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NEOGOV · 5 months ago

Human Resources Analyst I/II/III

Merced County Human Resources 2222 M Street Merced, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid, Senior Level

$67K/yr - $118K/yr

NEOGOV is seeking a Human Resources Analyst I/II/III to provide professional human resources services in areas such as recruitment, classification, and labor relations. The role involves managing various HR projects, advising departments on HR policies, and administering employee benefit programs.

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Responsibilities

Responsible for major projects including classification and salary audits, salary surveys, non-contract meet and confer salary surveys, special studies and reports

Serves as a contact for department staff to provide direction, recommendations and interpretation/application of County policies

Dispute resolutions, contract compliance, department personnel and management interventions and liaison on satellite Human Resources operations. May act as neutral observer in departmental appeal meetings

Administers the County drug and alcohol testing program for safety-sensitive employees

Research legislation, case law, and other labor relation activities

Develop and update Merced County Rules & Regulations and Operations Directives to comply with Federal and State laws

Design and conduct management and non-management employee training for County

Participate in employer-employee relations activities

Counsels employees on personnel questions or problems

Assists in the recruitment and selection process and evaluate application forms

Administers DOJ live scan process for pre-employment/promotional candidates in compliance with State laws

Develops new job specifications and determines salary placement. Updates and modifies existing specifications as necessary

Administers staffing modifications at the direction of the Board in compliance with County policy

Develops and reviews materials in compliance with EEO, Affirmative Action, ADA, FLSA, FMLA, FEHA and other County, State and Federal policies

Conducts interactive meetings with injured employees in compliance with applicable laws, may initiate fitness for duty examinations, and provide guidance/direction to departments

Assist Counsel in preparation of employment related hearings/lawsuits. May be called as a witness in employment hearings

Assist in development of departmental responses for DFEH/EEOC complaints

Prepares Board agenda items and other county documents related to departmental functions

Organizes evaluate and maintain County employee life insurance, health insurance and disability benefit plans, Workers Compensation and Deferred Compensation programs

Analyze new legislation, plan experience data, plan costs, trends and utilization statistics and makes recommendations regarding plan modifications for enhanced benefits, cost containment and effective administration

Negotiate and monitor agreements and contracts with plan care and review providers

Provide information for and participates in meetings with employee and retiree associations and their attorneys regarding health and/or disability plan activities

Make presentations to employees, retirees and outside groups

Recommend resolutions or resolve sensitive and complex issues and concerns related to agenda items

Provides professional human resources/personnel services and counsel in areas of recruitment, classification, compensation, labor relations, and organizational development to management

Analyze the effect of new laws or administrative regulations on human resources programs

Recommend resolutions to sensitive and complex issues as designated

Designs and conducts employee training modules and orientation programs as designated

Investigate and dispose grievances, research legislation, and perform labor relations' activities

Advises departments on classification and compensation requests and issues as assigned

Plan and conduct recruitment activities and provide analysis of staffing requirements

Develop recruitment sources and disseminates recruitment information

Remain abreast of new trends, developments and innovations in the field of human resources

Conduct classification, task analyses, and job restructuring studies and conduct audits

Participates in negotiations with employee and retiree associations, plan carriers and contract consultants for health and disability plans

Analyze data, interpret policies, procedures and regulations; develop appropriate conclusions

Meet deadlines under stressful and sometimes adversarial conditions; complete multiple projects with conflicting deadlines

Resolve conflicts and respond appropriately to complaints

Maintain confidential information in accordance with legal standards and County regulations

Represent the County; make presentations

Operate a personal computer and other office equipment

Establish, implement and achieve goals and objectives

Qualification

Human Resources AdministrationLabor RelationsEmployee TrainingClassificationCompensationHealth Plan AdministrationData AnalysisConflict ResolutionPublic SpeakingTeam CollaborationProblem Solving

Required

Level I - None required

Level II - Two (2) years of responsible professional public human resources/personnel administration or health plan administration experience

Level III - Three (3) years of progressively responsible professional public human resources/personnel administration or health plan administration experience which includes the analysis of sensitive and complex administrative matters and the development and implementation of recommendations

OR Two (2) years successful performance as a Human Resources Analyst II in Merced County

Level I - Equivalent to graduation from a four year college or university in public, business, personnel or health administration, or political science or a related field. (Progressively responsible para-professional or professional personnel experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis)

Level II & III - Equivalent to graduation from a four (4) year college or university in public, business, personnel or health administration, political science, or a closely related field. A Master's Degree in Human Resources Management, or Public or Business Administration with course work in labor relations, classification management, and compensation administration may be substituted for two (2) years of the required experience. (Additional directly related experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis)

Possess a valid California driver's license at time of appointment and maintain

Knowledge of principles and practices of public personnel administration, life, medical, dental and visions health plans (self-insured and insured), claims administration, utilization review and provider practices

Knowledge of job analysis, job evaluation and classification practices

Knowledge of methods of public relations, recruitment, and examining

Knowledge of EEO and Affirmative Action guidelines

Knowledge of public sector employer/employee relations, activities and practices

Knowledge of interviewing theory and practices

Knowledge of current trends in personnel administration and literature in the field

Knowledge of human resources information systems

Knowledge of research and statistical methodology

Knowledge of spreadsheet and data base software applications

Knowledge of federal and state laws relating to health plan and disability income administration, principles and practices of effective supervision and personnel management, employment law and employer-employee relations

Knowledge of conflict resolution and contract negotiation skills

Knowledge of California employment law and employer-employee relation statutes

Ability to interpret and apply rules and regulations

Ability to collect data and utilize it in making clear and concise reports

Ability to conduct classification and salary audits and develop classification specifications

Ability to provide human resources/personnel services to department management

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department officials, employees, employee organization representatives and the public

Ability to train and direct professional and/or technical staff

Ability to conduct effective meetings and hearings

Ability to prepare written and oral financial and statistical recommendations, reports and presentations

Benefits

May receive, depending upon classification, 96 hours per Fiscal Year.

10 days the first 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 160 hours), 15 days in the second 5 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 240 hours), and 20 days after 10 years of continuous employment (limited to a maximum of 320 hours). Optional annual sell back of a portion of accumulated vacation leave hours (maximum - 40 hours).

0.0625 hours sick leave for each paid regularly scheduled work hour. 16 days (130 hours per year) with unlimited accumulation. Optional annual buy back of a portion of accumulated sick leave hours upon meeting certain criteria.

Twelve paid holidays annually plus two optional holidays.

Five (5) regularly scheduled consecutive workdays.

Medical Insurance - Merced County offers multiple Medical Plans and contributes towards employee and dependent premiums. Medical plan availability varies based on bargaining units.

Dental Insurance - Delta Dental

County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)

Vision Insurance - VSP

County pays 100% of the premium for employees and 50% for dependent(s)

Management Disability Insurance - Unit 20 Unrepresented Management Levels A-E - 100% premium paid by employer

County-paid Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance

Voluntary Term and Whole Life Insurance are available - premium paid by employee

The County offers a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. Employees choose their investment funds and can make pretax contributions to the plan up to the maximum allowable.

The retirement plan is a defined benefit plan administered pursuant to the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 and other provisions of the California Government Code. MCERA members also pay into Social Security.

Anthem EAP services provide up to five face-to-face counseling sessions per incident and provides a toll-free "800" hotline available 24/7 for emergencies and crisis intervention.

The County of Merced has partnered with Employee Savings Tickets to provide discounted coupons and tickets for all county employees to attractions throughout the state and out-of-state.