What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Personnel Analyst position at County of Yolo?
The County of Yolo Human Resources (HR) Department is recruiting for motivated and experienced human resources professionals to fill one (1) full-time position in the class of Senior Personnel Analyst.
About the Position
This Senior Personnel Analyst position will report to a Human Resources Manager or higher-level personnel and provide expert advice and guidance to County departments, staff, and other HR business partners. Areas of support and oversight include, but not limited to, recruitment and selection, employee onboarding, classification and compensation, policy development and interpretation, workforce planning and training, performance management, HRIS, and personnel administration and relations.
The incumbent is expected to exercise high degree of independent judgement in day-to-day assignments and is assigned comprehensive analyses, studies, countywide programs, and special projects that typically involve extensive advance planning and scheduling. The ideal candidate will
The incumbent is expected to exercise high degree of independent judgement in day-to-day assignments and is assigned comprehensive analyses, studies, countywide programs, and special projects that typically involve extensive advance planning and scheduling. The ideal candidate will
- Be a self-directed, positive, and customer-focused individual who enjoys collaborating with staff and stakeholders to contribute to the overall success and growth of the department and organization.
- Demonstrate proactiveness in the County’s and HR Department’s efforts to update and enhance pertinent policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
- Possess a high level of functional knowledge, skill, and expertise across multiple HR disciplines.
- Exhibit a progressive and forward-thinking approach to problem solving, as well as possess strong communication and analytical skills.
- Demonstrate a commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive work environment.
How to Apply
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit an online County of Yolo Employment Application, resume, verification of education, and responses to the supplemental questions at the time of filing. For important and detailed information regarding the application and selection process for this recruitment, please review the APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS section of this job announcement.
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Applies, interprets and ensures departmental compliance with general personnel administration practices and procedures and negotiated memoranda of understanding, county codes, and other appropriate rules and regulations relating to recruitment, selection, employee/labor relations, and professional development.
- Confers with departmental representatives on sensitive and/or volatile personnel issues, strategies, and courses of action.
- Investigates, researches, hears, and attempts to resolve issues relating to selection, classification, and contract maintenance.
- Develops, coordinates, and oversees comprehensive recruitment processes for assigned departments; coordinates recruitment details with County departments and HR business partners; and responds to requests for recruitment information with candidates for employment.
- Attends, records the proceedings of, and assists in researching, developing, costing, and presenting issues and proposals as part of the collective bargaining process.
- Conducts and provides staff assistance in countywide and departmental training programs and oversees specialized program assignments.
- Reviews, evaluates, develops, and/or revises recommendations relating to existing and new county policies.
Experience: Three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in personnel work involving recruitment, examination, classification, risk management, collective bargaining, classification, and salary administration.
Substitution: Additional years of qualifying experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.
License
Some positions in this classification may require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver’s license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.
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Application Process
It is recommended that you print this job bulletin for future reference. Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position. Application information must be current, concise, and related to the requirements in this job announcement. A resume may be included with your application; however, it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. Verification of education (official/unofficial transcripts or copy of diploma) must be attached to your application. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
Additional documents may be submitted to the Yolo County Human Resources Department in any one or more of the following ways:
- As an attachment to the online application
- By e-mail to jobs@yolocounty.gov
- By fax to (530) 666-8049
- By hand-delivery to 625 Court Street, Room 101, Woodland, CA 95695. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Human Resources is not responsible for the untimely delivery of materials sent via U.S./specialized mail, or County interoffice mail.
Selection Procedure
The selection process steps may change with or without notice. The following is a tentative schedule of events that will occur as part of the selection process:
- Screening for Minimum Qualifications
- Screening for Best Qualified
- Department Selection Interviews
- Reference Checks
- Conditional Job Offer, pending: Pre-Employment Exams
- Drug & Alcohol Screening
- Department of Justice LiveScan
- Confirmed Job Offer
Verification of Education
Acceptable forms of educational documentation are official/unofficial transcripts or copy of diploma that list the student's name, institution name, field of study and date the degree was awarded. For recent graduates who have not received proof of their degree, a letter from the registrar's office stating that all requirements for graduation have been met and listing the field of study will be sufficient proof of graduation.
Any submitted documents will not be returned. Please do not send originals; copies of the required documents are acceptable.
All foreign transcripts or diplomas must be in English. If the institution does not provide these documents in English, the applicant will need to provide a translation which has been done by a professional agency. The County of Yolo will accept education as equivalent to U.S. accreditation from Institutions that are listed as members of the International Association of Universities. You may check for your school by visiting the IAU web site (https://www.iau-aiu.net/content/institutions).
Applicants who possess a degree or completed coursework that is not from an accredited college or university, must submit one of the following:
- A written statement from a U.S accredited university or college that states that the applicant is qualified for entrance to a program of graduate studies for which a degree in a related field is required.
- An evaluation of the applicant's degree and coursework equivalency by a private organization that provides foreign credential evaluation services. The evaluation must include a comparison of comparable U.S. courses for content, credit and grade.
Note: Foreign language documents must include a precise word-for-word English translation of all foreign language documents. It is the responsibility of each applicant to satisfactorily prove to the County that the applicant meets the specific requirements listed on the job announcement for each specific examination. The following is a list of private organizations that provide foreign credential evaluation services. Fees range from $50 to $400 per document; processing times vary from 5-20 business days. For further information, please contact the organization(s). The County of Yolo does not endorse these business entities. This list has been developed for informational purposes only.
EDUCATIONAL RECORDS EVALUATION SERVICE
601 University Ave., Suite 127
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 921-0790
www.eres.com
FOREIGN EDUCATION DOCUMENT SERVICE
P.O. Box 151739
San Diego, CA 92175
(619) 265-5810
www.documentservice.org
CENTER FOR APPLIED RESEARCH, EVALUATION & EDUCATION, INC.
P.O. Box 18358
Anaheim, CA 92817
(714) 237-9272
www.iescaree.com
GLOBAL SERVICES ASSOCIATES, INC.
409 North Pacific Coast Highway, # 393
Redondo Beach, CA 90277
(310) 828-5709
www.globaleval.org
INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION RESEARCH FOUNDATION CREDENTIALS
EVALUATION SERVICE
P.O. Box 3665
Culver City, CA 90231-3665
(310) 258-9451
www.ierf.org
Screening for Best Qualified
The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses must be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant's education, training, and experience will be evaluated by the subject matter expert(s) to determine the best qualified candidates.
The supplemental questions are designed to elicit specific information regarding a candidate's experience, education, and training. Responses must be consistent with the information on your application and are subject to verification. If a job included responsibilities applicable to several questions, separate the different functions of the job to answer all the questions completely. Resumes or referral to the application or other questionnaire responses will not be accepted in lieu of completing each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question. Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant's education, training, and experience will be evaluated by the subject matter expert(s) to determine the best qualified candidates.
Contact Information
For questions about the position or about employment with the County, please contact Human Resources by e-mail at jobs@yolocounty.gov or by phone at (530) 666-8055.
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of the County of Yolo to provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons, regardless of sex, sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state or local laws or ordinance. The County will comply with all of its obligations under State and Federal laws regarding the provision of reasonable accommodations to applicants.
Reasonable testing arrangements may be made to accommodate applicants with disabilities or who are unable to attend a scheduled test due to religious reasons in accordance with the Fair Employment and Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Please call the County of Yolo Human Resources Office at (530) 666-8055 at least five (5) business days prior to the scheduled test date to request accommodation. Documentation from a medical doctor, rehabilitation counselor, or other qualified professional will be required.
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