Human Resources Analyst - Workforce Planning

Description * Notice of Change: The application deadline has been extended to open until filled.

SALARY: Workforce Planning Analyst I: $99,765- $127,345 Annually Workforce Planning Analyst II: $104,767- $133,700 Annually The County of Santa Barbara's Human Resources Department is currently accepting applications to fill a full-time Workforce Planning Analyst in Santa Barbara, California.

This position is categorized as a Human Resources Management Professional job classification within the County's Management Professional Series.

If you're passionate about personnel management and classification/compensation analysis, and have a keen eye for detail, we want to hear from you!

In this role, you will play a pivotal part in shaping the County's workforce, influencing strategic planning, and ensuring the effective management of human resources operations.

THE POSITION: As members of the Human Resources team, we are stewards of the County of Santa Barbara's greatest strategic asset: Our People.

As a Workforce Planning Analyst, you will perform the classification and compensation function within the Fiscal and Workforce Planning Division.

You will collaborate closely with the Senior Workforce Planning Analyst and Fiscal and Workforce Planning Division Chief, contributing to the overall success of the division.

This role offers the opportunity to provide valuable input into personnel decisions, career development, and fiscal/administrative operations.

The Ideal Candidate will: * Be detail-oriented and possess strong analytical skills (written and numerical). * Be highly organized and able to follow-through and complete work assignments independently.

* Have excellent time management skills to manage multiple deadlines and projects.

* Possess a goal-oriented, innovative, and solutions-driven mind-set to accomplish departmental and countywide goals while balancing customer service and upholding the classification and compensation system.

* Have excellent professional communication skills (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, and the ability to connect and communicate effectively with a wide variety of individuals.

* Understand, interpret, and apply Civil Service Rules, Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), and Resolutions.

Examples of Duties * Plans and conducts job analyses to describe the duties and responsibilities, minimum qualifications, and knowledge and abilities required for successful performance.

* Prepares or revises job classification specifications.

* Compiles and analyzes compensation data.

* Performs analysis, maintenance, and complex reporting of employee data * Initiates requests for reclassification, reorganization, and compensation adjustments when necessary.

* Participates in organization-wide classification studies and classification plan maintenance.

* Conducts audits of individual positions for assigned departments; recommends allocation of positions to appropriate classes.

* Analyzes workforce data to support recommendations to executive leadership.

* Recommends allocation of positions to appropriate job classifications.

* Provides advice and guidance to departments in the interpretation and application of ordinances, memoranda of understanding, personnel regulations, policies and procedures.

* Reviews and approves personnel transactions.

* Determines the necessity of and conducts audits of individual positions for assigned departments * Evaluates requests for compensation adjustments above departmental authority.

* Performs related duties as assigned.

Employment Standards The knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below may be acquired through various types of training, education, and experience.

A typical way to acquire the required knowledge and abilities would be: Equivalent of a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in human resources, organization development, public or business administration, or related field; AND one (1) year of experience in planning, analysis, coordination, and evaluation in the field of Human Resources or one (1) year of experience as a Human Resources Generalist.

Licenses and Certificates: For specific positions, possession and maintenance of a valid California driver's license and the ability to meet automobile insurability requirements of the County or the ability to provide suitable transportation needs as a condition of continued employment.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Public sector experience performing complex classification or compensation analysis.

Possession of any of the following certifications: * IMPA HR Certified Professional (e.g.

IPMA-CP, IPMA-SCP) * SHRM Certified Professional (e.g.

SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP) * Certified Compensation Professional (e.g.

CCP) Knowledge of: * Principles and practices of public administration and principles of organization, management, and staffing.

* Pertinent local, State and Federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes.

* Principles and practices of public finance, budgeting, and fiscal control.

* Standard and accepted modern research techniques, including the use of surveys and questionnaires.

* Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment.

* Computer software, including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database applications.

* English usage, spelling, punctuation, and grammar.

Ability to: * Identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and problem solve operational and technical policies and procedures.

* Understand, interpret, and apply complex rules and procedures.

* Analyze systems and administrative and management practices and identify opportunities for improvement.

* Assist with the design and development of effective management and human resources programs.

* Determine effective methods of research, compile data, and present in a form most likely to enhance understanding.

* Interpret and apply pertinent local, State, and Federal laws and regulations.

* Analyze situations quickly and objectively, apply appropriate elements of decision making and determine the proper course of action.

* Exercise initiative, sound independent judgment, tact, sensitivity, and discretion and maintain confidentiality within established guidelines.

* Collaborate with various community groups in a tactful and effective manner.

* Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

* Observe and problem solve operational and technical policies and procedures; recall and utilize a variety of information; work under time pressure and complete a high volume of tasks; focus on a single task for long periods of time.

* Read, analyze, evaluate, and summarize written materials and statistical data, including reports, financial reports, and budgets.

* Learn, understand, interpret, explain, and apply complex rules and procedures.

* Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse range of individuals, including but not limited to coworkers, subordinate staff, supervisors, other managers, professional agencies, and the general public.

For full description of the job classification including the knowledge and abilities for the position, click HERE.

Supplemental Information APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS: * Review applications to determine those applicants who meet the employment standards.

* Online Microsoft Excel Assessment.

Candidates who advance to this step will be notified by email with instructions to complete the assessment.

The deadline to complete the assessment will be clearly stated in the invitation.

Candidates must complete and pass this assessment to continue in the selection process.

* Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking.

Responses to the required supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated and scored.

Candidates' final score and rank on the eligibility list will be determined by their responses to the supplemental questionnaire.

This process may be eliminated if there are fewer than 11 qualified candidates.

Candidates must receive a percentage score of at least 70 on the Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking Assessment to be placed on an employment list.

An adjustment may be made to raw scores based on factors listed in Civil Service Rule VI.

Those candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list for a minimum of three months.

At the time the employment list is established, all candidates will receive an email notice of their score on the exam(s), rank on the employment list, and exact duration of the employment list.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants.

Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting.

We require verification of needed accommodation from a professional source, such as a Medical Provider or a learning institution.

Conditional Job Offer: Once a conditional offer of employment has been made, the selected candidate will be required to successfully complete a criminal background investigation and satisfactory reference checks.

The appointee must also satisfactorily complete a twelve (12) month probationary period.

Recruiters will correspond with applicants by e-mail during each step in the recruitment process.

Applicants are reminded to check spam filters continuously during the Recruitment & Selection Process steps listed above to ensure they do not miss required deadlines.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The County of Santa Barbara provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any type with regard to any characteristic or status protected by any federal law, state law, or Santa Barbara County ordinance.

The County continues to be committed to a merit-based selection process and to eliminating barriers to attracting and retaining top qualified candidates.

The County has a long-standing practice of providing a work environment that respects the dignity of individual employees and values their contributions to our organization.

Disaster Service Worker: Pursuant to Governmental code section 3100, all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service.

Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.

BENEFITS: For more information on County benefits, please visit, In addition, applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for retirement reciprocity and time and service credit towards an advanced vacation accrual rate.

APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE: Open until filled.

Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day at Collin Graham, Senior Talent Acquisition Analyst: Retirement Plans * Generous County Defined Benefit Plan * Eligible to participate in 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan * Retirement Reciprocity with CalPERS, CalSTRS, and 1937 Act plans * For more information on our retirement plans, please visit: and Health Benefits * Choice of dental, vision and medical plans.

In addition to the Benefit Allowance noted above, the County contributes toward medical premiums and dental premiums * On-Site Employee Health Clinics in Santa Barbara and Santa Maria which provide ongoing and episodic services to eligible employees and their eligible dependents * Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers free, confidential assistance with personal and workplace problems to employees and their immediate family members * Healthcare Advocacy Program to help employees navigate the complexities of health plan benefits * Available Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account (HSA), Supplemental Term or Whole Life Insurance, Personal Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Accident Insurance and more!

* For more information on our health benefits, please visit: Paid Time Off * Vacation Leave 12 to 25 days per year depending on length of public employment * Sick Leave 12 days annually with unlimited accumulation, one year of which can be converted to service credit upon retirement * Paid Holidays based on bargaining unit (view the compensation summary for this bargaining unit, link below) * Alternative Transportation Benefit (TDM) up to 2 days of additional vacation for using alternative methods of commuting * For more information on Paid Time Off please view the Compensation Summary for this bargaining unit (available below) Miscellaneous Benefits * County Paid Term Life Insurance * County Paid Long Term Disability Insurance * Childcare and Employee Discounts * Relocation Assistance may apply * Flexible work schedule may apply * For more information on all of these benefits, please visit: Compensation Summary * To view the Compensation Summary specific to the bargaining unit for this position (link to full Memorandum of Understanding also available at bottom of the summary), please visit: * This benefits list is for convenience only; please refer to the Memorandum of Understanding for complete details of terms and conditions.

Amounts are generally prorated for part-time employment.

01 I acknowledge that it is my responsibility as an applicant to provide sufficient information on my application to demonstrate that my education and experience meets the employment standards (minimum qualifications) for this position as detailed in the job bulletin.

I further acknowledge that if the County determines that I do not meet the employment standards there will be no opportunity for me to provide additional information regarding my application after the closing date listed on the job bulletin.

Therefore, I understand that before submitting a job application, it is important that I review the job bulletin thoroughly and ensure that my application clearly reflects how my education and experience meets the employment standards at the time I submit my application.

* I understand.

02 The Human Resources Department communicates with all applicants through e-mail.

Please make sure your email address is entered correctly, it is current, and that you check spam and junk inboxes continuously during the recruitment and selection process to ensure you do not miss required deadlines.

* I understand.

03 As part of the application process, a completed supplemental questionnaire must be submitted along with the standard application form.

Resumes will be accepted, but NOT in lieu of a completed application and supplemental questionnaire.

* I understand 04 If you have an international degree, you must attach your documentation from an evaluation service that shows you meet the U.S.

education standards and your transcripts at the time of application submittal.

You may use the following list of evaluation services: You are required to attach your evaluation documents to your application.

This is your only opportunity to provide such documentation.

Your application may be denied if you received a degree from an international institution and do not provide the requested documentation.

* I have an international degree and have attached the required documentation.

* I have an international degree, but do not have the required documentation.

I understand that I may not be considered for this position.

* I DO NOT have an international degree, and this question is not applicable to me.

05 Please describe in detail your experience involving planning, analysis, coordination, and evaluation in the field of Human Resources.

Include your employer's name(s), duration of employment with this type of experience, and overall responsibilities pertaining to this experience.

(Complete details should be listed on your application under Work History). Do not type "see resume" or "see application." If you do not have this experience, type "N/A." 06 The responses to supplemental questions 7, 9, 11, 12, 13, 15, and 16 will be used as