Salary Range
$42.23 - $59.30 This is a great time to join Santa Cruz METRO!
Salaries are on a six-step salary range schedule with 5% increases yearly. Typical placement on this position is made at the first step of the salary range. Upon successful completion of probation, the second step shall be paid.
DEFINITION:
Under direction, an Human Resources Analyst I performs professional and analytical duties in administering human resources programs, including recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, benefits and retirement administration, leave management, training and development, employee and labor relations, workers’ compensation, regulatory compliance, Human Resources Information System (HRIS) development/administration, and related human resources functions; provides professional advice and assistance to Santa Cruz METRO management on personnel-related issues; performs related work as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
HR Analyst I is the journey-level in the Human Resources Analyst series. Positions at this level perform increasingly diverse, advanced, and complex human resources assignments and/or tasks, receive occasional instruction, and have full knowledge of the concepts, practices, procedures, and policies of the assigned function.
This class is distinguished from the Human Resources Analyst II in that the latter is responsible for the more complex programs and projects requiring in-depth knowledge and the ability to interpret, apply, and ensure compliance with a variety of personnel related laws, regulations, and policies.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The duties listed below represent the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them if the work is related or a logical assignment to this class.
Plans and administers recruitment and selection processes; conducts job analyses and collaborates with hiring managers to establish job-related qualifications; prepares and maintains job announcements and recruitment materials; prepares interview questions; develops, schedules, and proctors various tests and assessments; develops rating criteria; reviews and screens applications; coordinates, facilitates, and trains interview panels to ensure equitable hiring practices; tracks employment applications and related documents;; and creates and maintains eligibility lists.
Sources talent using a variety of platforms and resume databases to match job requirements; represents the organization at job fairs, community events, and college recruitment activities; engages in employee panels, community events, and recruitment events to support academic and industry collaboration.
Conducts candidate reference checks as part of the pre-employment screening process; as authorized, sends offers of employment and schedules pre-employment drug screening, fingerprinting, and medical examinations; coordinates new employee onboarding processes.
Coordinates recruitment and hiring of temporary help through outside employment agencies; interviews and selects temporary employees.
Processes and responds to employment verification requests and other administrative support as needed.
Administers Santa Cruz METRO’s multi-tiered benefits and retirement programs in accordance with plan provisions and in compliance with local, state, and federal laws, Santa Cruz METRO policies and procedures, and labor contracts, including contract review and renewal, negotiating premium rates, and ensuring vendor effectiveness and competitiveness; monitors eligibility, limitations, and restrictions of plan participation; processes enrollments and withdrawals; calculates and determines benefits; collaborates with Finance/Payroll on benefits related financial matters such as reconciling invoices, identifying and resolving billing discrepancies, and ensuring timely processing of pension andinsurance payments, fees, and reimbursements; works with Payroll to ensure accurate…