<p>THE POSITION</p> <p>The City of Carson is now accepting applications for the position of Human Resources Analyst.</p> <p>First application review period: December 16, 2025</p> <ul> <li>Job opened continuous until filled* </li></ul> <p>If a sufficient number of qualified applications are received by the first review date, there is the possibility that the recruitment may close at that time.</p> <p>Overview of the position:</p> <p>The City of Carson is seeking a knowledgeable and motivated Human Resources Analyst to join our Human Resources Department. This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional who brings strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and a passion for supporting a diverse municipal workforce. This position will perform a wide range of professional-level HR functions, with a strong emphasis on employee relations and labor relations, while also supporting recruitment, classification, compensation, leaves management, and special projects. If you thrive in a collaborative environment, enjoy solving complex HR challenges, and are committed to delivering exceptional public service, we encourage you to consider joining the City of Carson.</p> <p>What the Ideal Candidate will bring:</p> <ul> <li>The ideal candidate will be a knowledgeable and solutions-oriented Human Resources professional with strong analytical skills and a solid foundation in public-sector HR practices. They will bring experience in recruitment, classification and compensation, and benefits administration, with a particular strength in employee and labor relations. The ideal candidate will be comfortable interpreting labor agreements, supporting investigations, preparing reports, and advising departments on HR policies and procedures. </li><li>Previous California municipal experience is preferred for the governmental experience requirement </li><li>Familiarity with Human Resources Information System platforms such as Tyler Munis and NEOGOV is a plus </li></ul> <p>Required Documents to be submitted with your application:</p> <ul> <li>Cover Letter </li><li>Resume </li><li>Proof of Education-Transcript </li></ul> <p>Vacancy Information</p> <p>There is one (1) current full-time (FLSA: Exempt) vacancy with a 4/10 schedule, working Monday through Thursday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (including a 1-hour unpaid lunch break). Work hours and/or the work schedule may be adjusted based on the operational needs of the department. The City does not currently offer remote or hybrid work options.</p> <p>Job Summary:</p> <p>Under general direction, performs journey level professional human resources work in the areas of recruitment and selection, position classification, compensation, employee development, employee relations, labor relations, benefits and performs related duties as required.</p> <p>ESSENTIAL DUTIES</p> <p>These functions are representative and may not be present in all positions in the class. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change, or rescind related duties and work assignments.</p> <ul> <li>Exercises lead and/or functional supervision over paraprofessional and clerical staff. </li><li>Performs job analysis, conducts job audits and writes class specifications. </li><li>Performs salary reviews and compensation surveys; develops salary and benefits data. </li><li>Conducts routine personnel investigations, prepares summary reports and recommends disciplinary action. </li><li>May participate and/or assists in labor negotiations; costing of MOU proposals; develop meet and confer language proposals. </li><li>Evaluates job applications; monitors recruitment and testing procedures for compliance with city rules and/or policies. </li><li>Prepares and validates examinations. </li><li>Interprets, implements, and keeps current with laws, rules and regulations related to public employment and benefits. </li><li>Administers a variety of benefits programs which may include health, leave, dental, life insurance, vision, retirement, deferred compensation and disability programs. </li><li>Prepares reports, Council agenda items, and correspondence. </li><li>Performs comprehensive studies; compiles and evaluates data. </li><li>Develops forms and procedural manuals. </li><li>Attends meetings and training sessions. </li><li>Provides information to employees on human resources policies, rules, and procedures. </li><li>Recommends, develops, and implements new policies, rules, and/or procedures. </li><li>Develops, conducts and coordinates employee training and development programs. </li><li>Maintains effective liaison with City workgroups and other agencies; confers with management and other City officials. </li><li>Assists in the analysis of new and revised programs and develops staffing and financial proposals to support such programs. </li><li>Performs related duties as required. </li></ul> <p>QUALIFICATIONS</p> <p>A typical way to obtain the requisite qualifications to perform the duties of this class is as follows:</p> <p>Education and/or Experience:</p> <p>Graduation from an accredited college or university with a baccalaureate degree in human resources, personnel management, public administration, or related educational field and three (3) years full-time paid professional experience in recruitment and testing, classification and compensation, benefits, employment discipline, employee relations, training and development, including at least two (2) years in a governmental agency's human resources or personnel department. Experience and/or education in a related field may be substituted on a year for year basis.</p> <p>Knowledge of:</p> <ul> <li>Principles and practices relating to personnel administration. </li><li>Job-content analysis and the establishment of employment standards. </li><li>Basic principles of administrative analysis and dynamics of staff-line personnel relationships. </li><li>Principles and practices of public agency labor relations including negotiating, structuring language and handling grievances. </li><li>Training, safety, and personnel-related laws, principles and practices. </li><li>Screening and selection practices, including methodology for determining the reliability and validity of applications, tests, interviewing techniques or other screening process. </li><li>Principles of personnel management and methods required to identify and analyze organizational training needs. </li><li>Federal, State and local laws pertaining to personnel administration and/or employment. </li><li>Functional responsibilities of public sector personnel department and the principles and practices of classification and compensation. </li><li>Benefits administration. </li></ul> <p>Skill and Ability to:</p> <ul> <li>Devise appropriate and effective written, oral, and performance examinations. </li><li>Prepare a concise and valid class specifications. </li><li>Make sound classification and salary analyzes and recommendations. </li><li>Interpret and apply personnel laws, rules, regulations and standard procedures; explain personnel procedure, assist in adjudicating complaints, and interpreting memoranda of understanding. </li><li>Negotiate and/or resolve issues with employee organizations and individual employees. </li><li>Identify problem areas, collect and analyze data, draw valid conclusions and project impacts of decisions and recommendations. </li><li>Communicate effectively orally and in writing. </li><li>Establish, maintain and foster effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. </li><li>Prepare clear, concise and grammatically correct reports and correspondence. </li><li>Maintain confidentiality of employee information and applicable reports. </li><li>Collect, compile and analyze data and information. </li><li>Administer a variety of insurance and benefit programs. </li></ul> <p>WORKING CONDITIONS</p> <p>Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Positions in this class normally:</p> <ul> <li>Require vision (which may be corrected) to read small print. </li><li>Require the mobility of arms to reach and dexterity of hands to grasp and manipulate small objects. Lower body mobility may not be required. </li><li>May be required to work at a video display terminal for prolonged periods. </li><li>Performs work which is primarily sedentary. </li></ul> <p>Recruitment Process:</p> <p>This recruitment is open continuous until filled. If a sufficient number of qualified applications are received by the first review date, there is the possibility that the recruitment may close at that time. To be considered, please submit an online application, including a cover letter, resume, and proof of education in PDF format. Applications that fail to include all necessary documents will be considered incomplete and will not be taken into consideration. Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience, and for level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in the recruitment process, which will consist of the following sections:</p> <ul> <li>Supplemental Questionnaire, no weight </li><li>Oral exam, weighted at 100% </li><li>Final Selection Interview </li></ul> <p>The Human Resources Department reserves the right to adjust, modify, delete and/or change the above exam types and/or weights. Supplemental questionnaires are used to evaluate applicant's indicated abilities with the ideal candidate profile. The Human Resources Department reserves the right to invite those amongst the highest scoring to the next phase of the recruitment.</p> <p>NOTE: Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and qualifying candidates will be interviewed and considered for employment on a "first come-first served" basis. Candidates interested in these positions are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.</p> <p>Appointment:</p> <p>Any offer of employment, or acceptance of an employment offer, is contingent upon passing live scan, background check and other required tests. All new employees are required to take a loyalty oath.</p> <p>Other Information:</p> <p>The City of Carson is an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We believe in the strength that comes from different perspectives and experiences, and we are committed to building a workforce that reflects the vibrant diversity of our community. This commitment is embraced at all levels of our organization, from our management staff to our policymakers. We partner with our staff and community organizations to ensure our policies and practices remain transparent and equitable. As part of this commitment, we regularly publish updated demographic information on our workforce, including data on diversity and pay equity by race and gender.</p> <p>In accordance with the California Fair Chance Act, the City of Carson will consider all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history. Applicants are not required to disclose their criminal history or undergo a background check until receiving a conditional job offer. If any concerns arise from a background check, and the conviction is directly related to the role, applicants will have the opportunity to provide context, present mitigating evidence, or dispute the report's accuracy. For more information about the Fair Chance Act, please visit https://calcivilrights.ca.gov/fair-chance-act.</p> <p>The City of Carson intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you need a special accommodation during the recruitment process or would like this information in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources at (310) 952-1736.</p> <p>IMPORTANT NOTICE: This recruitment is open.</p> <p>CURRENT CITY OF CARSON EMPLOYEES: Please do not use your City of Carson email address as part of this application. You must indicate a personal email address in order to receive communication and/or notices from Human Resources throughout the recruitment process.</p> <p>For more information, please click on the link below.</p> <p>AFSCME 1017 MOU</p> <p>01</p> <p>The following supplemental questions will be used to assist us in screening your application. You are required to answer each of the following questions truthfully and completely. This questionnaire will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this job. Your responses to this questionnaire may also be used to evaluate your qualifications beyond the minimum requirements, as part of the application screening process. As such, please take the time necessary to answer the questions thoroughly. Applications submitted without a completed supplemental questionnaire, or those that say see resume or application, may not be considered. It is imperative that your responses to the questionnaire provide a true and accurate reflection of your background. Additionally, your answers MUST be supported by the information you have entered in your general application. Responses which cannot be substantiated by information contained in your application will be deemed invalid. Falsification, exaggeration and misrepresentation will result in your disqualification. Your responses will be evaluated as submitted. Do you agree to answer the following questions truthfully and completely AND understand that falsification or overstatement of your qualifications is grounds for disqualification of your application?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>02</p> <p>Do you hold a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Personnel Management, Public Administration, or a closely related educational field? Experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis. (Proof is required and must be attached at the time of application submission)</p> <ul> <li>Yes, I possess a Bachelor's Degree and have attached it to my application. </li><li>No, I do not possess a Bachelor's Degree but I have an Associate's Degree and at least five (5) years of professional experience to substitute for the required education. </li><li>No, I do not possess a Bachelor's Degree but I have at least seven (7) years of professional experience to substitute for the required education. </li><li>No, I do not possess a Bachelor's Degree or sufficient experience that may be used as substitution for the educational requirement. </li></ul> <p>03</p> <p>Do you have three (3) years of full-time paid professional experience in recruitment and testing, classification and compensation, benefits, employment discipline, employee relations, training and development? Two (2) years of the required experience must have been gained in a governmental agency's Human Resources or Personnel Department.</p> <ul> <li>Yes, I have three (3) years of years of full-time paid professional experience in recruitment and testing, classification and compensation, benefits, employment discipline, employee relations, training and development, including at least two (2) year of the required experience which was gained in a governmental agency's Human Resources or Personnel Department. </li><li>No, I do not have the required three (3) years of years of full-time paid professional experience and/or least two (2) year of the required experience which was gained in a governmental agency's Human Resources or Personnel Department. </li></ul> <p>04</p> <p>How many years of paid full-time human resources experience do you have in a governmental agency's human resources or personnel department within a public sector agency?</p> <ul> <li>2-3 years </li><li>3-4 years </li><li>4-5 years </li><li>5+ years </li><li>I have no public sector HR experience </li></ul> <p>05</p> <p>Do you possess knowledge/experience in the following areas? (Check all that apply)</p> <ul> <li>Employee Relations </li><li>Labor Relations </li><li>Protected Leave Management </li><li>HRIS/HR Technology </li><li>Training and Development </li><li>Benefits Administration </li><li>Recruitment and Testing </li></ul> <p>06</p> <p>Do you have experience using any of the following HRIS platforms? (Check all that apply)</p> <ul> <li>NEOGOV </li><li>Tyler Munis </li><li>Peoplesoft </li><li>Oracle </li><li>Workday </li></ul> <p>07</p> <p>Please describe your role in managing or maintaining data in an HRIS system.</p> <p>08</p> <p>Do you have experience interpreting civil service rules, personnel policies, or labor agreements? If yes, please explain.</p> <p>09</p> <p>Have you conducted compensation or salary studies using HRIS or external data tools?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>10</p> <p>Do you have experience interpreting employment-related laws and regulations (e.g., FLSA, FMLA, ADA, CalPERS)? If yes, provide an example of how you applied this knowledge in your role.</p> <p>11</p> <p>Have you exercised lead or functional supervision over HR or clerical staff?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>12</p> <p>Please write a personal statement of interest, describing your career goals and reason(s) for seeking a position with the City of Carson.</p> <p>13</p> <p>Did you attach all required documents to your application, if applicable?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>Required Question</p> <p>Employer City of Carson</p> <p>Address 701 E. Carson Street</p> <p>Carson, California, 90745</p> <p>Phone (310) 952-1736</p> <p>Website http://ci.carson.ca.us</p> <p>Please verify your email address Verify Email</p>