Senior/principal human resources analyst

Description Role

This role serves as a key advisor on complex employee relations matters, leading investigations, guiding leadership through risk-based decisions, and shaping consistent, fair, and legally sound workplace practices across the organization. This position will be filled at either a Senior or Principal level, depending on qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. This is a Limited-Term assignment with an anticipated duration of two years.

Overview of the Human Resources Program

Working in close collaboration with employees, managers, and executives, the Human Resources team has a reputation for delivering programs and services that contribute to the overall effectiveness of the organization. Supporting more than 400 employees, who represent all stages of career development from entry-level interns to senior executives, and a diverse range of technical expertise, the Human Resources team designs, implements, and facilitates programs and practices that allow the agency to leverage the very best from its talented staff. The team is progressive, proactive, and provides outstanding customer service; they have contributed to the agency’s ability to deliver on its regional responsibilities by attracting, retaining, and developing a highly productive, engaged, and knowledgeable workforce. Current initiatives of the team are directly tied to agency strategic goals and include workforce planning, performance management, career development, recognition, and organizational development.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct complex, sensitive, and high-risk investigations.
• Advise on matters related to discipline, adverse actions, grievances, employee counseling, and similar areas. Additionally, ensure that official case files are kept up-to-date and in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Interpret, draft, and update policies, to remain current with federal and state regulations and laws.
• Offer guidance on matters including substance abuse, sexual harassment, work hours, changes in working conditions and schedules, job-related stress, and other workforce issues.
• Offer coaching and recommendations in accordance with SANDAG’s policies and practices, ensuring clear and effective communication with teammates at all levels.
• Support the research of facts and legal precedents and assist in developing case strategies.
• Prepare and present findings to recommend and implement actions for resolving complex human resources issues.
• Communicate progress on investigations and information effectively, suggest the implementation of improvements, and escalate issues or risks as necessary.

Typical Qualifications

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with major course work in human resources management, organizational development, psychology, business/public administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree is desirable. A professional Human Resources certification, such as Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), is desirable. Minimum qualifications include: progressively responsible, full-time professional experience in human resources management, employee relations, administration, and the analysis of data, policies, and documentation in support of business or program operations, with at least five (5) years required for the Senior level, and seven (7) years required for the Principal level. Demonstrated experience with employment interviews related to employee grievances and preparing a variety of written documents such as letters, memos, analysis summaries, policies, procedures, and various reports. Demonstrated understanding of the need to maintain confidentiality and act with diplomacy when working with personnel records, salary histories, and other employee data. Experience coordinating the timely submission of documentation; experience preparing summary reports that communicate investigation status and recommending follow-up action plans when insufficiencies are found. Experience researching, compiling, analyzing, and maintaining sources of information related to a broad range of human resources programs and services; experience making appropriate recommendations on technical and complex personnel issues. Demonstrated ability to establish rapport with staff members, management, government personnel, and others and foster positive and harmonious working relationships with those met in the course of work. Ability to read and interpret policies, federal and state laws, and related forms; ability to comprehend technical information, such as government regulations and policies in order to remain current on benefits and retirement laws, regulations, and requirements. Demonstrated computer software proficiency using the Microsoft Office Suite; advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment; managing time; balancing multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities effectively. This position will be filled at the Senior or Principal level, depending on qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

Annual Salary Ranges:

• Senior Human Resources Analyst: $93,725 - $145,288
• Principal Human Resources Analyst: $108,534 - $168,230

This employer does not participate in the federal E-Verify program. Employment is contingent upon the employee’s ability to provide documentation verifying identity and authorization to work in the United States.