Human Resources Analyst (Recruiter)

General

The Human Resources Analyst (Recruiter) will be responsible for assigned recruitment and selection efforts for the San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans), the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (Caltrain), and the San Mateo County Transit Authority (TA).
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday January 26, 2025 (1st cutoff Sunday January 12, 2025)

Essential Functions & Duties

• Design, plan, and implement recruitment strategies and programs. for professional, technical, managerial, administrative, and bargaining unit positions.

• Ensure that employment laws, union agreements, compensation, policies, and fair and consistent employment practices are followed.
• Consult with hiring managers to obtain input on recruitment needs, selection method, and examination content.
• Research and develop recruitment sources appropriate to the job posting and consistent with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) practices.
• Source and recruit candidates by using online databases, social media, etc.

Examples of Duties

• Collaborate with hiring managers to develop and update position descriptions, identify essential functions and duties, establish minimum qualifications, and develop interview questions.
• Create job opportunity announcements. Work with an advertising agency to place recruitment outreach.
• Utilize social media (e.g. LinkedIn) and resume databases to source for candidates that match skill sets required for job opportunities.
• Screen resumes and applications for completeness and qualifications.
• Coordinate and administer skills testing (written and practical).
• Coordinate background checks for all candidates, and pre-employment medical examinations and drug testing examinations for safety sensitive employees.
• Coordinate and facilitate panel interview process. Assist with training of interview panelists to ensure fair and consistent recruitment and selection process.
• Create job offer recommendations and make offers of employment to successful candidates. Inform unsuccessful candidates of the selection outcome.
• Update and maintain the applicant tracking system and provide functional support to users.
• Assist with the administration of temporary staffing program.
• Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect oneself, fellow employees and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follows safety procedures in an effort to reduce or eliminate accidents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Sufficient education, training and experience to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. In lieu of a degree, work-related experience that demonstrates the skills and experience necessary to perform this role will be accepted. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to:

• Associate's degree in human resource management, business administration, public administration or other related field.
• Three (3) years full-time experience in recruitment, customer service, consulting and/or related field.
• Effective written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Word, and Excel preferred.
• Professional experience using database software such as PeopleSoft.
• Experience in a public facing role at a public agency.
• Direct public transportation experience highly preferred.
• Experience working with bargaining units (Labor Unions).

Below is a summary of the comprehensive benefits provided to District full-time employees:

Health and Welfare Benefits:

• Healthcare Benefits -District employees are offered a choice of healthcare providers under the CalPERS Health Benefits Program.The District will contribute ninety (90) percent towards monthly premiums for full-time employees. Fifty (50) percent for part-time employees.
  
• Free Dental and Vision Benefits provided - Employer Covers Premiums
  
• Free Employee Assistance Benefit - Employees are entitled to 5 face-to-face sessions or telephonic or web-video consultations for problem-solving support per incident, per calendar year.
  

• Flexible Spending Accounts - Pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified Health or Dependent Care expenses.
  

Retirement Medical Benefits:

• Long Term Disability Insurance - After 90 days of total disability, Administrative full-time employees are eligible for 60% of monthly income covered by the District.
  
• Health and Wellness - Gyms located at most work locations and discounted Weight Watcher Membership Option.
  

Holidays and Paid Time Off:

• Paid Time Off - Newly hired employees accrue 6.5 hours bi-weekly when hired (if Exempt 8.25 hours).As you move up in years of service credit, the rate of the amount of PTO accrued will also increase.
  
• Paid Holidays - The District provides seven paid holidays throughout the year - New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day (July 4th), Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
  
• Floating Holidays - District employees can earn up to five (5) floating holidays.
  

Financial Planning Benefits:

• Pension Benefits through CalPERS -You must have a minimum of 5 years of service to be eligible for this pension.
  

• CalPERS PEPRA vs. Classic - All employees hired on, or after January 1, 2013, are considered PEPRA members and will contribute 8% of their salary up to the maximum IRS cut-off. All Classic members will contribute 6%
  
• Deferred Compensation Options - Select to contribute to one or both of our Tax Deferred Compensation Options
  
• Reliance Standard Life Insurance with 100% premium paid by the District - 1 times annual salary of employee - max $200,000
  
• Optional Life Insurance - Employees may purchase additional life insurance for themselves and their eligible family members.
  

Growth and Education Benefits:

• Professional Development - Access to LinkedIn Learning and San Mateo County’s professional training. District Tuition Reimbursement Program - A maximum of $5,250 per year for courses related to your job or career goals with the District.
  
• Computer Loan Program - Interest-free two-year loan with a maximum amount of $2,000.
  

Other Amazing Benefits:

• Credit Union - Employees and family members are eligible to join the San Mateo Credit Union and Patelco Credit Union.
  
• Employee Clean Commute (ECC) - Car/Van poolers and Public Transit riders receive a monthly reimbursement.
  
• Commuter Benefits - Free Employee Parking; Free Bus Pass for employee as well as children/spouse; Clipper Card/Go Pass Program for Central employees.
  

For union employees, all of the above benefits are subject to the employee’s Collective Bargaining Agreement. Benefits listed are also subject to change with or without notice and are subject to contract/provider terms and conditions.

Closing Date/Time: 1/26/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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• San Mateo County Transit District

• 650-508-6308

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