Senior Analyst (Senior Human Resources Analyst) - Housing Department

The City of San José Housing Department is a leader in the production of affordable housing. Its mission is to strengthen and to revitalize our community through housing and neighborhood investment. The Housing Department has an operating budget of approximately $19 million annually and 110 employees. The Housing Department is committed to creating and supporting a diverse work environment with a staff that values inclusion.The Housing Department is currently seeking to fill one (1) full-time Senior Analyst vacancy in the Administrative Services Division.The salary range for this classification is $113,327.76 - $138,072.48.This salary range includes an approximate five percent (5%) ongoing non-pensionable compensation. The actual salary shall be determined by the final candidates’ qualifications and experience.Under direction of an Administrative Officer, the Senior Analyst performs professional analytical work of considerable difficulty in administrative matters relating to the Housing Department’s Administrative Services programs that may involve human resources assignments in the areas of recruitment, benefits and compensation, workers compensation, health and safety, training, and performance management.The Senior Analyst will manage one Analyst I/II and work closely with the Administrative Officer on human resources matters.Duties of the position may include:• Managing all aspects of the Department’s human resources functions including recruitment, compensation, benefits, classification, workers compensation, health and safety, and performance management issues.• Assisting to resolve employee disciplinary and performance issues.• Assisting with administering a training and professional development program.• Preparing and managing consultant agreements as needed.• Preparing complex Council memoranda, reports and other administrative documents for City staff, State and federal agencies• Managing an Analyst I/II direct report.• Providing ad hoc analysis in support of Housing Department operations.• Supporting Housing Department equity and inclusion efforts.• Other duties as assigned.The ideal candidate for this position will be a thoughtful leader who combines interpersonal skills, strong communications skills, an inquiring mind, an ability to collaborate with and manage people, comfort with dynamic environment, a desire to help vulnerable residents in our community, an interest in racial equity issues, and motivation derived from knowing that you are making a difference in the lives of others. Education: A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.Experience: Four (4) years of increasingly responsible experience in general management/administrative analytic work in the areas of budget, finance, grant administration, organizational analysis, general administration, human resources, or related field in general analytical work.Acceptable Substitution: One (1) year of additional education above the Bachelor’s Degree level may be substituted for one (1) year of the required management/administrative analytic work.Required Licensing: Possession of a valid State of California driver's license may be required for some assignments.Form 700 Requirement: This position requires a disclosure of outside investments, real property interest, income, and business positions. You must complete and file an “Assuming Office Form 700” with the City Clerk’s Office within the first 30 days of employment with the office.The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history.Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.Analytical Thinking - Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue.Multi-Tasking - Can handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously; has handled a wide variety of assignments in past and/or current position(s).Meeting Ethical Standards - When confronted with ethical dilemmas, acts in a way that reflects relevant law, policy and procedures, agency values, and personal values.Supervision - Sets effective long and short-term goals based on a good understanding of management practices; establishes realistic priorities within available resources; provides motivational support; empowers others; assigns decision-making and work functions to others in an appropriate manner to maximize organizational and individual effectiveness.Teamwork and Interpersonal Skills - Demonstrates a positive attitude and flexibility along with the ability to develop effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.Selection Process:The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to all the job specific questions. You must answer all questions to be considered or your application may be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Please be advised that use of AI content in your responses may result in your removal from the hiring process. Only those candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Ginger Quijano at Ginger.Quijano@sanjoseca.gov.