Administrative & Staff Job Classifications

Class Specification Title: Human Resources Advanced Analyst

Series: Human Resources

Levels in series: 1  | 2  | 3

CLASS SUMMARY

The Human Resources Advanced Analyst is the third level of a  three level human resources series. Incumbents perform highly complex professional support within a large, multifaceted environment. Work involves the application of accepted personnel techniques and knowledge to a variety of personnel practices and problems and the exercise of sound professional judgment. The Human Resources Advanced Analyst is distinguished from the Human Resources Analyst by its full performance level duties in support of a specialized human resources function in a lead or supervisory capacity.

TYPICAL CLASS ESSENTIAL DUTIES

These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.

1. May supervise staff to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff are trained; and making hiring, termination and disciplinary recommendations.  Varies 0 - 5%
2. Coordinating College-wide human resources activities and functions as internal consultant and project lead to provide advice and assistance to staff, general public, other institutions and external agencies; serving as a liaison between the District Office, the campuses and other college locations..  Daily 20%
3. Analyzing highly complex, technical and confidential issues, drawing conclusions and taking appropriate action by applying appropriate policies, procedures, and resources.  Daily 10%
4. Performing evaluations of Human Resource processing operations and activities and recommending improvements and modifications.  Daily 10%
5. Ensuring conformance with applicable College policies, procedures, and state and Federal laws and regulations.  Daily 10%
6. Providing technical information and interpretation of Human Resources policies and procedures to applicants, staff, and external customers.  Daily 10%
7. Maintaining and overseeing the processing of compensation,  personnel transactions or staffing information.  Daily 10%
8. Conducting and participating in special studies, surveys, analysis, and research in a broad range of areas; preparing reports and making recommendations based on findings.  Daily 10%
9. Assisting in assessing organizational training needs; developing training materials; implementing and conducting training programs and activities.  Monthly 10%
10. Representing the department at Human Resources related functions.  Monthly 5%
11. Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.  As Required

Training and Experience (positions in this class typically require):
Bachelor's Degree in a related field and three years applicable human resources experience; or, an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.

Licensing Requirements (positions in this class typically require):

• None Required.

Knowledge (position requirements at entry):
Knowledge of:

• Supervisory principles
• Human resources principles and procedures
• Applicable laws and regulations
• Needs assessment principles
• Applicable computer software and applications
• Current trends in area of responsibility
• Strategic planning

Skills (position requirements at entry):
Skill in:

• Monitoring and evaluating employees
• Prioritizing and assigning work
• Organizing work and balancing multiple priorities
• Interpreting and applying procedures and policies
• Public speaking
• Project management
• Implementing human resources policies, procedures, and techniques
• Interpreting and applying laws and regulations
• Utilizing applicable computer software and applications
• Compiling, analyzing and making recommendations on related topics and issues
• Evaluating human resources procedures and techniques
• Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to receive work direction

Physical Requirements:
Positions in this class typically require: fingering, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Incumbents may be subjected to travel.

NOTE: The above job description is intended to represent only the key areas of responsibilities; specific position assignments will vary depending on the business needs of the department.

Classification History:
Draft prepared by Fox Lawson & Associates LLC (DJG/LM)
Date: 03/01
Revised by Human Resources 1/05