Job Details

The City of San Luis Obispo has an opening for a Human Resources Analyst! This classification is a part of the Human Resources Analyst / Senior Human Resources Analyst career series. The level of responsibility and salary will be based on qualifications of the applicant (see Education and Experience requirements below).

Salary Ranges
Human Resources Analyst
Biweekly: $3,198 - $3,997
Annually: $83,148 - $103,922
Senior Human Resources Analyst
Biweekly: $3,527 - $4,409
Annually: $91,702 - $114,634

The Human Resources Analyst classification consists of three specialty areas. This recruitment will establish an eligibility list for the Classification, Compensation, and Recruitment specialty area.

If you are selected for interviews, they will take place in person on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, so please hold that date.

The successful candidate for this role is a seasoned human resources professional with a robust background in managing HR activities. They should have hands-on experience in recruitment, classification, compensation, and labor relations within a public-sector environment. The candidate demonstrates a thorough understanding of employment laws and effective HR management strategies. They excel in analyzing complex issues, providing sound recommendations, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Strong project management skills are evident in their ability to plan and execute HR projects, balancing long-term goals with daily responsibilities.

This individual is also a skilled communicator and collaborator, capable of building and maintaining effective relationships with diverse stakeholders. They bring leadership and supervisory experience. They are comfortable representing the organization in various forums, delivering presentations, and leading initiatives that enhance HR processes. Their approach is characterized by proactive problem-solving, adaptability, and a commitment to fostering a positive workplace culture.

JOB SUMMARY:
Develops, implements, and administers one or more Citywide human resources activities, such as recruitment and selection; classification and compensation; performance management; workers' compensation; disability interactive process; benefits administration; leaves of absence; organizational development; training programs; employer/employee relations activities, including the interpretation, administration and negotiation of labor agreements, and costing of proposed modifications to labor agreements; personnel records management; and externally-mandated programs and regulations. Conducts research and analysis for special projects and performs related work as assigned. Assigned to an area of specialty but may perform work in any area of specialty.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed nor do the listed examples include all tasks that may be found in positions of this class.)

• Confers with managers, supervisors, and employees to understand needs and problems; reviews laws, policies, procedures, and rules to determine limitations and flexibility; develops and recommends human resources management systems, programs, and procedures to effectively enhance City operations.
• Researches, analyzes, prepares, and submits recommendations to managers and supervisors concerning technical matters; provides relevant investigative, factual, and analytical information as needed.
• Plans, organizes, and manages daily workload and long-term projects to meet target dates; develops comprehensive project management plans, specifying method, deliverables, timelines, measures of success, and staffing and resources required for accomplishing each phase; provides updates to management regarding project status; facilitates “lessons learned” meetings; incorporates suggestions to improve human resources processes.
• Oversees the implementation and monitoring of a variety of regulations; ensures compliance with laws associated with workplace discrimination, wage and hour, employee benefits, immigration, and workplace safety.
• Develops and implements training programs related to area of specialty.
• Resolves questions regarding human resources, employment law, and related areas; confers with City staff and the public and interprets policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Represents the department in meetings, hearings, conferences, and workshops; makes presentations to a variety of audiences and groups regarding human resources activities and procedures; may serve on a variety of committees or teams related to Citywide issues.
• Prepares reports, graphic representations, statistical summaries, and other written materials.
• Reviews and processes personnel transactions, employment contracts, and other legal agreements for City employees.
• Prepares and administers budget; monitors and approves expenditures.
• Participates in HR system upgrades, testing, and implementation projects.
• Performs related duties similar to the above in scope and function as required.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of human resources administration.
• Principles and practices of recruitment and selection.
• Principles and practices of job analysis, classification, and compensation.
• Principles and practices of benefits administration.
• Principles of employment law and its applicability to public-sector human resources management and administration.
• Principles and practices of labor relations, employee relations, and the meet-and-confer process in the public sector.
• Computer applications related to the work.
• Statistical and financial analysis and records management principles and practices.
• Techniques for effectively representing the City in contracts with government, business, and professional organizations, bargaining groups, the public, and employees.
• Basic to advanced project management, budgeting, and supervisory principles, practices, and techniques.

Ability to:

• Design valid and effective recruitment and selection programs to obtain qualified employees.
• Conduct complex organizational, classification, compensation, and benefit studies.
• Analyze technical information, evaluating alternatives and making sound independent judgments within guidelines established through law and City policies and procedures.
• Interpret and apply complex laws, regulations, and policies.
• Provide clear, concise, and effective counsel to other City operating departments regarding issues of human resources management, employee relations, and employment law.
• Prepare clear, concise, and effective records, correspondence, and other written materials.
• Make effective oral presentations of complex material to diverse audiences.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university with major course work in business or public administration, industrial relations, organizational development, psychology, public policy, or a field related to the work.
and
Two years of increasingly responsible experience in a centralized human resources system that includes experience in one or more major functional area, such as classification and compensation; recruitment and selection; benefits, workers' compensation, leaves, and disability; employee or labor relations; or a related field.
or
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in a public agency is desirable.
SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
In addition to the above, two additional years of professional experience in a centralized human resources system that includes experience in one or more major functional area, such as classification and compensation; recruitment and selection; benefits, workers' compensation, leaves, and disability; employee or labor relations; or a related field.
THIS POSITION WILL BE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING BEFORE A FINAL OFFER IS MADE:

• Live Scan Fingerprinting (DOJ & FBI)

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