Senior Human Resources Analyst

Under general direction, the Senior Human Resources Analyst performs advanced professional and technical work in support of key human resources programs, including labor and employee relations and classification and compensation. This role combines program oversight with hands‑on execution, providing complex analytical and staff support to Human Resources management. Funded for an initial three-year term, the position offers an experienced HR professional the opportunity to take ownership, apply sound judgment, and use analytical expertise to address complex workforce challenges.

The City of Monterey is a full‑service charter city located along California’s Central Coast, known for its natural beauty, rich cultural heritage, hospitality, and sense of community. The City operates under a Council‑Manager form of government and provides police, fire, public works, planning, recreation, and parks services, as well as its own conference center, sports center, parking, and marina facilities.

The City of Monterey offers a competitive benefits package to full‑time employees, including a Health Spending Fund, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, vacation accruals, sick leave, fourteen paid holidays, education incentive pay, tuition reimbursement programs, CalPERS retirement, and more.

Applications will be reviewed online to select top candidates based on training, experience, and qualifications. The selection process may include a written exercise, skills test, panel interview, and final department interview. Prior to beginning work, selected candidates must pass a Live Scan fingerprint background check and reference check.

Applicants who complete all phases successfully will be placed on an eligibility list, active for twelve months. This list may be used to fill similar full‑time, part‑time, or seasonal positions.

The City of Monterey is committed to delivering excellent public services and fostering a workforce that is inclusive, equitable, and diverse. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including those from underrepresented groups. The City does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected category.

Under general direction, performs advanced professional and technical duties in support of human resources programs, including recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, labor and employee relations, benefits and workers’ compensation, training, safety, and related functions. Oversees assigned programs and provides complex analytical and staff support to Human Resources management.

This is the advanced journey‑level classification in the Human Resources Analyst series. Under general supervision from the Human Resources Director and/or higher‑level management, incumbents in this role are distinguished by their ability to independently perform the most complex, sensitive, and specialized assignments across multiple functional areas of human resources. They serve as subject matter experts and may act as lead workers, providing guidance and oversight to professional and technical staff.

Senior Analysts are expected to exercise a high degree of initiative, discretion, and independent judgment in developing solutions, interpreting policy, and advising management. While some positions may include supervisory responsibilities, all incumbents are accountable for high‑level analytical work and strategic support within their assigned program areas.

• Interprets, monitors, and applies Federal, State, and local personnel laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; advises management and employees on human resources programs, policies, and compliance matters.
• Leads complex projects, such as large‑scale recruitments, test development, classification studies, and training initiatives.
• Conducts research, analysis, and audits for recommendations to improve efficiency, equity, and compliance in human resources programs such as classification and…