[Hiring] Senior/Principal Human Resources Analyst @San Diego Association of Governments

Role Description

This role serves as a key advisor on complex employee relations matters, leading investigations, guiding leadership through risk-based decisions, and shaping consistent, fair, and legally sound workplace practices across the organization. This position will be filled at either a Senior or Principal level, depending on qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. This is a Limited-Term assignment with an anticipated duration of two years.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct complex, sensitive, and high-risk investigations.
• Advise on matters related to discipline, adverse actions, grievances, employee counseling, and similar areas.
• Ensure that official case files are kept up-to-date and in compliance with regulatory standards.
• Interpret, draft, and update policies to remain current with federal and state regulations and laws.
• Offer guidance on matters including substance abuse, sexual harassment, work hours, changes in working conditions and schedules, job-related stress, and other workforce issues.
• Offer coaching and recommendations in accordance with SANDAG’s policies and practices.
• Support the research of facts and legal precedents and assist in developing case strategies.
• Prepare and present findings to recommend and implement actions for resolving complex human resources issues.
• Communicate progress on investigations and information effectively, suggest the implementation of improvements, and escalate issues or risks as necessary.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, with major course work in human resources management, organizational development, psychology, business/public administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree is desirable.
• A professional Human Resources certification, such as Professional in Human Resources (PHR) or Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), is desirable.
• Progressively responsible, full-time professional experience in human resources management, employee relations, administration, and the analysis of data, policies, and documentation in support of business or program operations.
• At least five (5) years required for the Senior level, and seven (7) years required for the Principal level.
• Demonstrated experience with employment interviews related to employee grievances and preparing a variety of written documents such as letters, memos, analysis summaries, policies, procedures, and various reports.
• Demonstrated understanding of the need to maintain confidentiality and act with diplomacy when working with personnel records, salary histories, and other employee data.
• Experience coordinating the timely submission of documentation; experience preparing summary reports that communicate investigation status and recommending follow-up action plans when insufficiencies are found.
• Experience researching, compiling, analyzing, and maintaining sources of information related to a broad range of human resources programs and services.
• Demonstrated ability to establish rapport with staff members, management, government personnel, and others.
• Ability to read and interpret policies, federal and state laws, and related forms.
• Demonstrated computer software proficiency using the Microsoft Office Suite; advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment; managing time; balancing multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities effectively.

Requirements

• This position will be filled at the Senior or Principal level, depending on qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

Benefits

• Annual Salary Ranges:
• Senior Human Resources Analyst: $93,725 - $145,288
• Principal Human Resources Analyst: $108,534 - $168,230
• This employer does not participate in the federal E-Verify program.
• Employment is contingent upon the employee’s ability to provide documentation verifying identity and authorization to work in the United States.