Senior Human Resources Analyst; B

Senior Human Resources Analyst )

San Mateo is a city of more than 100,000 residents located in San Mateo County, California, on the San Francisco Peninsula. One of the City’s strengths is its diversity, both in the ethnic makeup and the physical development of the community. San Mateo has a vibrant business and retail environment with national and international businesses, two major shopping centers and an active downtown.

You would be joining over 500 people whose mission it is to serve the San Mateo community with a collaborative, innovative and professional spirit. We are looking for someone who embodies our shared values of respect, creativity, inclusivity, transparency, and integrity in their words and actions.

This position is responsible for administering the City’s Employee Benefit Programs, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Accounts, Deferred Compensation, CalPERS retirement plans, Retiree Health Savings Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Bilingual Program, Life and Basic AD&D, and Voluntary Supplemental Life. It oversees open enrollment processes, analyzes benefit plans for cost effectiveness and optimization, ensures compliance with legal mandates and policies, writes benefit policies, serves as liaison between brokers, providers, and the City, educates employees regarding benefits, manages employee leaves, and performs other Human Resources duties as assigned.

The role also assists in the administration of the Human Resources Department and provides technical assistance on complex and sensitive issues. This position reports directly to the Deputy Director of Human Resources.

• Participate in the development and implementation of new or revised human resources programs, systems, procedures, and methods of operation.
• Compile and analyze data and make recommendations regarding human resources programs and systems.
• Assist in the development and implementation of related policies.
• Participate in the preparation and administration of assigned budgets; maintain and monitor appropriate budgeting and expenditure controls.
• Research, collect, compile, and analyze information from various sources on a variety of specialized human resources topics; prepare comprehensive technical records, reports, and summaries to present and interpret data, identify alternatives, and make and justify recommendations.
• Oversee, coordinate, and monitor human resources information systems, procedures, and processes including accounts payables.
• Monitor legislation and analyze proposed legislation to determine impact on human resources operations and programs.
• Serve as a liaison with employees, public and private organizations, community groups, and other organizations; provide information and assistance regarding human resources programs and services; respond to complaints and questions relating to human resources; review problems and recommend corrective actions.
• Attend meetings as a representative for the Human Resources Department; prepare, administer, and monitor programs.

• Knowledge of public sector human resources programs, with an emphasis on benefits administration and employee leave management; excellent communication, interpersonal and management skills; knowledge of applicable legal requirements; principles concerning effective human resource and fiscal management; and teambuilding practices.
• Ability to work effectively within an organizational team environment; provide proactive customer service; direct and perform complex human resources work; supervise staff; develop and evaluate human resources programs; conduct research and prepare accurate analysis, reports, and recommendations on benefits issues; encourage and maintain cooperative working relationships; speak effectively before individuals and groups; acquire a thorough knowledge of Department and City policies, programs, and regulations;
  
  and prepare and administer program budgets.

• At least seven years of increasingly responsible Human Resources experience.
• The equivalent of a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or…