Description
The Organization
Fremont is a well-managed and innovative city! Located in the heart of the Bay Area and Silicon Valley, Fremont prides itself on innovation, clean technology and advanced manufacturing, a low crime rate, great schools, a low unemployment rate, quality parks, nearby open space, and an incredibly diverse population of over 235,000 residents. As a full-service city, Fremont employs 962 regular employees and operates on a FY 2020-21 General Fund budget of $213.4 million. With its strong and diversified business base, Fremont is an important economic force in the region. The City strives to be an innovator in municipal government, with dynamic leadership provided by the City Council and City Manager.
The Department
The Human Resources Department is responsible for the following program activities:
• Recruitment and selection
• Classification and compensation
• Employee and labor relations
• Organizational development
• Employee benefits and payroll administration
The Position
The Human Resources Analyst I/II will perform a wide range of responsibilities in the Human Resources Department. The current vacancy will primarily focus on recruitment and examination responsibilities. This recruitment may also be utilized to fill an additional vacancy to support the benefits function within the Human Resources Department.
Examples of job responsibilities may include, but not limited to the following:
• Compile and analyze HR metrics and data from a variety of sources and HR systems (NEOGOV and PeopleSoft 9.2) to make recommendations.
• Prepares reports with data results, including presenting and explaining findings/recommendations related to human resources policies and processes.
• Assists in the interpretation and application of human resources rules, policies, legislation and MOUs.
• Recruitment & Examination:
− Plan, develop and administer the full cycle recruitment/selection process and activities.
− Provide analytical support with position classification/compensation to support client departments’ hiring/staffing needs.
− Identify and implement industry best practices for hard-to-fill positions.
− Utilize social media and other recruitment marketing sources to attract and increase candidate pools.
− Implement efficiencies that will result in reducing the time to hire.
• Benefits Administration:
− Provide analytical support with the administration of benefits programs, including the City’s retiree medical reimbursement program, deferred compensation governance, leave administration, Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the City’s annual open enrollment process.
− Support HRIS (PeopleSoft 9.2) testing activities to support benefits programs and processes: open enrollment, ACA, CalPERS, including the development and implementation of new functionality (e.g.., onboarding) within PeopleSoft 9.2.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will be a seasoned human resources professional with a well-rounded generalist background. The selected individual will be a team player and technical expert in recruitment & selection and/or benefits administration. It will be important for the Human Resources Analyst I/II to possess a passion to work in public sector human resources coupled with exceptional interpersonal, communication and collaboration skills. The successful candidate will be proficient in working with managers across the City to provide counsel and assistance regarding a wide range of human resources issues related to recruitment, examination, classification, compensation and benefits. Attention to detail is critical and the successful candidate must be able to handle multiple assignments at once with a customer centric philosophy.
Knowledge of:
• Pertinent local, state and federal laws, rules involving human resources, employment, and benefits (i.e., FMLA, CFRA, FEHA, ADA, FLSA, Military Leave, HIPPA, COBRA, ACA).
• Contemporary and emerging human resources practices, including, but not limited to recruitment/examination and benefits.
• City services, including familiarity with public safety (Police and Fire) hiring and staffing needs.
Experience with:
• Technology, virtual collaboration tools/programs (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom) and relevant social media platforms.
• HR-specific computer programs and tools: NEOGOV (applicant tracking system), PeopleSoft 9.2 (HRIS).
• Compiling and analyzing HR metrics and data from a variety of sources and HR systems to make recommendations.
• Preparing reports of data results, presenting and explaining findings/recommendations related to human resources policies and processes.
And the ability to:
• Be action-oriented and demonstrate initiative to anticipate future tasks/projects that require completion under tight deadlines.
• Be highly organized with the ability to complete multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and interruptions throughout the work day.
• Be creative and collaborative in approaches to problem solving and continually improving human resources processes.
• Manage tasks and meet deadlines in a high volume, fast-paced work environment.
• Leverage technology to drive efficiencies.
• Build and establish effective working relationships with internal and external customers.
Minimum Qualifications
The successful candidate will typically possess the following:
HR Analyst I — Education/Experience: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Human Resources Management, Public or Business Administration, Industrial Relations or a closely related field; Or two (2) years of experience in the field of human resources. Experience in a public agency setting is desirable.
Licenses/Certificates: Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license is required.
HR Analyst II — Education/Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Human Resources Management, Public or Business Administration, Industrial Relations, or a closely related field; and at least two (2) years of experience performing duties comparable to those of a Human Resources Analyst I.
Licenses/Certificates: Possession of a valid California Class C driver’s license is required.
Desirable Human Resources Certifications: SHRM, IPMA and/or CALPELRA
Benefits
The following generous benefits are provided:
- Medical – A variety of plans are offered through CalPERS.
- Dental – Plans are offered through Delta Dental.
- Vision – Plans are offered through VSP.
- Health Benefit Allowance – The City contributes up to $2,350 towards health benefit premiums (medical, dental and vision) and unused allowance up to $580 is paid monthly to the employee.
- Retirement – As defined by the Public Employees’ Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) and in the CalPERS retirement system:
• Classic Members will receive CalPERS retirement benefits under the 2% at age 60 plan.
• New Members will receive CalPERS retirement benefits under the 2% at age 62 plan.
- Deferred Compensation
• Voluntary Plan Options – The City offers two optional 457 plans for employee participation.
• 401(a) – 2% City paid contribution.
- Income Protection – The City provides basic plan coverage for Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment and
- Long Term Disability with additional coverage available for purchase by the employee.
- Flexible Benefit Plan – Employees have the option to contribute tax-free income for medical premiums, healthcare reimbursement and dependent care reimbursement.
- Commuter Benefits (Parking and Transportation) – Employees have the option to set aside money on a pre-tax basis to pay for work-related commuting and parking expenses.
- General Leave – Up to 128 hours per year.
- Management Leave – Up to 112 hours per year.
- Holidays – 12 days paid and 1 floating holiday.
A complete benefits summary can be found at www.fremont.gov.
Special Instructions
How to Join Our Team
To view the complete job announcement and application instructions, visit: www.fremont.gov/cityjobs
The first review of applicaitons is July 23, 2021. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.