City of Mountain View
Job Description
What’s the Role and What You’ll Do
Step into the Mountain View of Tomorrow as our next Senior HR Analyst!
The City of Mountain View is on the lookout for a strategic, people-focused Senior Human Resources Analyst ready to bring their blend of technical background, HR analytical expertise, and leadership finesse to our innovative team. In this high-impact role, you won’t just support HR functions; you’ll lead and oversee a dedicated team of HR professionals, directly shaping the future of our organization. If you’re driven to grow, make a difference, and support a progressive workforce in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, this is the opportunity for you!
Why This Role Stands Out:
- Trusted Leadership: Our Senior HR Analysts are the go-to for guidance, mentorship, and strategic insights, building trust-based relationships with employees, retirees, and city departments. We’re looking for someone who can step confidently into this role, becoming a reliable and approachable resource for HR team members and the broader City of Mountain View community.
- A Dynamic Environment for Growth: With fresh HR leadership and a motivated team, this is the perfect moment to join us on our journey of continuous improvement and professional development. As the Senior HR Analyst, you’ll supervise and guide a team of newer employees who are ready to learn and develop. This role offers a unique opportunity to grow as a leader while mentoring and coaching your team to reach their full potential in a responsive, ever-evolving environment.
- Broad Impact Across the City: With a new Human Resources Director who has been in the role for less than a year, we are actively assessing and redefining work areas to better align with our evolving goals. This means your focus within this role will be shaped by your expertise in one of the core HR areas—whether it’s recruitment, classification, compensation, benefits/leaves of absence, or HRIS—allowing you to make a strategic impact where you excel most.
- Lead Strategic Recruitment & HR Initiatives (if assigned): Spearhead City-wide recruitment efforts from inception to completion, manage exam development, and provide expert guidance on position management. Dive into high-impact HR projects like job analyses, recruitment exam planning, and oversee classification and compensation studies—all to support our evolving workforce needs.
- Exemplary Customer Service: Be a trusted HR contact across departments, providing clear, reliable guidance on policies, labor agreements, and position management, ensuring top-tier service across the board.
Job Requirements
The Essentials
Experience and Training Guidelines:
To thrive in this role, you should have a combination of relevant experience, education, and training that satisfies the required minimum qualifications, knowledge, and abilities. Ideally, you bring:
- Two years of recent and progressively responsible analytical experience in personnel administration within a public sector or employee relations office, with experience in a supervisory or lead role highly desirable.
- A bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, human resources, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
Are We a Match?
What You’ll Bring:
- HR Leadership: Proven ability to lead and inspire an HR team with vision, empathy, and technical expertise. You’ll be the guiding force, balancing the needs of both the organization and the team members you support. With a focus on fostering growth and collaboration, you’re ready to provide the direction and encouragement your team needs to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Technical HR Expertise: Depth in one or more core areas—such as recruitments, benefits, or employee relations—paired with hands-on experience in health benefits administration, CalPERS, deferred compensation plans, and/or HRIS systems.
- Commitment to Collaboration: A history of fostering productive, cross-departmental relationships and delivering exceptional customer service, ensuring seamless HR support for all City employees.
- Strategic & Proactive Mindset: The ability to balance today’s needs with tomorrow’s goals, all while ensuring continuous improvement across HR functions.
How to Apply
Apply Now
Here’s a little secret: no one checks every box – and guess what? You don’t need to. What we’re really looking for is someone with passion, drive, and a knack for making an impact. So, if you’re excited about local government, ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment, and eager to grow with a supportive team, we want you to hit that “apply” button. Your unique perspective, skills, and potential are what truly matter – don’t let a missing bullet point hold you back!
At the City of Mountain View, we believe the best candidates aren’t necessarily those who meet every knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) on the job description – they’re the ones who bring their whole selves to the table, ready to collaborate and innovate. If interest, apply by Monday, December 16, 2024, and give yourself time to enjoy Thanksgiving – whether it’s gobbling up turkey, braving the Black Friday crowds, or perfecting your pumpkin pie recipe. Once you’ve had your fill of holiday cheer, you’ll be set to polish up your resume and submit your application.
Still need a nudge? Take 5 minutes to watch this YouTube video and meet our incredible workforce. You’ll see what makes the City of Mountain View so special – meaningful work, a diverse and inclusive culture, caring colleagues, and leadership from our visionary City Manager, Kimbra McCarthy and City Council, who’s shaping the Mountain View of Tomorrow.
This is your moment to shine. Don’t overthink it – just go for it. Click “apply” and let’s continue to build an amazing workforce together!