Principal Human Resources Analyst

SUMMARY:

To perform highly complex and analytical, professional level work in the implementation of the Human Resources functions in the areas of labor and employee relations, workers compensation, risk management, recruitment and retention, classification, compensation, training, and benefits administration; manage and direct Human Resources employee(s) and perform related work as directed.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED:

Receives general direction from the Human Resources Director. May supervise professional, technical and/or support staff assigned to the department.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS:

This single position class will maintain full responsibility in Employee and Labor Relations, Risk Management, Workers Compensation and Benefits Administration functions. This class is distinguished from the Human Resources Director in that the latter has the overall management responsibility for all personnel services, activities and functions. It is distinguished from the Management Analyst series, in that the Principal Human Resources Analyst will be responsible for the most complex work in the division and may supervise other Human Resources professionals.

EXAMPLES OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Assists in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, polices, procedures and work standards for the department; assists in administering the department’s budget.
• Plans, organizes, administers, reviews and evaluates the activities of professional and technical support staff.
• Responsible for managing the City’s employee relations and labor negotiations functions, including contract negotiations and meet and confer sessions, grievance responses, and working with department on employee discipline and performance coaching.
• Oversees and manages the Risk Management and Workers Compensation programs for the City.
• Confers with City employees regarding personnel, employee relations, or related activities or problems and may assist the Director in conferring with supervisors and managers on the same matters, as required.
• Prepare complex written reports and make presentations to the City Council as required.
• Develops and delivers training and interprets City policies and procedures to employees.
• Directs and conducts analytical studies; develops and reviews reports of findings, alternatives and recommendations.
• Helps in preparing the department’s annual operating budget; monitors expenditures to ensure that the department operates within the allocated budget.
• Periodically reviews and evaluates established recruitment and selection procedures and recommends and implements changes when required.
• Manages and directs the City’s employee benefits program including leave management programs; negotiates with insurance carriers on rates and coverage; works with insurance