Principal Human Resources Analyst (Learning & Organizational Development)

Definition

Under direction, performs the most complex and specialized human resources functions, and serves as an expert in one or more areas of the following areas: recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, benefits, payroll, training and organizational development, labor relations, worker's compensation and safety, equal employment opportunities, and other areas as assigned; and performs related work as assigned.

Distinguishing Characteristics

This class performs the most complex and highly specialized professional human resources work in support of the District's goals and objectives. Incumbents are responsible for providing project leadership and developing, implementing, and monitoring new and/or revised human resources programs. Incumbents perform analytical work that is complex and highly specialized which requires a high degree of initiative and independent judgement. This class is distinguished from the Supervising Human Resources analyst, in that the latter supervises assigned staff on a continuing basis and conducts performance appraisals. This class is also distinguished from the Assistant Human Resources Manager in that the latter performs management duties with responsibility for a program or defined functional area.

Performs and leads the most complex and highly specialized projects and assignments related to the areas of human resources management.

Plans, coordinates, and conducts a variety of difficult and highly sensitive human resources assignments; directs and reviews the work plan for assigned human resources services and activities; monitors workflow and reviews work products, methods, and procedures.

Develops, leads, implements, and administers human resources programs, projects, policies and procedures.

Monitors, researches, and analyzes current and proposed policies, regulations, legislation, and personnel trends; determines impact on Air District's personnel services; recommends appropriate actions; designs procedures and forms for implementation.

Consults management and employees on employee relations and other personnel-related matters, including interpretation and application of various District policies and procedures.

Identifies opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures; identifies resource needs; reviews with appropriate management staff; implements improvements.

Prepares human resources related Board/Committee agenda items; develops and prepares presentation materials; serves as subject matter resource at Board/Committee and presents agenda item to the Board/Committee as assigned.

Leads the development of the Air District's training curriculum to enhance organizational and employee development; conducts training assessments and recommends appropriate courses or action; coordinates training activities; presents training.

Represents the Human Resources Office and the Air District in meetings, conferences, workshops, trainings and other forums; confers with representatives of other governmental jurisdictions.

Develops strategies to address Equal Employment Opportunity concerns/issues; advises management on policies; prepares, updates and monitors Equal Employment Opportunity Plan.

Leads and participates in the implementation and upgrade of the Human Resources Information System (HRIS) and database; maintains the District's HRIS and database; generates system reports.

A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skill is:

Education:

Completion of a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a closely related field.

Experience:

Four years of professional and analytical human resources experience.

Professional human resources experience in a public agency setting is desirable.

Substitution:

Directly related experience may substitute for education on a year for year basis.

Interested individuals must submit a completed BAAQMD application, chronological resume, and responses to the supplemental questionnaire by 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 22th. Applications are accepted online. Please visit our website at w ww.baaqmd.gov/jobs to apply or to download an application.

Resumes must be attached to the application and will not be accepted in lieu of the required application materials. Postmarks, faxes, and e-mailed applications will not be accepted.

Supplemental Questions Instructions:

Individuals who apply for this position must respond to each of the required supplemental questions. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Office no later than the time and date specified in this vacancy announcement. The responses to the supplemental application questions will be used in accordance with the procedures indicated under the Selection Criteria section.

Please limit your responses to one page per question. Do not combine your responses or reference your application, resume, or any other requested documentation that you have included with your application packet to answer a question. This information will be evaluated as is and may be used to determine those applicants with the most directly related experience, education, and training to continue in the selection process. It is very important to provide a concise, clear, legible, complete response to each question.

Selection Criteria:

Selection may be based upon a competitive examination consisting of a written exercise, interview, or combination of the two. Depending on the number of qualified applicants, an application screening and/or panel interview may be used to determine the most qualified applicants.

The Air District may hire from this recruitment process to fill future vacancies occurring within the next 18 months.

Persons with disabilities who may require reasonable accommodations during the application and/or selection process should notify the Human Resources Office at (415) 749-4980.

The District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.