Recruitment & Classification Analyst III

Position Information

Expand your career with the County of Sonoma Human Resources Department.

Starting salary up to $63.97/hour ($133,513/year) and a competitive total compensation package!*

If you’re motivated by intellectual challenges, working in a fast-paced environment that can change daily, and being part of a supportive team, come join us!

We are currently recruiting for this position at the HR Analyst I, II, and III levels. Please apply to this and the separate, concurrent recruitments being conducted for Recruitment & Classification Analyst I and Recruitment & Classification Analyst II if you are interested in being considered at either level of this opportunity.

What We Offer

Working at the County of Sonoma offers expansive opportunities for growth and development, the ability to be a part of a challenging and rewarding work environment, and the satisfaction of knowing you're working to better our communities. You can also look forward to flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits* including:

• Hybrid Telework - A schedule that meets the needs of our staff, department operations, and the communities we serve may be available, depending on the assignment
• Salary Advancement - A salary increase after 1,040 hours (6 months when working full-time) for good work performance; eligibility for a salary increase for good performance every year thereafter, until reaching the top of the salary range
• Paid Time Off - Competitive vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year
• Staff Development/Wellness Pay - Annual benefit allowances of up to $2,000 and ongoing education/training opportunities
• County Paid Health Premium Contributions - 100% premium contribution for the majority of employee-only and employee + family health plan options
• Post-Retirement Health Reimbursement Arrangement - County contributions to help fund post-retirement health insurance/benefits
• Retirement - A pension fully integrated with Social Security
• Incentive Retirement Savings Plan (IRSP) and 457 Voluntary Deferred Compensation - 3% of salary County contribution to a 401(a), in addition to the County matching up to 1% of base salary in 401(a), based upon employee contribution
• Paid Parental Leave - May be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) after 12 months of County employment
• Student Loan Debt Relief - County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education

Join Our Team

The Human Resources Department (County HR) is a team of 60+ employees who provide human resources and risk management services to 32 agencies, departments, and special districts that employ 4,700+ positions. These diverse services include employee benefits, classification plan management, recruitment and examination, countywide training, employee and labor relations, equal employment opportunity, HR information systems, occupational health and safety, risk management, and workplace violence prevention. Our mission is to be a trusted partner, providing our clients with HR services that work to effectively recruit, develop, and retain an outstanding workforce committed to providing quality public service. We value customer service, collaboration, professionalism, consistency, proactive planning, flexibility, and innovative problem-solving. County HR is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where everyone who works with, for, and/or receives services from the County of Sonoma is welcomed, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential.

Our Recruitment & Classification (R&C) Unit is a team of 16 highly motivated, dedicated, and solution-driven professionals who strive to provide excellent customer service to our applicants, County employees, retirees, and the departments we serve. We are supportive and collaborative, working together to successfully craft recruitment strategies to fill a diverse array of positions, conduct comprehensive classification studies, and partner with departments to address organizational opportunities. Working as an R&C Analyst, you will report to a Principal Human Resources Analyst and will be assigned as a business partner to specific departments to address their recruitment and classification needs, as well as provide guidance to and collaborate with County managers regarding human resources rules, regulations, and best practices. You will also:

• Develop, coordinate, and execute recruitment strategies for a variety of positions
• Conduct job, historical recruitment, and organizational analyses to determine the most appropriate examination plan for recruitment
• Craft job announcements and effective advertising plans
• Screen applications for appropriate qualifications
• Advise departments on hiring steps from recruitment planning through onboarding and retention
• Provide written and verbal information to the public, employees, retirees, and other interested parties
• Conduct classification studies, including position reviews, revisions to existing classification specifications (job descriptions), and the development of new classifications and the appropriate salary ranges
• Deliver formal reports, presentations, trainings, and provide written and verbal information to the public, employees, retirees, labor organizations, and other interested parties, such as the Board of Supervisors and Civil Service Commission

While the position’s hours are typically Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, and work is performed in an office environment, R&C Analysts must be willing to work at community events, job fairs, and written exams. Depending upon operational needs, they must also be willing to work extra hours intermittently to complete specific tasks. Additionally, because R&C staff are integral to the effective operation of the County's Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Logistics team, they must also be willing to work during emergencies and other critical events. With supervisor/manager approval, flexible scheduling and telework arrangements may be available.

What You Bring
While the minimum education and experience requirements vary at the R&C Analyst levels, at any level, our ideal candidate will demonstrate that they can quickly assess problems with a solution-oriented, customer-focused approach, have a high level of integrity, and can lead without ego and diffuse difficult situations as they arise. They are highly proficient in current HR best practices and procedures and are knowledgeable of the principles and practices of public sector classification and compensation systems. Our ideal candidate is also collaborative, flexible, strategic, tactful, and:

• Has excellent communication skills, and can effectively interact with vendors, consultants, staff, department heads, County officials, union representatives, and a diverse applicant base
• Possesses strong analytical skills, expert judgment, and a commonsense approach to addressing daily challenges and opportunities
• Has a passion for process improvement and experience recommending creative solutions
• Demonstrates skills in researching, tracking, analyzing, synthesizing, and interpreting data with the ability to present technical information clearly and concisely, in a compelling way, to a variety of audiences, with a strong emphasis on analytical writing and weaving together disparate/diverse information
• Has superb organizational skills, including the ability to apply complex policies and procedures while meeting multiple competing deadlines
• Possesses high-functioning customer service skills with the ability to effectively address inquiries, coordinate services for various internal and external stakeholders, and maintain collaborative working partnerships with a variety of clients
• Has strong technical and data management skills and experience working with Human Resources-related content and information management systems, database tools, and the Microsoft Office Suite

Diverse lived experiences are valued, and a sense of humor is a must! While the HR topics we work with are consequential, often confidential, and support critical community services, we find opportunities and reasons to enjoy our time together.

We are interested in finding the best candidate for our position and will consider any equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and training to meet the minimum qualifications described below. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and transferable skill set and how they set you up to be the best candidate for this position .

Bring Your Commitment to Public Service to the County of Sonoma

The County of Sonoma is the place to live, grow, and build your career legacy. When you join the County of Sonoma, you'll have the freedom to explore the beauty of our county - its picturesque coastline, majestic redwoods, historic towns, fine dining, award-winning wineries, and a wide variety of entertainment and cultural activities. For additional information about the beauty of our community and the valuable services and support that the County provides our communities, please visit sonomacounty.gov and sonomacountyconnections.org .

We are currently recruiting to fill an HR Analyst position at either the I, II, or III level. This Recruitment & Classification Analyst III employment list may also be used to fill future full-time, part-time, or extra-help (temporary) positions as they occur during the active status of the list. Qualified County employees who wish to be considered for future positions should consider applying to this recruitment. The Civil Service title of this position is Human Resources Analyst III.

*Salary is negotiable within the established range. Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice. Additional information can be found in the Salary Resolution (SalRes) and our Employee Benefits Directory .

Application Submissions Require The Supplemental Questionnaire Be Completed.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Training and/or experience which would provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, at least two years of professional personnel experience, including at least one year at the level of Human Resources Analyst II would provide such opportunity.

Education: Academic course work which would provide the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and abilities listed. Normally, substantial course work in public administration, business administration, human resources, political science, psychology or closely related courses would provide such opportunity.

License: Possession of a valid driver's license at the appropriate level including necessary special endorsements, as required by the State of California to perform the essential job functions of the position is required for most assignments.

The position advertised on this announcement does not require possession of a valid California Driver’s License.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Considerable working knowledge of: public human resources administration in one of the following areas of activity; test development and analysis, classification, equal employment opportunity reporting and complaint investigation, ADA guidelines, negotiations and contract administration, supervisory and management training, grievances and discipline; county regulations, ordinances, and procedures relating to public human resources management; PC-based software programs and use of the Internet.

Good working knowledge of: written and oral communications, including language mechanics, syntax and English composition.

Working knowledge of: Merit System principles and practices relating to employee selection and advancement, classification and compensation, equal employment opportunity, and/or employee management relations; the fundamentals of data research compilation and report writing; test development methodology sufficient to develop and analyze selection devices; interview techniques sufficient to obtain information related to employment, complaint investigation, and compensation matters.

Ability to: understand, interpret and apply appropriate provisions of applicable laws, ordinances, regulations, memoranda of understanding and operating procedures; analyze complex classifications, task analysis and job restructuring, and compensation; technically examine problems and to make logical recommendations for their solution; synthesize information sufficient to produce complete, relevant, accurate and logical results; apply analytical skills (i.e., discover, clarify and explain interrelationships of parts; examine and evaluate data with reference to criteria, standards and requirements) sufficient to arrive at and explain logical conclusions; apply problem solving skills (i.e. define issues, identify alternative solutions and related consequences, and make a logical decision) sufficient to reach appropriate solutions, take action, document, and complete work in a timely manner; establish credibility and maintain cooperative work relationships with county management personnel, employees, employee organizations and the public in carrying out human resources activities; manage a variety of simultaneous work projects or a recruitment and examination caseload sufficient to meet established timetables and commitments; set aside personal values related to differences in sex, cultural and ethnic groups in order to impartially conduct recruitment and examinations, training, complaint investigations, grievances, classification studies, and act as a spokesperson in negotiations; perform data collection, interpretation and evaluation pertaining to human resources and employee relations; communicate effectively orally and in writing, and present rational conclusions before advisory and policy making bodies; provide direction to and obtain cooperation of subordinate personnel and technical personnel staff.

Selection Procedure & Some Helpful Tips When Applying

• Your application information and your responses to the supplemental questions are evaluatedand taken into consideration throughout the entire selection process.
• You should list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of your application. Be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions.
• You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position for which you are applying. If you held multiple positions with one employer, list out each position separately.
• Failure to follow these instructions may impact your competitiveness in this process or may result in disqualification.

Please visit Getting a Job with the County of Sonoma to review more detailed information about the hiring process, including the application process, examination steps, and department selection process.

Application Submissions Require The Supplemental Questionnaire Be Completed.

Responses to supplemental questions may be scored using position-specific criteria. Please provide specific and detailed responses of a reasonable length to allow for a thorough assessment of your qualifications. Responses that state, "See Resume" or "See Application" may be considered insufficient and therefore may not be scored.

The selection procedure will consist of the following examination:

An Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination (weight 100%) will beconducted to evaluate each applicant's application and supplemental questionnaire for satisfaction of minimum qualifications (pass/not pass); and for educational coursework, training, experience, knowledge, and abilities which relate to this position. Each applicant will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

• Relevance of work history, related experience, and achieved level of education and/or training as described in the application and responses to the supplemental questions.

Candidates demonstrating possession of the minimum qualifications will be placed on an employment list in order of most qualified to least qualified based on the achieved score received in the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination which evaluates the education, training, experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other qualifications that you demonstrate in your application and/or response to the supplemental questionnaire. Please be aware that resumes and cover letters are not typically evaluated in the Application and Supplemental Questionnaire Appraisal Examination. Scores may be adjusted based on such factors as the number of candidates, anticipated vacancies, past practice, and natural breaks in the scores achieved by this group of candidates.

Additional Information

A background investigation is required prior to employment. Candidates referred to departments for a selection interview are typically required to sign authorization and release forms enabling such an investigation. Failure to sign prescribed forms will result in the candidate not being considered further for that vacancy. Reference information will not be made available to applicants.

Additional requirements, such as successful completion of a physical exam, drug screen, etc., may apply, depending on the duties and responsibilities of the position. If you receive a conditional job offer for the position, the requirements upon which the offer is contingent will be outlined in the conditional job letter. You may also review the Job Classification Screening Schedule to determine the requirements for this position.

How to Apply

Applications are accepted online at www.yourpath2sonomacounty.org . Paper applications may be submitted by person, fax (707-565-3770), email, or through the mail. All applications and appropriate supplemental information as outlined in the job bulletin must be received by the time and date specified on the first page of this job announcement. Applications received after the recruitment closes will not be accepted.

The County of Sonoma values diversity and is dedicated to creating a workplace environment that provides individuals with a sense of belonging. We are committed to having a diverse workforce that is representative of the communities we serve. The County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer where all aspects of employment are based on merit, competence, performance, and business need.

HR Analyst: CG
HR Technician: RR

Important Note: Benefits described herein do not apply to Extra Help positions.

County of Sonoma Benefits: Management*

These are some of the excellent benefits the County offers:

Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation accrual and sick leave accruals; additional management leave annually; 12 paid holidays, and an additional 8 floating holiday hours per year; and may be eligible for up to 8 weeks (320 hours) of Paid Parental Leave after 12 months of County employment.

Health Plan: Choose from nine health plans (three HMOs, three deductible HMOs, and three HSA-qualifying plans) with a generous County contribution to the premium (the contribution amount varies by bargaining unit). For more information, please see the appropriate MOU.

Retirement: Fully integrated with Social Security. For more information regarding eligibility, retirement contributions, and reciprocity with prior public service, please visit https://scretire.org/active-/-deferred/when-you-are-hired .

IRS 457 Plan: Pre-tax employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical: County contribution to a Health Reimbursement Arrangement to help fund post-retirement employee health insurance/benefits.

Student Loan Debt Relief: County employees may be eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness through the U.S. Department of Education.

Plus, excellent dental, vision, disability, life insurance, professional development, and more.

For answers to specific questions regarding the employment process and more details about benefits or retirement, please contact Human Resources at (707) 565-2331. Additional details about benefit and compensation packages can be found in the MOUs located at Labor Agreements & Salary Resolution . For specific information about health and welfare benefits, including plan options, coverage, and premium amounts, go to Human Resources or contact the Human Resources' Risk Management-Benefits Office at benefits@sonomacounty.gov or (707) 565-2900.

*Important Notes: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

Closing Date/Time: 8/4/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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