Senior Human Resources Analyst - Classification

At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin.” Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture on the Department of Human Resources website. Read on to find out more about this opportunity.

From first interview and beyond, the Human Resources Department is dedicated to supporting employee growth and well-being through various services including classification/compensation, recruitment; employee benefits and wellness; organizational and career development and learning; labor and employee relations, equal employment opportunity, and risk management. Our department mission is to be a trusted and strategic partner in creating an experience in which employees can reach their full potential.

Our department comprises approximately 45 positions and provides centralized services to the County’s 22 Departments. The divisions/units within Human Resources include recruitment, classification and compensation, employee and labor relations, disability management, employee benefits and wellness, equal employment, employee learning and organizational development, volunteer and interns, and departmental administration.

This recruitment will be used to establish an eligible list to fill one (1) regular hire vacancy in the Classification/ Compensation/Recruitment Division of Human Resources; however, the eligible list from this recruitment may also be used to fill an anticipated 3-year fixed term vacancy. Candidates interested in either or both positions, or future similar vacancies, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Senior Human Resources Analysts function as specialists and/or lead workers performing complex professional human resources services to departments across the organization and assist in the development, revision and implementation of human resources programs. They work closely with department managers, supervisors and employees in the interpretation and application of personnel policies and regulations, counsel managers and employees on human resources procedures and practices, and perform a variety of analytical studies and projects.

Senior Classification & Compensation Analyst often performs duties that have County-wide impact. They conduct complex classification studies from initial consultation with stakeholders to writing Board staff reports and implementing recommendations, participate in classification plan maintenance and compensation studies, and provide data gathering and analysis for the County's bargaining teams. They also provide lead direction to staff.

Human Resources has embraced a hybrid work schedule that considers that some duties of this position may be performed remotely. However, the successful candidate must be able to report to County facilities for meetings, work assignments, and/or disaster service work upon short notice, as needed and deemed appropriate. During the initial probationary period, the successful candidate may be required to work primarily onsite before establishing a hybrid work schedule.

Our ideal candidate is an experienced human resources professional with excellent analytical, research, and project management skills and demonstrates an exceptional customer service orientation. They are articulate and effective in written and oral communication and possess the ability to work collaboratively with team members and personnel at all levels of the organization, including high-level officials and managers, employee representatives and external partners.

They possess the ability to exercise responsibility, initiative, ingenuity, and independent analysis and judgment.

They also have the ability to train and coach others on HR functions virtually and in person and can work with their clients in a consultative and collaborative manner and incorporate business and organizational needs and approaches learned to develop creative solutions. In addition, they have knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to human resources management, as…