Human Resources Analyst II

We are seeking a Human Resources professional to administer a broad range of HR programs and services. Working independently and exercising sound judgment, this role serves as a trusted resource to employees and managers on recruitment and a wide range of HR topics. Implement new HR initiatives and provide guidance to employees and managers for human resources policies, procedures, and employment-related matters. 

• Manage the full recruitment process, including posting jobs, screening applicants, coordinating interviews, and onboarding new employees. 

• Support employees with benefits enrollment, eligibility questions, and program information. 

• Support HRIS optimization, maintain employee data and produce reports. 

• Support employee relations activities, including workplace investigations, performance issues, concerns, and disciplinary matters. 

• Promote a safe and healthy work environment by supporting safety and wellbeing programs, policies, training, and workers' compensation activities. 

• Research HR topics and prepare reports, recommendations, correspondence, and policy updates. 

• Analyze workforce and HR data to support organizational planning and decision-making. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. Additional experience and/or education can be substituted to meet typical qualifications. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be: 

Three (3) years of increasingly responsible experience in human resources program administration and completion of a bachelor’s degree* in human resources management, business or public administration, industrial psychology, or a related field. 

*A degree is not required and additional relevant work experience may be substituted to meet the college coursework/bachelor's degree standard. 

Knowledge of: 

• Principles, practices, and techniques of human resources program management and administration. 

• Effective recruitment methods, best practices and techniques. 

• Research and reporting methods, techniques, and procedures; statistical analyses, and various methods of presentation of data and recommendations. 

• Applicable federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations as well as industry standards and best practices pertinent to the assigned area of responsibility. 

• Agency and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols 

• Techniques for providing a high level of customer service, by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and Agency staff.  

• The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.  

• Modern equipment and communication tools used for work functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed. 

Ability to: 

• Conduct complex research projects on a variety of human resources topics, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical staff reports.   

• Develop, administer, and analyze tests and/or selection devices for a variety of occupations.   

• Analyze jobs and make sound classification decisions.   

• Analyze, interpret, summarize, and present administrative and technical information and data in an effective manner.   

• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive personal information of applicants, employees, former employees, and other matters affecting employee relations.   

• Evaluate departmental programs, services, and operations and recommend new or revised approaches.   

• Make complex mathematical and limited statistical calculations with accuracy.    

• Maintain accurate files and records.   

• Understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed. 

• Prepare clear and concise correspondence, documentation, and other written materials.  

• Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy and procedural guidelines. 

• Independently organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments. 

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax. 

• Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.  

• Effectively use computer systems, software applications relevant to work performed, and modern office equipment to perform a variety of work tasks. 

• Observes and complies with all Agency and mandated safety rules, regulations, and protocols. 

Please note:  

• We are currently working a hybrid 2 day per week in-office schedule and employees also come to the office to attend meetings and as requested.  

• All First 5 employees must live and work in California.  

• The salary range for this position is $85,000 to $123,000 and as an independent government agency, the posted salary is the set salary range for this position. We cannot offer salaries above this posted range.   

• We conduct reference and background checks for all potential employees.  

About First 5 Alameda County  

First 5 Alameda County believes every child in Alameda County should have optimal health, development, and well-being to reach their greatest potential. Through innovative programs and policy advocacy, we help provide children and their families access to resources that support their first five years of development.  

Join our mission-driven team that in partnership with the community, supports a county-wide continuous prevention and early intervention system that promotes optimal health and development, narrows disparities, and improves peak years of child development.  

First 5 Alameda County Benefits  

We offer a comprehensive benefits package with health care options to meet the diverse needs of our employees and their families. These benefits include but are not limited to Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage, $1,500 credit per year to spend on benefits, Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Employer Paid & Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Retirement Plans including the ACERA Pension Plan, Commuter Benefits, Employee Assistance Plan and more.  

We also offer paid vacation, paid time off and sick time. We have 17 paid holidays including the week between Christmas Day and New Year's Day as paid time off.