Human Resources Analyst by Valley Center Municipal Water District Sep 13, 2023 Job Location Valley Center, CA Application Deadline 10/14/2023 How to Apply A District Application is required for consideration for this position and is available online at www.valleycenterwater.org or at our District office located at 29300 Valley Center Road, Valley Center. Office hours are 7:00am to 4:30pm Monday – Thursday and 7:30am to 4:00pm on Friday. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed District application. Please direct any questions to Jim Pugh at (760) 735-4500. VALLEY CENTER MUNICIPAL WATER DISTRICT invites applications for the position of HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST SALARY $92,480.96 – $123,932.64 Annually SUMMARY Valley Center Municipal Water District is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Human Resources Analyst. This is a professional level class and is responsible for performing the full range of human resources duties. Incumbents are responsible for performing activities related to recruitment and selection, classification, compensation, employee relations, performance management, training and development, and benefits administration; and perform related duties, as assigned. KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Prepares a wide variety of correspondence, documents, forms, letters, memoranda, notes, statistical data, and other items. Composes correspondence, announcements and notices; proofreads and checks printed material for accuracy, completeness, compliance with policies, and correct English usage including grammar, punctuation and spelling. Handles all aspects of the recruitment and placement process; updates and publishes job descriptions, reviews applications; selects qualified applicants, and schedules and participates on interview panels; schedules pre-employment physicals; conducts background checks; prepares and maintains eligibility file; prepares notification letters to applicants of their recruitment outcome. Develops and implements strategies for a variety of human resources related programs; generates and compiles statistical reports; performs a variety of special research, writing, and analysis projects related to benefits administration, training and development, and classification. Interprets and explains policies, procedures, and regulations to District management, employees, and the public in assigned areas of responsibility. Administers COBRA, FMLA, Workers’ Compensation, Employee Assistance, and Post-Retirement Medical programs. Administers, organizes, processes and maintains all files and logs for the human resources department, including workers’ compensation claims, OSHA reporting log, personnel files, chronological files, confidential files and subject files. Processes the administration of benefits to employees; administers annual open enrollment; assists in resolving employee questions and problems regarding the District’s insurance plans including the Retirees’ Health Benefits; communicates with carriers and brokers; prepares related analysis and reports. (A more detailed job description can be found on the District’s website http://www.valleycenterwater.org/Jobs). QUALIFICATIONS GUIDELINES Knowledge of: Principles, practices, and techniques of public, human resources administration, including recruitment, testing and selection, classification and job analysis, compensation and benefits analysis, and administration, training and instruction; basic labor relations principles and practices; Federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations; employee benefit plans; personnel selection, validation, performance appraisal, and affirmative action; merit principles and systems; basic accounting and mathematics; business letter writing and standard formats for typed materials; modern equipment and communication tools, including computers and software programs relevant to the work performed. Ability to: Analyze problems, evaluate alternatives, and make sound, appropriate recommendations; maintain accurate, confidential records and files; research, compile and summarize a variety of informational materials; understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies, and procedures; make sound, independent judgments within established guidelines; organize and prioritize work; understand and follow verbal and written directions; work independently; communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; and, establish, maintain, and foster effective working relationships with other employees, sometimes in difficult or strained circumstances; and those contacted in the course of the work. EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Education: A combination of experience and education equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in Human Resources, Public or Business Administration, Social Sciences or closely related field. Experience: A minimum of three years of human resources experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above. License and Certifications: California Class C Driver’s License; SHRM and/or PHR certification is highly desired. PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear; use hands and fingers to grasp and feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and, reach with hands and arms. The incumbent may occasionally be required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl. The incumbent must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus to computer monitors and other standard office equipment. Work Environment: Incumbents are not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Work is performed mostly under typical office conditions, and the noise level is usually quiet to moderate. APPLICATION PROCEDURE A District Application is required for consideration for this position and is available online at www.valleycenterwater.org or at our District office located at 29300 Valley Center Road, Valley Center. Office hours are 7:00am to 4:30pm Monday – Thursday and 7:30am to 4:00pm on Friday. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed District application. Please direct any questions to Jim Pugh at (760) 735-4500.The provisions of this notice do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision in this notice may be modified or revoked without notice. Persons selected for employment will be required to take, and pass, a pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check. They will also be required to present documents establishing qualifications, personal identity and the legal right to work in the United States. The District makes reasonable accommodations for the disabled. If candidates require special arrangements to participate in the interview process, they should state their needs when invited to participate in an oral panel interview. Valley Center Municipal Water District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
