Human Resources Analyst II - Oakland, United States - East Bay Municipal Utility District

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    Salary : $131, $151,932.00 Annually

    Location : Oakland, CA

    Job Type: Full-time

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    Department: Human Resources Dept

    Division: Human Resource Administration

    Opening Date: 04/29/2024

    Closing Date: 5/10/2024 4:30 PM Pacific

    The Position

    East Bat Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Human Resources Analyst II - Strategic Initiatives to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a strategic mindset, and a passion for human resources. As a Human Resources Strategic Planning Analyst, you will play a key role in developing and implementing Human Resources (HR) strategies that align with the organization's overall goals and objectives.

    Responsibilities may include:

    •Collaborating with HR leaders to identify key challenges and opportunities within the organization.

    •Assisting in the development of HR strategies and initiatives to address identified needs and drive business performance.

    •Developing and completing project plans including timelines, milestones, and deliverables.

    •Creating comprehensive reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to HR and senior management.

    •Staying informed about industry best practices and emerging trends in HR strategic planning.

    •Partnering with cross-functional HR teams to ensure alignment of HR strategies with broader HR and EBMUD goals.

    •Supporting the implementation and evaluation of HR programs and initiatives.

    •Developing and maintaining dashboards and other tools to track HR metrics and measuring the effectiveness of HR initiatives.

    The ideal candidate will demonstrate the following Competencies:

    •Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Statistics, or a related field. Master's degree and SHRM certification preferred.

    •Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present findings and recommendations to stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

    •Proven ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

    •Strategic mindset with the ability to think critically and anticipate future HR needs.

    •Knowledge of HR best practices and employment laws and regulations.

    •Experience with HRIS systems and data visualization tools is a plus.

    EBMUD is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital or registered domestic partnership status, age for individuals over forty years of age, national origin, ancestry, disability (mental or physical, including AIDS and HIV), medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, sexual orientation, military and veterans status, family or medical leave status, pregnancy, pregnancy disability leave status, or any other status protected by federal, state and/or local laws.

    The salary range is $10,937 per month, increasing to $11,484, $12,058 and $12,661 after 6, 18 and 30 months, respectively.

    A flexible/hybrid work from home schedule may be available after several months.
    Requirements

    1. Bachelor's degree or its equivalent.

    2. Two years of experience in HR analytics, strategic planning, or a related field.
    The Selection Process

    1. Submit a completed EBMUD application and the required supplemental question responses online at by 4:30 p.m., Friday, May 10, 2024. Only application materials submitted online during the filing period will be accepted.

    2. Candidates must achieve a passing score on each test part in order to advance to the next step in the selection process.

    3. Applications will be competitively evaluated and those presenting the best job-related qualifications will be invited to continue further in the process.

    4. Successful candidates will be placed on the hiring list, based on rank, for further consideration to fill the current regular vacancy, as well as others occurring over the next 12 to 24 months.

    5. The probation period for this position is 12 months. For those holding civil service status, the probation period is 6 months.

    6. All employment offers are conditional, pending the results of a Live Scan background screening. All selected finalists must participate in the Live Scan background screening process to remain in consideration for EBMUD employment.
    Supplemental Information

    As the first step in the selection process, responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted online with the regular EBMUD application. Provide thorough, accurate descriptions of assignments you have personally performed. Should you respond with comments such as "see application" or "see resume" instead of addressing the questions directly, your application may not be considered.

    Our excellent benefits package includes:
    • Eligibility for annual merit-based bonus pay program;
    • 12 days paid vacation; 16 holidays; 13 days paid sick leave;
    • Family health insurance (choice of Kaiser fully paid or Sutter Health Plus or Anthem Blue Cross 85% paid);
    • Fully paid family dental and vision care plans; life insurance; long-term disability insurance;
    • EBMUD Retirement Plan (reciprocal with CalPERS);
    • $1,000/yr. contributed to flexible spending account or cash;
    • $145/mo. public transit subsidy;
    • 401(k), 401(a) and 457(b) tax-deferred retirement plans; Roth 401(k);
    • $3,500/yr. tuition reimbursement;
    • And opportunities for professional growth including training and career development.
    01

    Describe your experience collecting organization-wide data, analyzing the data, interpreting the results, and reporting the data.

    02

    Provide an overview of your experience in managing complex projects, including how you deal with internal and external stakeholders. Include tangible examples.

    03

    Describe your experience in the development and implementation of HR strategic initiatives. What measures did you take for continuous improvement?

    04

    Describe a time when you identified a gap in HR practices and implemented a solution to address it, contributing to the department's strategic goals.

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