Human Resources Analyst

A Human Resources (HR) Analyst is the first step in the Analyst series and is a professional level classification that performs responsible work in various assignments including recruitment and testing, classification and compensation, employee relations, and other human resources functions.  Incumbents in this class may be assigned to support various City departments, teams, and special projects.  Work involves the acquisition and application of professional HR knowledge and the use of judgment and discretion in advising employees, supervisors, and Directors on HR policies, rules, regulations, and procedures.  An HR Analyst may be assigned primarily to classification and compensation which involves completing job analyses, job studies, position reviews, salary surveys, and other market data analysis, job descriptions, and classification and compensation related reports in a timely manner with thorough research and analysis and sound recommendations.  This class performs related duties as required. 

This class is distinguished from the Senior Human Resources Analyst class in that the Senior Human Resources Analyst handles advanced level recruitments, classification and pay studies, and other assignments requiring well-developed professional knowledge and judgment.  An HR Analyst may also be assigned primarily to classification and compensation.  The Human Resources Analyst class differs from the Human Resources Specialist I, Human Resources Specialist II, and Senior Human Resources Assistant classes by performing work which requires a broader knowledge of the principles and techniques of the professional human resources field, and the exercise of greater independent judgment.  The employee works under general supervision on assignments and is allowed initiative and discretion in accordance with established policies.  This class reports to a Human Resources Administrator who normally reviews work in progress for completeness and accuracy, through conferences, and evaluation of overall results achieved.  An HR Analyst may also receive guidance, direction, or functional supervision from a Senior HR Analyst.  Employees in this class may progress by noncompetitive promotion to Senior HR Analyst upon meeting the specific criteria-based promotion requirements of experience and performance.  This class is FLSA exempt-administrative. 

Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions.Employee Values:  All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.

Minimum Qualifications Required.  Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.  Good (1 - 3 years) human resources experience in a professional capacity involving recruiting and testing, classification and compensation, employee relations, or other technical human resources work. 

Preferred/Desirable Qualifications.  Good (1 – 3 years) professional level experience in two or more of the following areas:  recruitment and testing, classification and compensation, and/or employee relations is preferred.  Public sector human resources experience is preferred.  Certification as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) from the Human Resource Certification Institute and/or Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is highly desirable.http://apps.mesaaz.gov/jobdescriptions/Documents/JobDescriptions/cs4361.pdf