Analyst III (Employment) Human Resources Department

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Position & Duties

Salary Information

The salary ranges for the Analyst I/II classifications are:

Analyst I: $92994.72 - $113 022.00

Analyst II: $101468.64 - $123330.48

All ranges include an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable pay. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates qualifications and experience.

The Human Resources Department is seeking to fill one full-timeAnalyst position in the Employment Division. Employment Analysts serve as trusted advisors to departmental leaders and staff supporting the full cycle of recruitment and selection and ensuring compliance with City rules policies and procedures. Analysts also perform classification and compensation work conduct research and analysis and contribute to strategic initiatives that support departmental and organizational goals.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

Develop administer and evaluate valid and defensible recruitment and selection processes.

Partner with departments to identify hiring needs develop recruitment strategies and ensure timely and effective hiring results.

Provide exceptional customer service and timely guidance to applicants and hiring departments.

Conduct desk audits and individual position studies to determine appropriate classification levels.

Benchmark salary and minimum qualification data from labor market agencies.

Research analyze and update class specifications to ensure accuracy and alignment with departmental needs.

Process personnel transactions such as hires promotions separations and position updates with accuracy and attention to detail.

Coordinate with departmental staff to ensure compliance with City rules policies and procedures.

Build and maintain effective working relationships with City departments subject matter experts and other internal and external stakeholders.

Represent the City with professionalism in interactions with applicants employees community partners and the public.

Gather organize and analyze HR-related data to support recruitment classification and workforce planning initiatives.

Prepare reports recommendations and presentations that support decision-making.

This position is an excellent opportunity for individuals committed to providing high-quality human resources services in the public sector. The role requires strong organizational skills and the ability to establish effective working relationships with City departments and key stakeholders. Candidates must be able to represent the City professionally when interacting with applicants employees and the public. Attention to detail sound judgment customer service excellence and critical thinking are essential. The ideal candidate is a creative solutions-oriented professional who can develop and implement strategies that support departmental and organizational needs.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment as an Analyst I/II you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Education: Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university.

2. Experience:

• Analyst I: none.
• Analyst II: Two (2) years of responsible professional staff analytic or administrative experience conducting studies organizing and analyzing data and preparing reports recommendations or conclusions for a functional area in budget finance grant administration organizational analysis general administration or human resources.

3. Acceptable Substitutions: Additional years of experience in a position comparable to the Staff Specialist with the City of San José in areas such as budget finance grant administration organizational analysis general administration or human resources may be substituted for the education requirement on a year for year basis

Competencies

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies as demonstrated in past and current employment history.

Job Expertise - demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.

Analytical Thinking - approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue.

Communication Skills - effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other peoples ideas and thoughts.

Computer Skills - experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook MS Word MS PowerPoint MS Access and MS Excel.

Customer Service - demonstrates the ability to anticipate customers needs and deliver services effectively and efficiently using professional demeanor.

Multi-Tasking - can handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously; has handled a wide variety of assignments in past and/or current position(s).

Meeting Ethical Standards - When confronted with ethical dilemmas acts in a way that reflects relevant law policy and procedures agency values and personal values.

Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - demonstrates a positive attitude and flexibility along with the ability to develop effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.

Selection Process

The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicants training and experience based on the application and responses to the job specific questions. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.

You will be prompted to answer the following job-specific questions during the online application process. Please note that there is a 4000-character limit including spaces for each text response.

You must answer all questions to be considered or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration.

If you have questions about the duties of these positions the selection or hiring processes please contact Manjit Atwal at .

Additional Information:

Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses.

Please note that applications are currently not acceptedthrough CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION please email and we will research the status of your application.

AI and the Hiring Process

We recognize that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming part of daily life and can be avaluable tool for learning research and professional growth. We encouragecandidates to use AI responsibly as a support in preparing application materials liveassessments and interviews. Howeverwe value authenticity accuracy and truthfulness.Application responses and interview answers must reflect your ownknowledge skills and experiences. While AI can supplement preparation it cannotreplace the originality and judgment we look for in our employees. This ensuresfairnesstransparency and equityfor all applicants in the hiring process.