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The County of Solano recognizes that our employees are our biggest asset. We work collaboratively to solve problems and introduce creative solutions.
The mission of the Department of Human Resources is to be a strategic partner who provides our customers with high quality services and fosters an environment where a well-qualified and trained workforce succeeds.
Click Here to Learn More About the Human Resources Department THE POSITION The Human Resources Analyst (Principal) plans, organizes, coordinates and supervises complex, professional level personnel work in labor and employee relations, recruitment, selection, position classification, training, employee benefits, workers’ compensation, and/or risk management; conducts analytical studies relative to personnel and human resources issues, and provides staff support to the County's management team.
Incumbents supervise subordinate professional staff and act as in-house consultants in all areas of human resources to County management and departmental staff. As the highest level in the Human Resources Analyst series, incumbents are considered to be an expert in their field and require very little supervision other than for policy direction.
If you are a creative team player with a broad human resources background including labor relations, progressive discipline, classification, and supervision of professional staff, we invite you to apply for this opportunity.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE The County of Solano seeks a Human Resources Analyst (Principal) with a strong background in labor and employee relations, including experience with grievances, progressive discipline, MOU interpretation and application, and negotiations, as well as experience in classification, recruitment and selection, and supervision. The ideal candidate must be comfortable with working in a high-volume environment and have the ability to think critically and with agility in a variety of situations.
Experience in coaching supervisors and managers through progressive discipline, and administering discipline, is essential.
The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to providing timely and effective service to all County departments, as well as share our department's commitment to equity. "Everyone's voice is heard and valued. We bravely practice effective communication, engagement and compassionate leadership to support equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging."
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skills and abilities would be:
Education:Bachelor’s degree is required from an accredited college or university, with a major preferably in Business Administration, Public Administration, Human Resources, or a closely related field.
Experience: Four (4) years of professional level experience in personnel work including recruitment, selection, classification, labor relations or risk management. Three (3) years of the personnel experience must have been related to public agencies.
Note: Additional experience may substitute on a year for year basis for the educational requirement.
LICENSING, CERTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS :
Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Class C California driver's license may be required.
Click Here for the Human Resources Analyst (Principal) Job Description SELECTION PROCESS 08 /11/2024 - First Application Review Deadline Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants may be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule.
All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a supplemental questionnaire assessment, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant’s ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.
RETIREES - Solano County invites all qualified candidates to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications must be submitted through the NEOGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (degree/transcripts, certificates, DD-214 if applicable, ADA Accommodation Request) must be submitted
by the application review deadline. Previously submitted application materials (i.e. copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment .
Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-6170, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA
Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.
DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS All candidates must submit a copy of their official/unofficial transcripts (verifying the courses and units completed) or degree (verifying institution, student, date, degree and area of specialization conferred) prior to receiving a contingent job offer, if selected for this position. Candidates who fail to submit their degree/transcripts by the deadline will be disqualified from the recruitment.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.
How to Submit Your Documents In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to
recruitment@solanocounty.com . Be sure to include the recruitment title (
Human Resources Analyst (Principal)) and the recruitment number (
24-197030-02) in your email or fax.
We offer a benefits package to employees which includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
To learn more, view our benefits summary .
Closing Date/Time: Continuous
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