Senior Human Resources Analyst - Leadership & Organizational Development - County of Riverside
Riverside, CA 92501
About the Job
The Riverside County Human Resources (HR) Department is seeking a Senior Human Resources Analyst(SHRA) to support the Learning and Organizational (L&OD) Division in Riverside.
The Senior Human Resources Analyst will report to the Human Resources Division Manager and will be responsible for countywide recruitment, retention, and development programs and performance management program. These programs include internships, apprenticeships, college relations, academic agreement, workforce development, educational support, veteran programs, new employee orientation, survey administration, and the performance management system. The SHRA will also assist in the creation and implementation of new programs and L&OD services to assist departments, employees, and the County with meeting their goals. Details about the wide variety of services the L&OD team provides can be found here .
Competitive candidates will have experience in program management within learning and/or workforce development within a large organization.
Meet the Team!
The Human Resources Department strives to effectively serve and partner with our community, departments and employees by leveraging best practices and innovation to foster a thriving county.
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
• Gather, tabulate, and analyze survey data and prepare preliminary recommendations; prepare reports for departments, team, and stakeholders with data analysis and proposed recommendations.
• Confer with departmental officials on human resources practices and problems; assist in developing and establishing implementation of L&OD services and programs.
• Perform specialized research in public human resources administration;
• May prepare training materials for employee development and assist in conducting training.
• Prepare reports, manuals, articles, and correspondence; maintain records, logs, and files.
• Serve as advisor or liaison for college relations to interpret Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) to develop partnerships and agreements.
• Analyze and make recommendations to management and department contacts regarding learning and organizational development that contribute toward achieving the County's strategic vision and mission.
• Assist in the selection, training, assigning, and evaluating the work of assigned staff; and serve as lead over assigned area ensuring the work and systems are operating efficiently and effectively.
• Evaluate programs within a functional human resources area; recommend new programs based on cost/benefit analysis; function as project lead for programs, ensuring projects are completed within budget and in a timely manner; follow-up on projects to ensure they meet the original objective and recommend modifications as necessary.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree or equivalent education (minimum completed units equaling 120 semester/180 quarter). Additional qualifying technical, paraprofessional or professional human resources experience may substitute for the education based on a year-for-year basis (one year of full-time experience equaling 30 semester/45 quarter college level-units).
AND
Experience: Three years of professional human resources experience, with two of those years in recruiting at least two years of which are at the journey level equivalent to the County of Riverside Human Resources Analyst III, with responsibility for conducting job analysis, recruitment and selection, position classification, compensation analysis, employee or labor relations, or closely related functions that demonstrate acquisition of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. (Completion of graduate level courses from an accredited college or university may substitute for up to one year of the required non-journey experience on the basis of 24 semester or 36 quarter units equaling one year of experience.)
Knowledge of:Principles and practices of public administration and management; principles and practices of position classification, salary administration, recruitment and selection, test development and validation, employee relations, and benefits administration techniques; modern office methods and procedures; the application of statistical methods to human resources work.
Ability to: Understand, interpret, apply, and explain human resources laws, rules, regulations, standards, and procedures; analyze and make improvements in policies and procedures relating to human resources activities; analyze data and prepare clear and concise reports and recommendations; train and provide work direction to other analysts and support staff; secure cooperation of operating officials in accepting and effecting sound human resources management practices; exercise independent judgment and initiative; plan and coordinate major projects; understand and apply abstract concepts and principles; learn new skills, concepts, and techniques in public human resources administration; keep abreast of developments in the field of public human resources administration; speak and write effectively.
Other Requirements
License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required.
Professional Human Resources (PHR), Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR), or other relevant human resources related certification is desired.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Testing Information
Competitive candidates may be required to successfully pass a writing assessment prior to being certified for an interview.
Flexible schedule and telework hybrid are available for this position.
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: http://dao.rc-hr.com/ .
Degree Verification:
Prior to the closing date, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES )or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).
What's Next:
This recruitment is open to all. Current Riverside County Human Resources Department employees may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received. Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. No late applications will be permitted.
Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered. Based on the number of applications received, this posting may close without notice.
Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.
GENERAL INFORMATION
If you have any questions regarding this posting, please contact Amanda Duarte at ADuarte@rivco.org .
If you are experiencing technical problems, you may contact the governmentjobs.com applicant support desk Monday through Friday, 6 am to 5 pm Pacific Time at support@governmentjobs.com or toll-free 1-855-524-5627.
GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION:
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com . A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
MEDICAL/DENTAL INSURANCE: A Flexible Benefit Credit is provided on a monthly basis as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit. Vision coverage is provided through Vision Service Plan (VSP) at no cost to employee or eligible dependents.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here .
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
- Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
- Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
- Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. As of July 1, 2020, the employee contribution is 7.25% and subject to change annually.
A new member is defined as any of the following:
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.
If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
401(a) MONEY PURCHASE PLAN: County contribution of $50 per pay period towards choice between two 401(a) plan providers.
ANNUAL LEAVE (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0 < 36 months = 8.92 Hours
36 to <108>108 or more months = 12.00 Hours
Maximum Annual Leave accumulation is 1,800 hours. Employee may receive pay in lieu of up to 80 hours per calendar year. Agency/Department Head may approve an additional 80 hours.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 days can be taken through use of accrued leave balances).
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.
LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD): Benefit pays 66.67% of earnings to a maximum of $10,000 per month; 30-day waiting period; pays to age 65. Benefit can be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of pay.
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the Management Resolution or applicable bargaining unit.
OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, Management Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.