Join our organization in this new limited-term role! If you’re looking for an opportunity to contribute to a growing organization by leveraging creative talent acquisition strategies, then Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) may the right place for you! This position offers an opportunity for an entry-level Human Resources professional to be at the forefront of innovative Human Resources practices through supporting SCAG’s talent management strategy and operational needs.
 
 In this role, the Human Resources Analyst I will support strategic talent management goals and core talent programs for the agency. The incumbent will serve as a recruitment subject matter expert and must be able to design, develop, and conduct innovative recruitment campaigns to source highly qualified, diverse candidates for all types and levels of positions, while ensuring operational excellence and equitable hiring process through all stages of the recruitment. The incumbent will also be expected to become a trusted resource among employees and management. If you have a passion for creating and delivering an exceptional candidate experience and attracting and retaining diverse and underrepresented talent, then we’d love to meet you! 
 
Serving as a strategic resource to the agency, the Human Resources Division consists of three business units dedicated to supporting approximately 200 employees. The Human Resources Division champions SCAG’s culture and is committed to fostering an equitable and empowering candidate and employee experience. This position reports into the Talent Culture business unit, which is responsible for overseeing SCAG’s Talent Acquisition efforts.

WHO WE ARE
As a mission-driven organization, SCAG is committed to attracting and retaining talent who embody SCAG’s values. SCAG's workforce is passionate and committed to innovation that improves the quality of life for all Southern Californians. When you join SCAG, you can expect a culture where collaboration and teamwork is fostered. 
 
SCAG operates as a hybrid organization because we recognize that work can be successfully performed in various locations. Designing a work environment and culture where SCAG’s mission, effectiveness, and collaboration can be more flexibly served demonstrates our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) by supporting work-life balance for our employees, retaining our existing dedicated staff, and increasing access to new talent pools.
 
As part of our Work@SCAG hybrid approach, employees’ eligibility in the three work models (office, hybrid, remote) will depend on the department, position, responsibilities, and duties. All work models require employees to work from a location based within the SCAG region. This position is expected to be in the office at least one day per week. 
 
WHAT WE BELIEVE
MISSION
To foster innovative regional solutions that improve the lives of Southern Californians through inclusive collaboration, visionary planning, regional advocacy, information sharing, and promoting best practices.
 
VISION
Southern California's Catalyst for a Brighter Future.
 
SCAG CORE VALUES

• Be Open: Be accessible, candid, collaborative and transparent in the work we do.
• Lead by Example: Commit to integrity and equity in working to meet the diverse needs of all people and communities in our region.
• Make an Impact: In all endeavors, effect positive and sustained outcomes that make our region thrive.
• Be Courageous: Have confidence that taking deliberate, bold and purposeful risks can yield new and valuable benefits.

 
OUR LOCATION
SCAG headquarters is located in the hub of busy downtown Los Angeles, at Figueroa and 7th streets. SCAG has recently relocated to the 900 Wilshire Building, a new, multi-use hotel and office complex that features state of the art architecture and technology. The downtown area has expanded with LA Live, new restaurants, music, sports, shopping, libraries, museums and theaters. SCAG is in a culturally diverse area near Koreatown, Little Tokyo, Chinatown, Olvera Street and Grand Central Market. Southern California boasts near-perfect weather and close proximity to mountains, beaches and deserts, which encourages physical fitness and year-round activities.
 
For ease of commuting, the LA office is located across the street from the Metro Red Line 7th St. station and is easily accessible by commuter trains and buses serving surrounding areas. Metro's light rail and subway connect downtown LA to Hollywood, Universal City, Santa Monica, Pasadena, Azusa, Long Beach and many vibrant and up-and-coming neighborhoods.

• Lead full life-cycle recruitments by developing innovative strategies to source, identify, and engage highly qualified and diverse candidates for a wide range of positions
• Develop and execute recruitments with identified key deliverables and timelines; monitor progress and hold hiring teams accountable for deadlines, while anticipating needs and proactively recommending solutions
• Serve as a recruitment subject matter expert to the Human Resources team, hiring managers, and leaders on integrating inclusive and equitable hiring practices into our recruiting operations
• Develop selection assessments that ensure validity, reliability, and compliance with Federal and State laws to deliver key talent initiatives aligned with business needs
• Support the development of recruitment metrics and reports
• Participate in the development and implementation of new or revised human resources programs, systems, procedures, and methods of operation
• Collaborate with internal communications staff to support employment branding efforts and produce Human Resources communication aligned with the agency’s communication needs
• Support outreach, prospective candidate engagement, and talent attraction efforts to position SCAG as a choice employer
• Remain current on all relevant hiring regulations, laws, procedures and administration as well as in the field of public sector human resources administration with special attention to California requirements
• Assist and provide analytical level support other functional areas of Human Resources as needed, such as Organizational Development, Performance Management, and Learning and Development
• Perform other duties as assigned

Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required skills, knowledge, and abilities may be considered.
 
A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be with a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
 
We’ll be a great match if you also have: 
 

• Experience leading full life-cycle recruitments
• Experience proactively building talent pipelines of underrepresented individuals
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to establish trust and maintain collaborative and effective working relationships internally with SCAG staff and management across all departments
• Strong analytical skills to provide meaningful recommendations related to process improvement and workflow
• Experience utilizing an applicant tracking system (ATS) 
• The ability to effectively communicate to convey clear and succinct messages that are targeted to the needs of the audience, both in written form and verbally 
• Sound judgment and excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of principles, practices, and techniques of human resources administration, including recruitment and selection, learning and development, classification, compensation, and/or benefits administration; project management principles and concepts; applicable employment laws including federal, state, and local

 

Please note, this posting will remain open until Monday, April 3, 2023 with the first application review taking place on Monday, March 20, 2023. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply prior to that date. We anticipate interviews for this position will be held in five weeks.

An eligible list will be created for this recruitment and may be used to fill future limited-term and/or regular vacancies in this classification.

The information you provide on the application and supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and used to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the hiring process. Please be advised that failure to provide complete and accurate information in the application and supplemental questionnaire may result in disqualification of your application even if you possess the qualifying experience or education. Please be as specific as possible and include all information as requested. Comments such as "see resume or application" will not be considered as a sufficient response. Please note that all information is subject to verification at any time in the hiring process. Falsification of any information may result in disqualification or dismissal.  Southern California Association of Governments is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to embracing and actively supporting a diverse workforce. We strive to promote inclusion where the personal dignity and value of each person is recognized and celebrated. In order to achieve this objective, we must hire, retain, and inspire the right people to do the right work. Each member of the workforce is charged with contributing diversity of thought through intersectional identities and experiences. All applicants are considered without regard to protected classes including gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, race, religion, or sex. The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provision contained in this job announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.