Human Resources Analyst I/II (Recruitment)

Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted until Monday, September 8, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

Pay

• $80,013.02- 118,348.26 Annually DOQ
  

Are you a passionate HR professional with a knack for creating exceptional candidate experiences? Do you thrive on connecting people with their next great career opportunity? The City of Ventura is looking for a Human Resources Analyst to join our recruitment team and further elevate our hiring process. This isn't just about filling roles; it's about making a lasting, positive impression on everyone who applies to work with the City of Ventura. You'll be the key partner for candidates, hiring managers, and your HR colleagues, ensuring a seamless and memorable experience from the first application to the first day on the job.

What You'll Do

As a vital part of our team, you'll play a leading role in recruiting top talent and ensuring an efficient hiring process. As a full-service organization, the City of Ventura offers the opportunity to work with candidates and hiring managers across diverse job sectors, including administrative, safety, and operational roles.

We use Workday Recruiting, and while experience with the system is a plus, what matters most is your ability to quickly learn new systems and help others feel comfortable using them. Whether through supporting candidates or training hiring managers, your adaptability and clear communication will be key to ensuring a smooth and positive experience. A proven track record of mastering new platforms and teaching others is what will make you successful in this role.

Who We're Looking For

The ideal candidate has a genuine passion for recruiting and connecting with people. You should be tech-savvy, highly organized, and an expert at managing multiple candidates at various stages of the hiring pipeline.

We're seeking a professional with a background in public sector recruitment or a solid understanding of merit-based principles. We need a solution-oriented problem-solver who can anticipate the needs of both candidates and hiring managers. We want someone who is eager to bring new ideas to the table, challenge the status quo, and actively improve our recruitment and candidate experience efforts.

If you're ready to join a supportive team that values innovation and a fresh perspective, we want to hear from you. The City of Ventura is committed to providing a hiring experience that is positive, transparent, and reflective of our values. Come help us build it!

This position will be filled at either the I or II level, based on the candidate's education and work experience.

Benefits

• Deferred Compensation: The City contributes $546 per year to a 457 plan and will match $999 per year contributed by the employee, for a total benefit of $1,545 per year.
  
• Medical Insurance: Up to $897 monthly towards a selection of plans. Insurance is effective the first of the second month after date of hire.
  
• Optional Benefits: $483 monthly, which may be applied toward medical insurance premiums.
  
• Dental & Vision Insurance: City paid coverage provided for employees and dependents. Insurance is effective the first of the second month after date of hire.
  
• Life Insurance: City paid term life insurance equal to the employee's annual salary, and dependent life insurance of $5,000 per dependent.
  
• Disability Insurance: City-paid short and long-term disability coverage.
  
• Retirement:
  
  • Tier I - 2% @ 55/Single Highest Year of Compensation for Classic CalPERS members who worked for the City prior to December 31, 2012 and are returning to City employment. Employees make a 7% member contribution, and may be subject to compensation limits per Section 401(a)(17) of the IRC.
    
  • Tier II - 2% @ 60/3-Year Final Compensation Period for Classic CalPERS members with less than a six-month break in service from another CalPERS or CalPERS'-reciprocal agency. Employees make a 7% member contribution, and may be subject to compensation limits per Section 401(a)(17) of the IRC.
    
  • Tier III - 2% at 62/3-Year Final Compensation Period for New CalPERS members. Employees make a 7.75% member contribution, and are subject to compensation limits per Government Code Section 7522.10. Additional details regarding the City's retirement plan will be provided to candidates during the job offer process.
    
• Social Security: CalPERS members do not participate in Social Security retirement so there is no payroll deduction.
  
• Medicare: Employees participate only in the Medicare portion of Social Security. There is a 1.45% payroll deduction for this benefit.
  
• Vacation: 2.5 weeks, increasing to 4 weeks per year, after 10 years of service. Employees may use vacation after successful completion of probation.
  
• Personal Leave: 27 hours per calendar year.
  
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
  
• Winter Holiday Break: 18 hours of Winter Holiday time. City Hall closure December 25th to January 1st.
  
• Sick Leave: 96-hour bank upon employment and additional accruals of 2 hours semi-monthly after 6 months of employment.
  
• Tuition Reimbursement: $2,500 per year for tuition and books for courses taken at accredited institution after completion of probation.
  
• Wellness Program: A comprehensive program is available, including on-site gym, exercise classes, downtown/beach-walking routes, weight loss, and tips on nutrition and healthy lifestyle.
  
• Professional Development: The City of Ventura is a LinkedIn Learning organization. LinkedIn Learning online classes are available with a library of more than 13,000 courses taught by real-world experts. Users can download certificates and customize learning paths that match their roles and competencies.
  
• Hybrid remote work options may be available
  

Experience and Qualifications for Success!

Minimum Qualifications:

• Human Resources Analyst I: A combination of training and experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in public administration, human resources, business administration or related field and two years of technical experience in the human resources field are required.
  
• Human Resources Analyst II: In addition to the above, two years of professional personnel experience in the assigned area of responsibility related to: classification, compensation, employee relations, labor relations, benefit administration, recruitment and selection and equal employment, payroll or training are required.
  

License/Certificates:

• Depending on assignment, possession of a valid California Class C driver's license may be required.
  

This position will be filled at either the I or II level, based on the candidate's education and work experience.

Apply Now!

Submit an online City job application and supplemental questionnaire by the filing deadline (Monday, September 8, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.) at www.cityofventura.ca.gov/jobs .

• It is important that your city job application includes all the relevant education, training, and experience you possess. Resumes, CVs, and cover letters may be attached to your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a completed job application or supplemental questionnaire. Submitting an incomplete application or supplemental questionnaire may disqualify you from further consideration in the recruitment process.
  
• After you apply, all future correspondence from the city will be via e-mail. Please check your messages regularly and keep your contact information up to date using your on-line application.
  

Recruitment Process & Timeline

Applications and supplemental questions will be accepted until Monday, September 8, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.

• All applications and supplemental questionnaires submitted will be screened in relation to the criteria outlined in this job announcement. Candidates will be reviewed, and only those candidates determined to be the most qualified on the basis of experience, training, and education, as submitted, will be invited to participate further in the selection process. Candidates will be notified about their status after the filing deadline.
  
• Candidates who most closely meet the requirements of the position will be invited to a qualifying panel interview process. Panel interviews will be conducted in-person and are tentatively scheduled for September 17, 2025.
  
• Department Selection interviews will be conducted in-person and are tentatively scheduled for September 24, 2025.
  

For additional information on the duties and responsibilities of the position, refer to the job descriptions located on the City’s Career Page at City of Ventura Jobs or by clicking here .

If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact Ariana Bola at abola@cityofventura.ca.gov .

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you need an accommodation in a selection process, please notify the Human Resources Department in writing by the final filing date of the position you are interested in. The Human Resources address is: 501 Poli Street, Room 210, Ventura, CA 93001, (805) 654-7853, e-mail: recruitment@cityofventura.ca.gov.

The City is an equal opportunity employer and strives to attract qualified applicants from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. We aim to create an environment that celebrates and embraces the diversity of our workforce. We welcome you to join our team!

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