Human Resources Analyst

Position Description

Join the City of Tacoma as a Human Resources Analyst - Employee Relations & Recruitment!

Are you passionate about leveraging your expertise in both employee relations and recruitment to make a meaningful impact? If so, consider joining the City of Tacoma’s Talent Solutions team! In this role, you will play a vital part in attracting top talent while fostering a positive and compliant workplace culture. Your work will help shape the future of our diverse and dynamic city by supporting employees, managers, and the community through strategic recruitment efforts and effective employee relations guidance.

As a Human Resources Analyst in our Talent Solutions team, you will play a key role in both employee relations and recruitment, ensuring we attract top talent while fostering a positive and compliant workplace culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advise on Employee Relations Matters: Provide expert guidance to management and employees on performance management, conflict resolution, and progressive discipline
• Lead Recruitment Efforts: Partner with hiring managers to develop and execute strategic recruitment plans, leveraging sourcing techniques to attract top-tier candidates.
• Conduct Workplace Investigations: Investigate workplace concerns, ensuring compliance with policies and employment laws while recommending appropriate actions.
• Foster a Positive Work Environment: Support initiatives that enhance employee engagement, retention, and overall workplace culture.
• Ensure Compliance and Best Practices: Develop and administer hiring assessments, maintain compliance with employment laws, and support HR initiatives in a unionized environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong understanding of employee relations and recruitment strategies, particularly in a unionized setting.
• Expertise in coaching, consulting, performance management, conflict resolution, and progressive discipline within a diverse workforce.
• Ability to build relationships and influence leadership on HR policies and best practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite and Applicant Tracking Systems
• Experience in developing and administering employment assessments, including written, oral, and performance-based evaluations.

City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Our goal at the City of Tacoma is to have the workforce reflect the community we serve. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and multicultural skill sets and experiences. Employees are the heart of our organization, and we consistently work to provide a welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive workplace.

Don't miss this chance to contribute to the vitality of Tacoma and help shape its future through effective human resources strategies. Join our team and be a part of something remarkable!

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS*

• Bachelor's Degree in human resources, business, public administration or a related field, AND
• Two to four years professional human resource experience related to area of assignment. Equivalent education/experience may be substituted.

*Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one from a less traditional background. If you have transferable experience, please tell us about it!

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven knowledge of principles and practices related to recruiting top talent and implementing effective employee relation s programs in a unionized environment
  
• Proven skills in coaching/consulting, performance management, conflict resolution, union progressive discipline, relationship building, and sourcing passive talent
  
• Strong business and HR acumen, including the ability to influence leadership on HR practices
  
• Competency using Microsoft Suite and Applicant Tracking System preferably NeoGov
  
• Developing and administering written, oral, physical, performance and other appropriate examinations for employment
  

Licensing, Certifications and Other Legal Requirements

• Depending upon assignment a WA driver's license may be required
• Individuals may have to pass a background check depending upon assignment
• Human Resources related certifications are desired

Selection Process & Supplemental Information

To be considered for this rewarding career opportunity:

Applicants must apply online and attach a resume and/or cover letter highlighting their specific experiences in recruiting top talent and/ or employee relations . For your application materials to be considered, all information must be submitted by the closing date and time listed on this job announcement.

Examination Process: This is a competitive selection process. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will have their responses to the supplemental questions scored as the required Experience & Training (E&T) test. Applicants must receive a passing score (70% or better) to be placed on the eligible list for interview and hiring consideration. The eligibility list established for this recruitment is generally good for one year.

Appointment is subject to successfully passing the background and reference checks. This position is covered by a Labor Agreement between the City of Tacoma and the Local 483. New employees must successfully complete a nine-month probationary period prior to obtaining permanent status in this classification.

Communication from the City of Tacoma
(NOTE : For questions regarding this specific recruitment contact Kat Flores, HR Analyst.)

We primarily communicate via email during the application process. Emails from cityoftacoma.org and/or governmentjobs.com must be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk email folders.

The online application system requires you to enter a substantial amount of information. Be prepared to spend at least an hour entering information. In order for your application materials to be considered, all information must be submitted by the closing date and time listed on this job announcement.

For assistance with the NeoGov application process, or questions regarding this job announcement, please contact the Human Resources office at 253-591-5400 by 4:00pm of the closing date of the job announcement. This will allow time to assist you before the job announcement closes. ( For technical difficulties using the NeoGov system , call the applicant support line at 1-855-524-5627 between 6:00am and 5:00pm Pacific Time.)

The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives.

Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age26 or younger.

Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age26 or younger.

Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents.

Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type.

Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees.

Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income.

Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacoma.org or by calling (253) 502-8200.

Other Employment Information

Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit.

Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule.

Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees.

Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.

Closing Date/Time: 3/20/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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