This position is open until filled.
First application review October 9, 2024.
Applications are reviewed in the order received.
*Effective July 2025, this position will receive a 2.0% base salary increase.
THE POSITIONThe City of Rocklin is seeking an experienced Human Resources Analyst to join our HR team as a Management Analyst. Our department is structured with two Technicians, two Analysts, and a Director. We support over 265.5 full-time employees, including those in Police and Fire services, as well as several temporary and part-time staff. Additionally, we oversee the City's Risk Management functions, such as Workers' Compensation, safety programs, and contract insurance. The ideal candidate will possess a diverse background in human resources and risk management principles, including experience in the public sector.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATEIs a solution-focused problem solver who is responsive to organizational needs and open to new ideas and approaches to deliver HR services. Additionally, our ideal candidate will:- Have a demonstrated ability to manage and organize multiple HR projects and priorities.
- Understand and apply principles and practices of being an HR Business Partner.
- Have a strategic perspective and the ability to see the long-term impact of projects and initiatives.
- Be an outstanding communicator with exceptional interpersonal, analytical, written, verbal communication, and presentation skills.
- Proven technical skills and the desire to be a generalist in the HR functional areas assigned.
DEFINITIONUnder direction, performs the full scope of analytical and professional duties and responsibilities as assigned, in areas such as finance, budget, human resources, risk management, housing and homeless programs, grants, contracts, and administrative functions in support of the City Manager’s Office or the Department of Administrative Services; researches and analyzes practices and procedures and makes recommendations for organizational, operational, policy, and procedural improvements; participates in strategic planning, policy development, and legislative analysis; and performs related duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISEDReceives direction from assigned supervisory or management personnel. May exercise direct supervision or provide lead direction over technical and administrative support staff.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICSThis is a journey level classification in the Management Analyst class series performing a wide variety of duties for an assigned area such as finance, budgets, human resources, risk management, grants, contracts, and administrative functions. Incumbents perform the full range of duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative. Incumbents 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.
ESSENTIAL DUTIESDuties may include, but are not limited to the following:
- Provides professional human resources consultation, support, and services to City departments in the areas of recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, performance management and discipline, labor relations, workers’ compensation, benefits administration, medical leaves disability administration, and training.
- Researches, compiles, analyzes, and evaluates general and statistical information regarding selection procedures, recruitment methods, equal employment opportunity, classification, compensation, benefits administration, and other human resources practices and procedures.
- Plans and conducts recruitment and outreach activities; reviews and prepares job flyers; develops outreach, publicity, and advertising campaigns; reviews and rates job applications; coordinates and conducts interview panels.
- Participates in maintaining the City’s classification plan; conducts job analyses and position reviews; develops and/or revises class specifications; prepares and presents classification/reclassification recommendations to City Council for adoption.
- Conducts salary surveys and labor market analyses; identifies possible compaction issues and internal/external salary alignment; makes recommendations regarding salary placement and adjustments for consideration to the applicable union and/or City Council.
- May participate in investigations of discrimination, harassment, retaliation, grievance, and abusive conduct complaints; prepare investigative reports; and interpret and apply memorandums of understanding, personnel rules, policies, and procedures.
- Supports the Human Resources management with labor relations matters; assists with the collection and preparation of data used in negotiations; participates in the collective bargaining process and in the meet and confer process.
- Coordinates and participates in employee training and provides professional support to departments regarding employee development.
- Coordinates and oversees the workers' compensation claims management function, which includes monitoring accepted claims; providing information to claimants, attorneys, and the workers' compensation carrier; assisting employees with resolving issues related to workers' compensation, safety, and health; attending hearings and legal proceedings; maintaining accurate databases; and preparing claim settlement authority requests.
- Reviews accident reports, medical reports, correspondence, and other material regarding workers' compensation claims; assists in determining and advising on work status and eligibility for benefits; manages claims to encourage impacted employees return to employment, where possible.
- Facilitates interactive process meetings with employees, supervisors, managers, and directors to determine reasonable accommodations to work restrictions under the Americans with Disabilities Act; and coordinates industrial disability retirements when necessary.
- Oversees the determination of employee eligibility for health, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance plans, retirement programs, and deferred compensation; researches and analyzes new, existing, and proposed programs to identify and recommend the most appropriate programs for City employees or necessary changes for existing programs.
- Administers and/or oversees processes and procedures to ensure compliance with medical and disability leaves, including the American with Disabilities Act, Family Medical Leave Act, California Family Rights Act, Pregnancy Disability Leave, Paid Family Leave, State Disability Integration, and other related laws.
QUALIFICATIONSEducation and ExperiencePossession of a bachelor's degree with major coursework in public or business administration, finance, human resources, economics, or a closely related field;
ANDThree (3) years of increasingly responsible professional experience performing public administration, finance, housing, or human resources functions;
orOne (1) year of experience at a level equivalent to the City’s class of Associate Management Analyst or Administrative Analyst.
Public sector experience is preferred.
Licenses and Certifications- Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid California Class C Driver License and a satisfactory driving record is required. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
PHYSICAL DEMANDSMust possess mobility to work in a standard office setting and use standard office equipment, including a computer; to operate a motor vehicle and to visit various City and meeting sites; vision to read printed material and a computer screen; and hearing and speech to communicate in person and over the telephone. This is primarily a sedentary office classification although standing and walking between work areas may be required. Finger dexterity is needed to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer keyboard, typewriter keyboard, or calculator and to operate standard office equipment. Positions in this classification occasionally bend, stoop, kneel, reach, push, and pull drawers open and closed to retrieve and file information. Employees must possess the ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials and objects up to 25 pounds. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals on a case-by-case basis.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONSEmployees primarily work in an office environment with moderate noise levels, controlled temperature conditions, and no direct exposure to hazardous physical substances. Employees may interact with upset individuals in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures.
WORKING CONDITIONSEmployees may be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as well as participate in afterhours on-call assignments.
Emergency Service Workers:All City of Rocklin employees are designated as Emergency Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to perform certain emergency services at the direction of the department and/or City.
This class specification should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of each position as not all duties are necessarily performed by each incumbent.SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS- The Management Analyst is an at-will position and serves at the pleasure of the City Manager.
- Applicants must submit a complete application online and respond to supplemental questions.
- While a resume is always welcome, it will not be accepted in lieu of an official City application.
- This recruitment is open until filled.
- Applicants will be screened against the minimum qualifications and then the desired qualifications. Those who qualify may be further screened to identify the best qualified candidates.
- Candidates must pass a LiveScan background check prior to appointment.
- The City of Rocklin is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.
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