The Position
Why join the Contra Costa County Human Resources Department
Are you passionate about making a tangible impact on both organizational success and public service Contra Costa County is seeking dynamic individuals from diverse HR backgrounds to join our dedicated Human Resources team.
As part of our team of over 50 professionals spread across four divisions youll collaborate closely with the County Administrators Office and 27 County departments. Our aim To deliver top-notch HR services that drive employee satisfaction organizational growth and community impact. We strive to recruit motivated forward-thinking results-driven HR staff.
Were on the lookout for solution-oriented adaptable professionals who enjoy tackling challenges in a team setting. If youre analytical data-driven and adept at crafting innovative solutions we want to hear from you.
We are looking for someone who is:- Analytical and data driven. You will conduct job analysis to develop employment assessments and ensure that positions are properly classified and allocated.
- Creative!You will need to be able to understand the challenges faced in hiring processes and recommend innovative ways to ensure the best qualified candidates are available for our hiring managers.
- Customer-focused. Your role will require you to be responsive and proactive when addressing internal customer needs.
- A strong relationship builder with excellent communication skills.You will need to establish relationships across many departments and ensure that a consistent message is communicated to a variety of audiences.
- Organized and results-driven.You will need to balance multiple assignments and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
What you will typically be responsible for:- Conducting job analysis organizing recruitment activities developing and administering employment assessments and analyzing results in order to provide well-qualified candidates to hiring departments.
- Conducting compensation and classification analysis and making recommendations regarding the appropriateness of salaries and allocation of positions within the classification system; evaluating the appropriateness of organizational structures; preparing related documents and board orders for the Board of Supervisors agenda.
- Helping to develop strategies to create career ladders increase employee engagement improve employee retention and craft an inclusive organizational culture.
- Providing guidance and interpretation to County departmental human resources staff on human resources policies procedures rules and regulations and on workforce planning organizational design and development.
A few reasons you might love this job:- Your work will have a direct impact on the Countys ability to provide important public services.
- You will be challenged daily.
- You will work with people who are passionate about their work and focused on continuousimprovement and innovation.
- You will have ample learning opportunities that will allow you to develop your skills and abilities as well as contribute to the learning of other HR staff members.
A few challenges you might face in this job:- You will work on multiple assignments with competing deadlines.
- Your customers will include some people with strong personalities and/or high expectations.
- You will need to learn to navigate through complex and sometimes conflicting rules policies or labor agreements in order to assist others in reaching operational objectives in ways that stay within the boundaries of the merit system.
Competencies Required:
Critical Thinking Analytically and logically evaluating information policies andprocedures
Innovative Problem Solving Identifying and analyzing problems in order topropose resolution and/or recommendations
Delivering Results Meeting organizational goals and customer expectations and making decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge analyzing problems and calculating risks
Teamwork Building and maintaining professional relationships collaborating with others to achieve shared goals
Political & Organizational Savvy Working skillfully with politics procedures and protocols across organizational levels and boundaries
Action & Results Focused (Taking Initiative) Initiating tasks and focusing on accomplishment
Adaptability Responding positively to change and modifying behavior as the situation requires
Attention to Detail Focusing on the details of work content work steps and final work products
Customer Focus Attending to the needs and expectations of customers
Learning Agility Seeking learning opportunities and applying lessons to ones work
Professional Integrity & Ethics Displaying honesty adherence to principles and personal accountability
Oral & Written Communication Engaging effectively indialogueand communicating effectively in writing
Strategic Thinking & PerspectiveEvaluating immediate actions in the context of achieving long-range objectives
Valuing DiversityAppreciating the benefits of varied backgrounds and cultures in the workplace
The eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six months.
Read the complete job description online here: Work Eligibility:This position is eligible to work remotely no more than 50% of each workweek. However in the short term the HR Analyst is expected to be in the office daily for the first 4 weeks. Future remote work arrangements may be discussed after hire based on dynamic business needs. Additionally the HR Analyst must live within 200 miles of Martinez California. These policies are non-negotiable.
Minimum Qualifications
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge skills and abilities would be:
Experience: Two (2) years of progressively responsible full-time human resources experience performing recruitment and assessment and/or classification and compensation work.
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Education: Possession of a Bachelors Degree from a college or university with a major in human resources management business industrial psychology public administration or closely related field.
Desirable Qualifications:
- Professional Human Resources experience with a local government agency
- Experience working with competency modeling
- Expertise in developing and validating employment exams
- Experience facilitating meetings and giving presentations or training
- Expertise in conducting job analysis.
- A Masters degree in I/O Psychology Public Administration Business Administration or Human Resources Management
Selection Process
- Application Filing and Evaluation:Applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire at the time of application applications will be evaluated to determine which candidates will move forward in the next phase of the recruitment process.
- Multiple-Choice Test: The multiple-choice assessment will be administered remotely using a computer or mobile device such as a tablet. You will need access to a reliable internet connection to take the assessment. Candidates will be evaluated on necessary knowledge and skills that may include: the ability to collect and analyze data draw logical conclusions and make sound recommendations; the ability to interpret and apply rules and regulations; and the ability to communicate effectively in writing. Candidates must achieve a passing score on the multiple-choice test to be advanced to the Oral assessment. The Multiple-Choice test is tentatively scheduled to take place on June 11 - 15 2025.
- Final Selection Interviews:Hiring interviews will be conducted by a panel of leaders within the department.
Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to participate in the selection process.
Candidates are not permitted to retake the same assessment within a six (6) month period.
If you apply for another recruitment that uses this exam and the test is scheduled within six (6) months of the date you took the test this time you will not have the option to re-take the exam.
The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.
For recruitment specific questions please contact Amanda Monson at For any technical issues please contact the GovernmentJobs applicant support team for assistance at 1 .
CONVICTION HISTORY
After you receive a conditional job offer you will be fingerprinted and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.
DISASTER SERVICE WORKER
All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin ethnicity age disability sexual orientation gender gender identity gender expression marital status ancestry medical condition genetic information military or veteran status or other protected category under the law.