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Human Resources Analyst I/II

Are you looking for a meaningful career that has a positive impact on the community? If you answered yes, come join the City of Sparks! Aside from working for an organization that is dedicated to the community, you will also receive a generous and competitive salary, benefit package, tuition reimbursement, bilingual pay (when applicable) and retirement plan. People who come to Sparks stay in Sparks. Apply here to start the process.
 
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This posting is open to all interested persons meeting the minimum qualifications. There is currently one (1) Human Resources Analyst I/II opening in the Human Resources Division of the Management Services Department. The City of Sparks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you have any questions, please email hrstaff@cityofsparks.us or call Human Resources at (775) 353-2345.

Supplemental Questions: In addition to submitting the application, all applicants must answer all of the questions attached to the job posting in order to be considered.

HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST I
DESCRIPTION
Under supervision, perform specialized and routine generalist and analytical work for human resources in the functional areas of labor relations, employee relations, employment law, recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, organizational development, benefits, worker’s compensation, HRIS/payroll and diversity, equity, and inclusion. 
 
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the entry level in the Analyst series. Incumbents are capable of independently operating in at least one (1) of the Human Resources functional areas.

HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST II
DESCRIPTION
Perform specialized and advanced generalist and analytical work for human resources in the functional areas of labor relations, employee relations, employment law, recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, organizational development, benefits, worker’s compensation, HRIS/payroll and diversity, equity, and inclusion. 
 
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
This is the experienced class in the Analyst series. It is distinguished from Human Resources Analyst I by the increased complexity of the work. Incumbents are capable of independently operating in at least two (2) of the Human Resources functional areas and can support employee relations to at least one department.

QUALIFICATIONS
Applicants must possess the following minimum qualifications to continue in the recruitment process:

Human Resources Analyst I 
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in business, public administration, employee relations or a related field and two (2) years of experience in at least one (1) functional area of human resources. Experience in a public agency setting is preferred. 
 
Licenses and Certificates:
Specified positions may require possession and maintenance of the equivalent to a valid Nevada Class C driver's license within thirty (30) days of hire.
 
A Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or a Senior in Professional Human Resources (SPHR) or other generally accepted Human Resources professional certificate is preferred. 

Human Resources Analyst II
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree in business, public administration, employee relations or a related field and three (3) years of experience in at least three (3) functional areas of human resources. Administrative or supervisory experience is preferred. Experience in a public agency setting is preferred. 
 
Licenses and Certificates:
Specified positions may require possession and maintenance of the equivalent to a valid Nevada Class C driver's license within thirty (30) days of hire.
 
A Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or a Senior in Professional Human Resources (SPHR) or other generally accepted Human Resources professional certificate is preferred. 

EXAMPLE OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
Human Resources Analyst I
For assigned functional area(s): Responsible for the day-to-day operations including compliance with federal, state, City ordinances, civil service, administrative rules, collective bargaining agreements and department policies. 
 
Provide sound advice and counsel on a variety of human resources topics and/or functional areas. Analyze information, evaluate alternatives, and make sound judgments within established guidelines and exercise sound judgement in escalating complex matters to appropriate levels in the organization.
 
Prepare sensitive and statistical reports and written documents. Analyze trends and data and evaluate the effectiveness of programs and services delivered. Make recommendations to Director in budget matters. Streamline work processes, set work priorities, and meet critical deadlines. Develop reports and presentations for staff and City Council. Manage contracts and third-party administrators. Effectively and regularly communicate information to those affected. Prepare clear, concise, and effective reports and written materials. Ensure the maintenance, accuracy and confidentially of all employee records, files, and personal information. Manage and enter information into assigned databases and use computer software related to the work.
 
Serve as a liaison between HR and all City departments to advocate for all and to ensure that City departments maintain compliance with state or federal regulations on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Measure and forecast diversity metrics for assigned department and divisions, support management as they aim to ensure staff is receiving adequate training in the selection, management, evaluation, and retention of all groups of employees.
 
Review legislation related to human resources matters. Analyze impact on City operations and recommend policy and procedural improvements. Provide general assistance on employment issues to staff. With guidance, answer questions regarding policies and procedures, federal and state law, EEOC policies, Civil Service Regulations and Administrative Rules. 
 
Indirectly supervise human resources operations and support staff in assigned area(s) of work. Participate in the selection and evaluation of their performance and assist in staff development. May provide work direction to support staff on a project basis, relating to the areas of assignment.
 
Provide support for the labor relations program. Provide analysis relating to the cost and impact of contract proposals in areas of assignment. Coordinate efforts with payroll to accurately pay employees and manage human resources data. Serve as employee relations representative for City departments, participate in investigations and may participate in hearings and arbitrations. 
 
Monitor changes and developments related to human resources. Evaluate impact on city operations and recommend and implement policy and procedural improvements. Advise on policies and procedures and ensure consistent interpretation and application of federal and state law, Civil Service Regulations, Administrative Rules, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and various collective bargaining agreements and resolutions.
 
Design and implement recruitment programs. Construct testing materials. Conduct job analyses to determine appropriate selection factors, resources, and tools. Participate in recruitment testing and interviews. Analyze scoring and determine results. Coordinate reasonable testing accommodations.
 
Ensure the maintenance, accuracy and confidentially of all employee records, files and personal information. Manage and enter information into assigned databases and use computer software related to the work. Influence others in organization with regards to policies, practices, employment decisions, change management initiatives and program roll-outs. 
 
Conduct classification and compensation studies. Analyze information and make recommendations for appropriate classification, class specifications and compensation levels. 
 
Coordinate the City insurance and non-insurance benefits. Monitor, analyze and recommend compliance actions for new and evolving benefit legislation and trends and recommend changes. 
 
Coordinate and implement training programs. Ensure completion of citywide compliance training. Coordinate vendor training and evaluate content and presentation. 
 
Represent human resources to staff and Civil Service, City Council, citizens, governmental agencies, third party administrators, community groups and professional organizations. 
 
Perform other duties which may be assigned.
 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Applicable state and federal laws and regulations related to the work
  • Principles and practices of public personnel administration
  • Knowledge or ability to learn labor relations and applicable principles and practices in a collective bargaining environment 
  • Knowledge of ability to learn basic medical terminology for administration of benefits and worker’s compensation program
  • Ability to use computer applications and software related to the work 
  • Ability to independently maintain and manage tasks and responsibilities efficiently and effectively
  • Ability to arrange multiple projects effectively to be completed within expected deadlines
  • Ability to have direct and tough conversations with others as needed
  • Ability to reason logically and make sound decisions, to consider alternative and diverse perspectives, to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, to remain poised under all circumstances, and to interact effectively with people in a positive manner that engenders confidence and trust
  • Prioritization practices with the ability to reprioritize competing tasks/projects duties, effectively, in a constantly changing environment
  • Train others in work procedures

Physical Demands:
Aside from working in a general office environment while using standard office equipment, the majority of the work is sedentary in nature and consists of daily exposure to equipment that may potentially cause visual sensitivity such as computer monitors. The person in this position will be expected to be effective in the face of workplace stressors such as, but not limited to, exposure to information that may be sensitive and emotionally difficult to process, customer service complaints, maintaining the security of information, competing priorities of reasonable or high significance to the successful function of the department, etc. May need to lift, carry, push and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight and occasionally work outdoors. 
 
SUPPLEMENTAL JOB INFORMATION
  • This position is Exempt under FLSA guidelines
  • This position is at-will and exempt from the Regulations of the Civil Service Commission 
  • This position reports to a Senior Human Resources Analyst
  • Supervision exercised: May direct the work of support staff on a project basis
  • May be required to work during emergency circumstances or inclement weather conditions
  • May be required to pass a pre-placement drug screen and background investigation

Human Resources Analyst II
For assigned functional area(s): Responsible for the day-to-day operations including compliance with federal, state, City ordinances, civil service, administrative rules, collective bargaining agreements and department policies. 
 
Provide sound advice and counsel on a variety of human resources topics and/or functional areas. Analyze information, evaluate alternatives, and make sound judgments within established guidelines and exercise sound judgement in escalating complex matters to appropriate levels in the organization.
 
Prepare sensitive and statistical reports and written documents. Analyze trends and data and evaluate the effectiveness of programs and services delivered. Make recommendations to Director in budget matters. Streamline work process, set work priorities, and meet critical deadlines. Develop reports and presentations for staff and City Council. Manage contracts and third-party administrators. Effectively and regularly communicate information to those affected. Prepare clear, concise, and effective reports, presentations, training, and written materials. Interpret and apply applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Engage experts and prepare data and liability reporting for financial services, regular actuarial studies, audits, and regulatory reporting requirements. Manage resources to work within defined scope, time, and cost constraints. 
 
Serve as a liaison between HR and all City departments to advocate for all and to ensure that City departments maintain compliance with state or federal regulations on diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. Measure and forecast diversity metrics for assigned department and divisions, support management as they aim to ensure staff is receiving adequate training in the selection, management, evaluation, and retention of all groups of employees.
 
Review legislation related to human resources matters. Analyze impact on City operations and recommend policy and procedural improvements. Provide general assistance on employment issues to staff. With guidance, answer questions regarding policies and procedures, federal and state law, EEOC policies, Civil Service Regulations and Administrative Rules. 
 
Indirectly supervise human resources operations and support staff in assigned area(s) of work. Participate in the selection and evaluation of their performance and assist in staff development. May provide work direction to support staff on a project basis, relating to the areas of assignment.
 
Provide support for the labor relations program. Provide input and analysis relating to the cost and impact of contract proposals in areas of assignment. Coordinate efforts with payroll to accurately pay employees and manage human resources data. Serve as employee relations representative for City departments, manage investigations and/or investigate employee relations issues, participate, and prepare documents in hearings and arbitration.
 
Monitor changes and developments related to human resources. Evaluate impact on city operations and recommend and implement policy and procedural improvements. Advise on policies and procedures and ensure consistent interpretation and application of federal and state law, Civil Service Regulations, Administrative Rules, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and various collective bargaining agreements and resolutions. 
 
Design and implement recruitment programs. Construct testing materials. Conduct job analyses to determine appropriate selection factors, resources and tools. Participate in recruitment testing and interviews. Analyze complex scoring and determine results. Coordinate reasonable testing accommodations.
 
Ensure the maintenance, accuracy and confidentially of all employee records, files and personal information. Manage and enter information into assigned databases and use computer software related to the work. Influence others in organization with regards to policies, practices, employment decisions, change management initiatives and program roll-outs. 
 
Conduct classification and compensation studies. Analyze information and make recommendations for appropriate classification, class specifications and compensation levels. 
 
Coordinate the City’s Group Health Plan, insurance benefits and non-insurance benefits. Monitor, analyze and recommend compliance actions for new and evolving benefit legislation and trends and recommend changes. May serve as co-chair on the Group Health Committee.
 
Coordinate and implement training programs. Ensure completion of citywide compliance training. Coordinate vendor training and evaluate content and presentation. 
 
Represent human resources to staff and Civil Service, City Council, citizens, governmental agencies, third party administrators, community groups and professional organizations. May serve as the back-up for the City’s Civil Service Commission. Ensure staff completion of agenda, minutes, and confidential packet within assigned areas. Participate in quarterly meetings when necessary.
 
Perform other duties which may be assigned.
 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Applicable state and federal laws and regulations related to the work
  • Principles and practices of public personnel administration
  • Knowledge of labor relations and applicable principles and practices in a collective bargaining environment 
  • Knowledge of basic medical terminology for administration of benefits and worker’s compensation program
  • Ability to use computer applications and software related to the work 
  • Ability to independently maintain and manage tasks and responsibilities efficiently and effectively
  • Ability to arrange multiple projects effectively to be completed within expected deadlines
  • Ability to have direct and tough conversations with others as needed
  • Ability to reason logically and make sound decisions, to consider alternative and diverse perspectives, to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, to remain poised under all circumstances, and to interact effectively with people in a positive manner that engenders confidence and trust
  • Prioritization practices with the ability to reprioritize competing tasks/projects duties, effectively, in a constantly changing environment
  • Train others in work procedures 
Physical Demands:
Aside from working in a general office environment while using standard office equipment, the majority of the work is sedentary in nature and consists of daily exposure to equipment that may potentially cause visual sensitivity such as computer monitors. The person in this position will be expected to be effective in the face of workplace stressors such as, but not limited to, exposure to information that may be sensitive and emotionally difficult to process, customer service complaints, maintaining the security of information, competing priorities of reasonable or high significance to the successful function of the department, etc. May need to lift, carry, push and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight and occasionally work outdoors.
 
SUPPLEMENTAL JOB INFORMATION
  • This position is Exempt under FLSA guidelines
  • This position is at-will and exempt from the Regulations of the Civil Service Commission 
  • This position reports to a Senior Human Resources Analyst
  • Supervision exercised: Supervise the work of support staff
  • May be required to work during emergency circumstances or inclement weather conditions
  • May be required to pass a pre-placement drug screen and background investigation
SUPPLEMENTAL JOB POSTING INFORMATION

You are required to submit any required documents as requested above, at time of application for further consideration. Failure to submit the required and/or requested information may result in rejection of your application. 

Recruitment Communication:
Human Resources will be contacting you at various stages of the recruitment process via email, even if you have chosen U.S. mail for prior application processes or for applications with other agencies. Please make sure your email address is accurate.
Reasonable Accommodation:
Human Resources will make efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to disabled candidates in the selection process. If you have special needs, please notify the Human Resources office when you turn in your application or at least three (3) business days prior to the examination/interview by calling (775) 353-2345.
Disclaimer:
The City of Sparks reserves the right to select applicants who demonstrate the best combination of qualifications for the position.