other data base management programs; analyze problems, identify alternative solutions, anticipate consequences of proposed actions, and implement recommendations; answer questions and advise staff, and resolve problems regarding benefits programs, plan design, coverage, and claims issues; prepare and present recommendations and reports; interpret, enforce, and explain City personnel practices, policies, and procedures.
• Experience: Five years of increasingly responsible professional, administrative and analytical experience involving recruitment, compensation, benefits, and human resources administration functions preferably within a local government environment.
• Education: Equivalent to a Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in human resources, business administration or a related field, preferably supplemented by certification, training or accreditation in compensation and benefits, and related human resources practices.

Supplemental Information

• Selection Process: Applications and Supplemental Questions will be reviewed and evaluated for relevant education and experience. Candidates considered to have the best qualifications will be invited to participate in the selection process. The selection process will consist of an oral interview and a technical writing assignment to be evaluated as part of the Oral Interview process. The oral interview is weighted at 100%.
• Benefits: The City provides a comprehensive benefit package including employee medical, dental, vision; life insurance valued at two times annual earnings up to a maximum of $100,000; deferred compensation; flexible spending accounts; employee assistance program; on-site fitness center; retirement through CalPERS.