Senior Human Resources Analyst - Classification & Compensation

ABOUT US

At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people “I work for the County of Marin.” Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture on the Department of Human Resources website . Read on to find out more about this opportunity.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

From first interview and beyond, the Human Resources Department is dedicated to supporting employee growth and well-being through various services including classification/compensation, recruitment; employee benefits and wellness; organizational and career development and learning; labor and employee relations, equal employment opportunity, and risk management. Our department mission is to be a trusted and strategic partner in creating an experience in which employees can reach their full potential.

The Human Resources Department comprises approximately 45 positions and provides centralized services to the County’s 22 Departments. The divisions/units within Human Resources include recruitment, classification and compensation, employee and labor relations, disability management, employee benefits and wellness, equal employment, employee learning and organizational development, volunteer and interns, and departmental administration.

ABOUT THE POSITION

This recruitment will be used to establish an eligible list to fill one (1) regular hire vacancy in the Classification/ Compensation/Recruitment Division of Human Resources; however, the eligible list from this recruitment may also be used to fill an anticipated 3-year fixed term vacancy. Candidates interested in either or both positions, or future similar vacancies, are strongly encouraged to apply.

Senior Human Resources Analysts function as specialists and/or lead workers performing complex professional human resources services to departments across the organization and assist in the development, revision and implementation of human resources programs. They work closely with department managers, supervisors and employees in the interpretation and application of personnel policies and regulations, counsel managers and employees on human resources procedures and practices, and perform a variety of analytical studies and projects.

The Senior Classification & Compensation Analyst often performs duties that have County-wide impact. They conduct complex classification studies from initial consultation with stakeholders to writing Board staff reports and implementing recommendations, participate in classification plan maintenance and compensation studies, and provide data gathering and analysis for the County's bargaining teams. They also provide lead direction to staff.

The Human Resources Department has embraced a hybrid work schedule that considers that some duties of this position may be performed remotely. However, the successful candidate must be able to report to County facilities for meetings, work assignments, and/or disaster service work upon short notice, as needed and deemed appropriate. During the initial probationary period, the successful candidate may be required to work primarily onsite before establishing a hybrid work schedule.

ABOUT YOU

OUR HIGHLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATE: If you are our ideal candidate, you are an experienced human resources professional with excellent analytical, research, and project management skills and demonstrate an exceptional customer service orientation. You are articulate and effective in written and oral communication and possess the ability to work collaboratively with team members and personnel at all levels of the organization, including high-level officials and managers, employee representatives and external partners. You possess the ability to exercise responsibility, initiative, ingenuity, and independent analysis and judgment.

You also have the ability to train and coach others on HR functions virtually and in person and can work with your clients in a consultative and collaborative manner and incorporate business and organizational needs and approaches learned to develop creative solutions. In addition, you have knowledge of federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to human resources management, as well as best practices and trends in the field.
QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of human resources administration, particularly related to the area of assignment.
• Applicable laws, codes, regulations and ordinances.
• Computer applications related to the work, including spreadsheet and database applications.
• Research methodology, data collection and basic statistical analysis techniques.
• Practices of conducting research and preparing effective reports, procedures, correspondence and other written materials.
• Business writing and editing.

Ability to:

• Perform professional-level, public agency human resources work independently and creatively.
• Interpret, apply and explain complex federal, state and local laws, ordinances, policies and procedures, and bargaining unit agreements.
• Collect, analyze, interpret and evaluate a variety of complex data.
• Prepare clear and concise reports and recommendations, policies, procedures, correspondence and other work products related to the assignment.
• Communicate effectively, including making presentations of findings, recommendations and policies before public officials, other officials, employees, employee representatives and community groups, in order to gain concurrence and cooperation through discussion and consensus building.
• Recognize and resolve problems of a sensitive or political nature, analyzing situations, selecting alternatives, recognizing consequences of proposed action, negotiating mutually satisfactory solutions to problems and implementing recommendations.
• Plan and direct the work of professional, technical or support staff on a project or day-to-day basis.
• Use initiative and sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships of those interacted with in the course of the work, including County officials and managers, employee representatives, representatives of other governmental agencies, employees, interns and the public.

Minimum Qualifications:
Any combination of education, training and experience that would provide the necessary knowledge and abilities listed. Qualifying experience includes at least two years of professional/journey level human resources work in a large and varied organization that involved advising managers and supervisors on a variety of complex human resources subjects, interpretation and application of human resources laws and policies, and conducting analyses of human resources related data and information. Significant college coursework or a Bachelor’s degree in human resources, business, industrial relations, law, public administration, psychology, sociology, or a related field and/or experience in the public sector is desirable.

Depending on the position(s) to be filled, qualifying experience may be limited to experience directly related to the assignment as specified on the job announcement.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

For any questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Diane Ooms at Diane.Ooms@marincounty.gov .

All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your GovernmentJobs.com account to view these emails.

Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.

Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment at the County of Marin, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095.

PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.

COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL
Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage .

Paid Time Off : Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.

Health Plan : Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.

Retirement : Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.

IRS 457 Plan : Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical : The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.

For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.

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

Closing Date/Time: 1/18/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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