Human Resources Analyst I

SALARY:

Human Resources Analyst I: $99765.12 - $127345.92 Annually

The Santa Barbara County District Attorneys Officeis currently accepting applications for a full-time Human Resources Analyst in Santa Barbara California.This position is categorized as a Human Resources Management Professional I job classification within the Countys Management Professional Series.

THE OFFICE:The mission of the Santa Barbara County District Attorneys Office is to pursue truth and justice by employing the highest ethical standards in vigorously prosecuting the guilty protecting the innocent and preventing crime.

The Office operates from locations in Santa Barbara Santa Maria and Lompoc and employs a collaborative multidisciplinary approach involving Deputy District Attorneys investigators Victim-Witness staff and support staff. The Office is committed to continuous training innovation and the responsible use of technology to improve justice outcomes.

To learn more about the Santa Barbara County District Attorneys Office visit: You can also watch our videoat POSITION:The Human Resources Analyst serves as the District Attorneys Offices initial point of contact for human resources matters and functions as the lead internal HR professional for the department. This position plays a central role in administering and coordinating recruitments onboarding employee relations leave management workers compensation benefits and compliance with County policies and applicable laws. The position also supports workforce planning recruitment strategies HR data analysis and process improvements to enhance organizational effectiveness.

Under general direction the Human Resources Analyst independently performs complex sensitive and confidential HR functions requiring professional judgment discretion and a strong understanding of Civil Service Rules Memoranda of Understanding and County policies. The position partners closely with department leadership supervisors and County departments to ensure consistent compliant and efficient HR operations.

The Ideal Candidate will:

• Be a trusted HR professional who is approachable highly responsive and able to serve as the first call for employees and managers navigating a wide range of human resources matters.
• Bring a strong balance of technical HR knowledge and exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion empathy and sound judgment.
• Be a proactive solutions-oriented problem solver who can independently manage a high volume of complex and competing HR priorities.
• Be detail-oriented andpossessstrong analytical skills.
• Be comfortable working with HR systems and data using information to identify trends improve processes and support decision-making.
• Take initiative in improving workflows modernizing processes and enhancing the employee experience.
• Be highly organized and able tofollow-throughand complete work assignments independently.
• Have excellent time management skills to manage multiple deadlines and projects.
• Possess a goal-oriented innovative and solutions-driven mind-set toaccomplishdepartmental and countywide goals while balancing customer service and upholding the classification and compensation system.
• Have excellent professional communication skills (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills and the ability to connect and explain complex HR concepts clearly and accurately to employees supervisors and executive staff.
• Demonstrate strong working knowledge of public sector HR practices including Civil Service Rules MOUs and employee relations principles.

These examples are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job and not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual.

In addition to the standard class specification duties the following are representative of the responsibilities for this position within the District Attorneys Office:

1. Serves as an initial point of contact for human resources matters providing guidance to employees and management on policies procedures and personnel issues.
2. Interprets and applies Civil Service Rules Memoranda of Understanding County policies and HR regulations to ensure compliance and consistency in personnel actions.
3. Administers coordinates and manages recruitment activates including job postings applicant tracking interview scheduling pre-employment clearances background investigations onboarding and offboarding.
4. Provides support on employee relations matters including performance management disciplinary processes and workplace concerns ensuring a fair and consistent approach.
5. Administers leave of absence programs workers compensation coordination and benefits-related processes serving as a liaison with County HR Risk Management and external partners.
6. Processes and coordinates payroll and personnel transactions including labor adjustments position changes and HR system updates ensuring accuracy and compliance.
7. Maintains and analyzes HR data and reports to support workforce planning compliance tracking and operational decision-making.
8. Coordinates background investigations and ensures compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements including DOJ and CJIS standards.
9. Prepares and submits departmental requests to the Civil Service Commission and makes presentations to the Civil Service Commission.
10. Identifies opportunities to improve HR processes and workflows supporting system enhancements and modernization efforts such as electronic onboarding and data tracking systems.

Education and Experience
The knowledge skills and abilities listed below may be acquired through various types of training education and experience. A typical way to acquire the required knowledge and abilities would be:

• Equivalent of a bachelors degree from an accredited four-year college or university in human resources organization development public or business administration or related field and one (1) year of experience in planning analysis coordination and evaluation in the field of human resources.

Licenses and Certificates
For specific positions possession and maintenance of a valid California drivers license and the ability to meet automobile insurability requirements of the County or the ability to provide suitable transportation needs as a condition of continued employment.

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of public administration and principles of organization management and staffing.
• Pertinent local State and Federal laws rules regulations and statutes.
• Principles and practices of public finance budgeting and fiscal control.
• Standard and accepted modern research techniques including the use of surveys and questionnaires.
• Modern office procedures methods and computer equipment.
• Computer software including word processing spreadsheet presentation and database applications.
• English usage spelling punctuation and grammar.

Ability to:

• Identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and problem solve operational and technical policies and procedures.
• Understand interpret and apply complex rules and procedures.
• Analyze systems and administrative and management practices and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assist with the design and development of effective management and human resources programs.
• Determine effective methods of research compile data and present in a form most likely to enhance understanding.
• Interpret and apply pertinent local State and Federal laws and regulations.
• Analyze situations quickly and objectively apply appropriate elements of decision making and determine the proper course of action.
• Exercise initiative sound independent judgment tact sensitivity and discretion and maintain confidentiality within established guidelines.
• Collaborate with various community groups in a tactful and effective manner.
• Communicate clearly and concisely both orally and in writing.
• Observe and problem solve operational and technical policies and procedures; recall and utilize a variety of information; work under time pressure and complete a high volume of tasks; focus on a single task for long periods of time.
• Read analyze evaluate and summarize written materials and statistical data including reports financial reports and budgets.
• Learn understand interpret explain and apply complex rules and procedures.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse range of individuals including but not limited to coworkers subordinate staff supervisors other managers professional agencies and the general public.

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS:

1. Review applications to determine those applicants who meet the employment standards.
2. Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking: Applications that meet the employment standards will be evaluated and scored. Candidates final score and rank on the eligibility list will be determined by the information provided on their supplemental questionnaire. This process may be eliminated if there are fewer than 11 qualified candidates.

Candidates must receive a percentage score of at least 70 on the Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking Assessment to be placed on an employment list. An adjustment may be made to raw scores based on factors listed in Civil Service Rule VI. Those candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list for a minimum of three months. At the time the employment list is established all candidates will receive an email notice of their score on the exam(s) rank on the employment list and exact duration of the employment list.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We require verification of needed accommodation from a professional source such as a Medical Provider or a learning institution.

Conditional Job Offer:Once a conditional offer of employment has been made the selected candidate will be required to successfully complete a criminal background investigation and satisfactory reference checks. The appointee must also satisfactorily complete a twelve (12) month probationary period.

Recruiters will correspond with applicantsby e-mail during each step in the recruitment process. Applicants are reminded tocheck spam filters continuously during the Recruitment & Selection Process steps listed above to ensure they do not miss required deadlines.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The County of Santa Barbara provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination harassment and retaliation of any type with regard to any characteristic or status protected by any federal law state law or Santa Barbara County ordinance. The County continues to be committed to a merit-based selection process and to eliminating barriers to attracting and retaining top qualified candidates. The County has a long-standing practice of providing a work environment that respects the dignity of individual employees and values their contributions to our organization.

Disaster Service Worker:Pursuant to Governmental code section 3100 all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service. Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.

BENEFITS:For more information on County benefits please visit In addition applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for retirement reciprocity and time and service credit towards an advanced vacation accrual rate.

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