Human Resources Analyst I/II/III - Employee Services (Finance)

The County of Riverside seeks candidates to fill positions throughout Riverside County.

A list of eligible candidates will be established to fill current and future vacancies.

The Human Resources Department has an opening for a Human Resources Analyst I/II/III. This position will support the out-stationed RUHS Employee Services (ES) Division located in Moreno Valley, CA.

The selected candidate will support RUHS Employee Services operations and will be responsible for the following duties:

• Assist in training new staff, providing guidance and support, and delegating job responsibilities.
• Serve as the designated backup for the Administrative Services Officer (ASO) to ensure continuity of workflow and reinforce daily operations.
• Support the ASO with day-to-day oversight and provide performance-related feedback to aid in staff evaluations and achievement of performance metrics.
• Act as an escalation point of contact for complex HR and payroll-related inquiries, working directly with RUHS managers, supervisors, and employees.
• Manage special projects and respond to emerging needs or unplanned tasks.
• Participate in the development and delivery of RUHS orientations and training programs; prepare training materials for RUHS employees, supervisors, and managers.
• Develop, administer, analyze, and perform specialized research for the RUHS timekeeping system (UKG) and PeopleSoft configuration.
• Perform complex tasks related to new UKG configuration requirements, including workgroups, Time Reporting Codes (TRCs), pay rules, adjustment rules, and work schedules.
• Evaluate and identify needed specifications based on MOU analysis (SEIU, LIUNA, MGMT, SEIU Per Diems), and demonstrate strong knowledge of data structures and programming requirements in both UKG and PeopleSoft systems.
• Confer with RUHS managers, supervisors, and administrators on HR and payroll practices and various Riverside County and RUHS policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with labor laws, County policies, and MOU provisions.
• Conduct specialized audit research in both UKG and PeopleSoft to assess the accuracy and quality of HR staff work.
• Stay informed on upcoming Board of Supervisors (BOS) agenda items that may impact RUHS, such as configuration or process changes, pay premiums, and salary plans. Coordinate with HR and RUHS IS to analyze, implement, and monitor these changes.
• Prepare UKG and PeopleSoft reports as needed for RUHS administrative staff and other HR departments.
• Collaborate with the RUHS IS team to review existing payroll processes and provide recommendations for improvements and efficiencies.
• Actively participate in planning and executing new or existing UKG system upgrades and enhancements.

Competitive Candidates Will Possess:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, query writing, and IF/THEN statements.
• Experience with UKG/Kronos Time Keeping System and PeopleSoft.
• Skilled in business writing and verbal communication.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of employee services, benefits, retirement, and payroll practices.
• Experience as a human resources generalist.
• Experience working in a unionized environment.
• Experience working in a healthcare agency.

The level at which the position will be filled is at the Department's discretion and is based on candidate qualifications.

Meet the team!

The Human Resources Department strives to effectively serve and partner with our community, departments and employees by leveraging best practices and innovation to foster a thriving county.HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST I
• Review and make recommendations on proposed human resources transactions, research human resources practices and regulations, and serve as an informational resource to County agencies/departments.

• May prepare training materials for employee development presentations and assist in conducting training; prepare reports and correspondence; maintain records, logs, and files.

HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST II
• Review and make recommendations on proposed human resources transactions; confer with departmental officials on human resources practices and issues.
• Assist in the development and establishment of standard human resources practices and employee benefits and services programs; conduct special studies and investigations.
• May prepare training materials for employee development and assist in conducting training.
• Prepare reports and correspondence; maintain records, logs and files.

HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST III
• Confer with departmental officials on human resources practices and problems; assist in the development and establishment of standard personnel practices.
• Perform specialized research in public human resources administration; perform studies and make recommendations regarding staff utilization.
• May prepare training materials for employee development and assist in conducting training.
• Prepare reports, manuals, articles, and correspondence; maintain records, logs and files.HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST I
$61,088.24 - $86,552.77 Annually

OPTION I

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree or equivalent education (minimum completed units equaling 120 semester/180 quarter). Technical, paraprofessional or professional human resources experience may substitute for the education based on a year-for-year basis (one year of full-time experience equaling 30 semester/45 quarter college level-units).

Experience: At least one year of technical, paraprofessional or professional human resources experience in a unionized environment, including direct experience interpreting and applying Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), collective bargaining agreements, or labor policies.

OPTION II

Experience: Four years of technical, paraprofessional or professional human resources experience, which included at least one year of human resources experience in a unionized environment, including direct experience interpreting and applying Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), collective bargaining agreements, or labor policies.

HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST II
$75,670.00 - $107,334.10 Annually

OPTION I
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree or equivalent education (minimum completed units equals 120 semester/180 quarter). Additional qualifying technical, paraprofessional or professional human resources experience may substitute for the education based on a year-for-year basis (one year of full-time experience equaling 30 semester/45 quarter college level-units).

Experience: One year of professional human resources experience (at the County of Riverside Human Resources Analyst I level or above)
in a unionized environment, including direct experience interpreting and applying Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), collective bargaining agreements, or labor policies . (Completion of graduate level courses from an accredited college or university may substitute for the non-specific required experience on the basis of 24 semester or 36 quarter units equaling one year of experience.)

OPTION II
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree or equivalent education (minimum completed units equals 120 semester/180 quarter). Additional qualifying technical, paraprofessional or professional human resources experience may substitute for the education based on a year-for-year basis (one year of full-time experience equaling 30 semester/45 quarter college level-units).

Experience: Two years as a Human Resources Technician with the County of Riverside, which included at least one year of human resources experience in a unionized environment, including direct experience interpreting and applying Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), collective bargaining agreements, or labor policies. (Completion of graduate level courses from an accredited college or university may substitute for the non-specific required experience on the basis of 24 semester or 36 quarter units equaling one year of experience.)
HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST III
$89,056.02 - $126,407.36 Annually

Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree or equivalent education (minimum completed units equaling 120 semester/180 quarter). Additional qualifying technical, paraprofessional or professional human resources experience may substitute for the education based on a year-for-year basis (one year of full-time experience equaling 30 semester/45 quarter college level-units).

Experience: Two years of professional human resources experience (at the County of Riverside Human Resources Analyst I level or above), or one year equivalent to the County of Riverside Human Resources Analyst II , which included at least one year of human resources experience in a unionized environment, including direct experience interpreting and applying Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), collective bargaining agreements, or labor policies . (Completion of graduate level courses from an accredited college or university may substitute for up to one year of the non-specific required experience on the basis of 24 semester or 36 quarter units equaling one year of experience.)

All Options
(Clerical experience does not qualify).
Knowledge of : The principles and practices of public administration, organization and management; the principles and practices of public human resources administration including job classification, salary administration, recruitment and selection, examining, interviewing, and affirmative action; the development, analysis and evaluation of tests and test materials; occupations found in the public services and their job requirements; modern office methods and procedures; the application of statistical methods to human resources work; the techniques of job analysis for position classification, recruitment and selection.

Ability to: Develop, administer, analyze, and evaluate tests for a variety of occupations; study and analyze jobs in a variety of occupations and make sound classification decisions; collect data, analyze it objectively, present it clearly, and prepare sound recommendations and reports; understand, interpret and apply human resources laws, rules, regulations, standards, and procedures; explain human resources procedures and adjust complaints; secure cooperation of operating officials in accepting and carrying out sound human resources management practices; keep abreast of developments in the field of public human resources administration; speak and write effectively.
Other Requirements
Experience: At least one year of technical, paraprofessional or professional human resources experience in a unionized environment, including direct experience interpreting and applying Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), collective bargaining agreements, or labor policies.

License/Certificate: Possession of a valid California Driver's License may be required.

Professional Human Resources (PHR), Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR), or other relevant human resources related certification is desired. TESTING REQUIREMENTS:

Candidates may be required to successfully pass the new HR Analytical Skills assessment as part of the application process for this position. The test must be taken through the NeoGov recruiting system. Candidates who meet the position requirements will be emailed a link to take the online test. It is strongly recommended that all candidates maintain a valid email in their contact information on their NeoGov account. It is important that the instructions provided in the email are followed exactly. We expect all candidates to uphold the highest standards of integrity and to complete the exam independently, relying solely on their own knowledge and skills. Any attempt to cheat-including using web browsers, external resources, seeking assistance, or copying answers-is a breach of this standard and may result in disqualification. To ensure fairness, we reserve the right to require candidates to take or retake the exam under in-person proctored conditions. Those that have successfully passed the previous HR Analyst Written Assessment may be exempt from the new assessment.
For questions regarding this recruitment Contact Vanessa Diaz Beaird at VDBEAIRD@rivco.org with any questions regarding this recruitment.