Human Resources Analyst

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Human Resources Analyst

Description

CAREER DESCRIPTION

HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST

Salary may be negotiable within the range listed above, based on position requirements and the successful candidate's qualifications, subject to appropriate authorization.

This recruitment is open to the public.

The eligible list established through this recruitment will be used to fill current vacancies within our Central Records Team and our Social Services Agency Satellite Recruitment Team and may be used to fill future vacancies in other departments within the County of Orange. This recruitment may also be used to fill positions in similar and/or lower classifications related to the position.

DEADLINE TO APPLY

Applications will be accepted until Wednesday, July 16, 2025, at 11:59 PM PST.

THE COUNTY OF ORANGE Orange County is a regional service provider whose core businesses include public safety, public health, environmental protection, regional planning, public assistance, social services, and aviation.

Click here to learn more about the County of Orange.

HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES The mission of Human Resource Services (HRS) is to attract, retain, and develop a highly skilled and competent workforce so that County departments can provide outstanding services to their customers. HRS provides services to County departments, in support of each department's mission and commitment to serving the citizens of Orange County. HRS supports the County by delivering best-in-class service and guidance in:

• Recruitment & Selection
• Classification and Compensation
• Employee and Labor Relations
• Disability & Absence Management
• Benefits & Wellness
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)
• Disability and Absence Management
• Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS)/Analytics
• Learning and Organizational Development
• Employee Records and Transactions

THE OPPORTUNITY The County of Orange is seeking experienced Human Resources Professional to fill Human Resources Analyst positions across multiple units, includign our Central Records Team and Social Services Agency Satellite Recruitment Team. These roles may be elible for a hybrid work schedule, depending on the unit's operational needs. The Human Resources Analyst is a journey-level classification that performance advanced, complex, and technical Human Resources work in a specialized functional area. These roles requirement independent judgment, critical thinking, political sensitivity, excellent writing skills, and a proactive, customer-service oriented mindset.

Examples of Duties:

• Disability and Absence Management: Applying state and federal laws to disability cases. Overseeing the administration of disability leaves, reviewing stay at work and return to work efforts, and conducting interactive process meetings.
  
• Employee Relations: Conducting investigations into alleged employee misconduct, and/or poor work performance, preparing discipline documents, developing, and interpreting policy, and serving as an advisor to agencies/departments on performance management issues.
  
• Employee Records and Transaction: Interpreting employee contracts and state/federal leave laws, and serving as an advisor to agencies/departments on employee records management issues. Handling employee records and transactions that impact employee salary and benefits from hire to retirement/separation.
  
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO): Investigating EEO-related complaints; providing guidance and consultation on EEO-related issues to agencies/departments; and acting as a liaison for the County in responding to complaints from state/federal compliance agencies.
  
• Classification and Compensation: Analyzing jobs to establish position classification structures, and conducting desk audits, classifications, and salary market surveys.
  
• Recruitment, Assessment, and Talent Acquisition: Consulting with hiring managers on methods and strategies to attract qualified candidates. Conducting job analyses, developing, and determining appropriate assessments, establishing pass points, and facilitating selection processes.
  

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES The ideal candidate will have at least three (3) years of journey-level HR experience in any of the areas listed above. In addition, the ideal candidate will also possess proven and extensive experience in the following core competencies:

Leadership and Influence

• Builds partnerships with internal customers and delivers expert consultation to department leadership.

Communication

• Writes clearly, concisely, and persuasively; tailors messages to diverse audiences; handles sensitive topics with professionalism.

Analytical Thinking

• Solves Complex problems using data; identifies trends, risks, and recommendations; improves efficiency through systems-thinking.

Technical Proficiency

• Understands County rules, employment laws, labor contracts, and HRIS systems; applies modern HR best practices.

Customer Service

• Delivers responsive, solution-focused support; adapts approach based on client needs.

A Bachelor's degree or higher in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field is highly desirable but not required.
Professional certifications such as Professional in Human Resources (PHR), SHRM-CP, or IPMA-HR Certified Professional are highly desirable but not required.

Minimum Qualifications
Click here to learn more about the minimum qualifications for the Human Resources Analyst classification. NOTE: Foreign degrees require an evaluation of U.S. equivalency by an agency that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (N.A.C.E.S.).

SELECTION PROCEDURE Human Resource Services screens all application materials for minimum and desirable qualifications. After screening, candidates who meet the minimum and desirable qualifications will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. All candidates will be notified via email of their status in the process. Completion of a background investigation to the satisfaction of the County may be required for some assignments.

Application Screening | (Refer/Non-Refer): Applications, Supplemental Questions, and attachments will be screened for qualifications that are highly desirable and most needed to successfully perform the duties of this job. Only those candidates that meet the qualifications as listed in the job bulletin will be referred to the next step.

Training and Experience Evaluation | (Weighted 100%): As part of the selection process, candidates must submit a thorough application, supplemental questions and cover letter describing their human resources background and specific experience as it relates to this opportunity. The cover letter, in conjunction with the candidate's application, will be evaluated for:

• Content, relevance, and alignment with desirable qualifications
• Writing skills, including grammar, structure and clarity
• Depth of knowledge in core functional HR areas (backed up by details listed on the application)

The cover lettter must be submitted as an attachment to your application.
Eligible List
Once the assessment has been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies in this classification and/or lower classifications related to the position duties and responsibilities.

Based on the County's needs, the selection procedures above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedures.

Veterans Employment Preference Policy
The County is committed to providing a mechanism to give preferential consideration in the employment process to veterans and their eligible spouses and will provide eligible participants the opportunity to receive interviews in the selection process for employment and paid internship openings. Please click here to review the policy.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

EMAIL NOTIFICATION:
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.

Note: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.

Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ceo.oc.gov." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com .

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Click here for additional Frequently Asked Questions.

For specific information about this recruitment, please contact Cara Morin at cara.morin@ceo.oc.gov or 714-834-6199.

EEO INFORMATION

Orange County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Administrative Management *
In addition to the County's standard suite of benefits -- such as a variety of health plan options, sick and vacation time and paid holidays -- we also offer an excellent array of benefits such as:

• Retirement: Benefits are provided through the Orange County Employees' Retirement System (OCERS). Please go to the following link to find out more about Defined Benefit Pensions and OCERS Plan Types/Benefits.
  http://www.ocers.org/active-member-information .
• Paid Leave: Twelve holidays per year plus sick and vacation time
• Health & Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts
• Dental Insurance: County pays 100% of employee and dependent premiums
• Paid Life Insurance: $100,000 life insurance policy
• Paid Accidental & Death and Dismemberment Insurance: $100,000 AD&D insurance policy
• Paid Short & Long Term Disability insurance programs
• 457 Defined Contribution Program

*Effective 07/01/20, management employees who are sworn Public Safety Managers receive health insurance benefits through the AOCDS Medical Benefit Plans.

Click here for information about benefits offered to County of Orange employees.

Closing Date/Time: 7/16/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$96,075.20 - $133,078.40 Annually