Exempt to Permanent – Principal Human Resources Analyst (1246) - Citywide (168472)

Under general direction, performs complex and specialized human resources work and there-by serves as a resource for important technical problems in one or more of the following are-as: recruitment and examinations; classification and compensation; employee and/or labor relations; benefits administration; human resources operations; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and personnel training.
IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES
According to Civil Service Commission Rule 109, the duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this job code/class and are not intended to be an inclusive list:
Supervises subordinate employees in performing professional human resources work in the areas of recruitment; examinations; employee relations; classification and compensation; human resources operations; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and personnel training.
Coordinates recruitment activities for assigned classifications, including announcement preparation and determining sources for recruiting; confers with personnel at different operating levels to determine minimum qualifications, means of recruitment and areas to be covered; reviews recruitment matters with consultants and specialists in connection with important phases of positions to be covered in specific examinations; personally reviews those applications requiring a high degree of judgment regarding acceptance or rejection.
Performs job analyses of individual positions and classes; determines, develops and approves examination subject matter; assigns relative weights to various parts of the examination; reviews test items for construction and accuracy; establishes passing points; organizes material for final review and makes revisions, as deemed necessary; investigate and respond to complaints, protests and appeals regarding examination matters.
Supervises and participates in classification studies and projects and the processing of departmental classification requests; coordinates the preparation of class specifications; makes recommendations regarding establishing, consolidating or abolishing classes; investigates problems, complaints and appeals regarding allocations and status determinations.
Evaluates requests for leave and ADA accommodation; administers requests to fill position, employee transfers, post-referral, hiring, appoint, onboarding and layoff processes; interviews and examines candidates; administers employee discipline.
Negotiates resolutions to grievances; investigates complaints of serious employee mis-conduct and complaints; enforces MOUs to ensure consistent departmental compliance with pro-visions, and; acts as a Skelly officer in employee disciplinary hearings.
Performs highly specialized human resources work and thereby serves as a resource to assist coworkers; as assigned, supervises and participates in conducting salary and wage surveys including the collection, compilation, analysis and evaluation of data; conducts special studies and investigations pertaining to fringe benefits, working conditions and other similar matters.
Appears before legislative bodies and committees to explain and interpret matters involving recruitment; examinations; classification and compensation; human resources operations; diversity, equity, and inclusion; or personnel training.
Performs special projects involving the planning, research, development or implementation of a technical phase of human resources administration; prepares various memoranda, correspondence, records and reports with recommendations when appropriate.
Meets with employees, department heads, labor representatives and personnel of other jurisdictions regarding the interpretation and application of laws and regulations concerning recruitment; examinations; classification and compensation; employee relations; human resources operations; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and personnel training.
Implements diversity, equity and inclusion efforts by developing employee resources and training; leading diversity recruitment efforts; coaching management; mediating workplace conflict; and creating and monitoring DEI benchmarks.
Trains and consults with City employees including human resources professionals on supervision and leadership; conducts and develops team building workshops and career development programs; consults with managers on training and organizational development projects.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. City Employment Status: Must be a Current Category 16, 17, or 18 Exempt Employee in Class 1246 who has worked at least 2,080 hours in class 1246; AND
2. Education: Possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; AND
3. Experience: Five (5) years of professional human resources experience in one or more of the following areas of activity: recruitment and selection; classification and compensation; employee and/or labor relations; benefits administration; human resources operations; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and personnel training of which one year must have been as (1) an advanced journey level classification, similar to 1244 Senior Human Resources Analyst, that performs difficult and specialized human resources work and thereby serves as a resource for special problems , or (2) lead or supervised a small team of professional staff involved in the more difficult and complex matters associated with recruitment and selection; employee and/or labor relations; classification and compensation; benefits administration; human resources operations; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and personnel training.
Substitution
Education Substitution: Verifiable professional human resources work experience in one or more of the following areas may substitute for up to two years of the required education on a year-for-year basis: recruitment and selection; classification and compensation; employee and/or labor relations; benefits administration; human resources operations; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and personnel training. (30 semester units/45 quarter units equal one year.)
Experience Substitution:
1) Possession of a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) or a Master's degree in Personnel Administration, Human Resources Management, Business Administration, Public administration, Clinical/School/Industrial-Organizational Psychology, or a closely related field may be substituted for one (1) year of the required non-advanced journey / non-lead/supervisory experience
2) Completion of a 12-month Human Resources Trainee program equivalent to the City and County of San Francisco's 1249 Human Resources Training Program may substitute for one (1) year of the required non-advanced journey / non-lead/supervisory experience
Verification of Experience and/or Education
Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Please review the information on Employment Application and Minimum Qualifications and Verification of Experience/Education | City and County of San Francisco for considerations taken when reviewing applications.
Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. More information can be found at: https://sfdhr.org/information-about-hiring-process#verification
Failure to provide the required verification may result in rejection of application and/or removal from eligibility for referral and appointment in this class.
Note: Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirements by the filing deadline. Please include all relevant experience and education in your job application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application. Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to a lower score. Any misrepresentation or falsification of one's education, training, or work experience, or attempted deception on the application, may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.
SELECTION PROCEDURES/EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS
1. Job Application: Application must fully complete the job application for this recruitment on the City and County of San Francisco’s website. Information from resumes does not substitute for the information on the application or preliminary questionnaire.
2. Questionnaire - Training and Experience Assessment (Weight 100%): During the examination process, applicants will be prompted to complete a questionnaire as part of the examination process.
It will serve as the Training and Experience Assessment for this recruitment and will be used to determine your eligibility for this recruitment as well as your score and rank on the eligible list.
Important: Please answer the questionnaire thoroughly, even if the information is already included in your application or resume.
*The Department of Public Works reserves the right to modify the selection process and examination to conform to administrative

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No