Senior Personnel Analyst

Internal only - open only to current City of New Haven employees meeting minimum requirements.
** Internal candidate under consideration
** This role performs advanced professional human resources work in the development, administration, and implementation of City personnel programs, policies, and initiatives. The Senior Personnel Analyst independently administers or leads assigned human resources functions, which may include recruitment and selection, Civil Service and merit-based testing, job analysis and classification, training and organizational development, compliance programs, employee-related investigations, and other personnel programs.

This role provides professional guidance and technical assistance to City departments, conducts research and analysis, develops recommendations, and assists in improving human resources programs, processes, and service delivery. Work requires the exercise of considerable independent judgment, discretion, and confidentiality within established laws, policies, procedures, and professional standards. to learn more about our Department As part of the application and examination process, candidates will be required to respond to several targeted questions regarding their professional human resources experience.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to review all supplemental questions before beginning their responses and to provide complete, specific examples that clearly describe their own experience, responsibilities, level of involvement, and results. Responses may be evaluated as part of the examination process.

Administers, coordinates, and evaluates assigned human resources programs, functions, projects, and initiatives.

Independently plans, prioritizes, and manages short- and long-term projects within designated areas of responsibility.

Provides professional guidance, technical assistance, and consultation to City departments, employees, applicants, and other stakeholders regarding human resources programs, policies, procedures, and established practices.

Assists in developing, implementing, reviewing, and improving human resources programs, policies, procedures, workflows, and service-delivery processes.

Conducts job analyses and assists in developing or revising job descriptions and classification specifications to support recruitment, examination development, classification, and position review.

Plans and coordinates recruitment and outreach activities designed to attract qualified and diverse applicant pools using appropriate recruitment sources and strategies.

Reviews employment applications and supporting documentation, makes or recommends eligibility determinations, and reviews requests for reconsideration or additional information, as appropriate.

Plans, develops, coordinates, administers, and scores job-related Civil Service and other merit-based examinations and selection processes, including examination materials, rating criteria, scoring methodologies, candidate instructions, logistics, communications, rater participation, and related records.

Coordinates or administers pre-employment and onboarding processes, including background checks, medical or physical examinations, drug testing, reference verification, required certifications, employment documentation, orientation, and departmental communication.

Monitors pre-employment and onboarding requirements to ensure required steps are completed accurately and timely prior to appointment or start of employment.

May administer or assist with employee leave programs, including Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) administration and related leave processes.

May coordinate employee and applicant drug and alcohol testing programs, including…