Fairfield, the heart of Solano County, is a diverse and growing community located halfway between San Francisco and Sacramento in the North Bay Area, close to Napa and Sonoma. With 24 parks, numerous bike trails, and two championship golf courses, Fairfield is a great family community with just under 123,000 residents. It is a thriving business hub with notable international companies such as Jelly Belly, Clorox, Ball Metal, and Meyer Corporation. Fairfield offers a regional shopping center, a large auto mall, and is home to Travis Air Force Base, the County’s largest employer. Bordered by farms and vineyards, the City’s well-developed infrastructure and business-friendly attitude provide the foundation for strong growth and an enhanced quality of life.

Job Title
Human Resources Analyst I/II (Leaves Management, Accommodations & Workers’ Compensation)
Job Description

Are you a compassionate problem-solver with a knack for detail? The city seeks a Human Resources Analyst I/II who balances a meticulous and analytical mindset with a truly empathetic heart. As the program lead for Leaves, Accommodations, and Workers’ Compensation, you won’t just process paperwork; you will be a vital lifeline for employees navigating life’s most challenging moments. Whether they are recovering from an injury or caring for a loved one, you will serve as their trusted guide through complex regulations, ensuring every member of our staff feels supported and valued.

The Opportunity
We are currently in an exciting period of modernization. Key initiatives you will help lead include:
*System Modernization: Source and launch a new, tech-forward leaves-tracking system.
*Communication Design: Transform how we interact with employees on leave, elevating the experience to ensure they feel supported and informed.
*Policy Innovation: Overhaul existing guidelines and documentation to ensure clarity, compliance, and ease of use.
*Workforce Empowerment: Create and facilitate robust training programs that clarify roles in the leaves, accommodations, and workers' compensation processes—fostering a culture of shared efficiency and support.

The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a dedicated professional who can bridge the gap between complex regulations and compassionate care. You will thrive here if you are:
*Empathetic & Person-Centered: Driven by a genuine desire to guide employees through the complexities of illness, injury, and caregiving.
*Meticulously Detailed: In the world of leaves and worker’s compensation, accuracy is everything. You take pride in providing precise, timely and compliant results.
*A Trusted Partner: Skilled at collaborating and building seamless connections with third-party administrators, medical networks, and City stakeholders.

Job Requirements

HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST I:
*Education: A Bachelor's degree in human resources, public or business administration, industrial relations, organizational psychology, or related field is required.
*Experience: One year of professional level human resources experience that demonstrates application of the above knowledge, skills and abilities in either the private or public sector is required. Public sector experience is preferred. Four years as a human resources technician that demonstrates application of the above knowledge, skills and abilities may be substituted for the one year of professional level experience.

HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST II:
*Education: A Bachelor's degree in human resources, public or business administration, industrial relations, organizational psychology, or related field is required.
*Experience: In addition to the Human Resources Analyst I experience requirements, two years of professional experience equivalent to that of a Human Resources Analyst I with the City of Fairfield.

LICENSE AND/OR CERTIFICATE (required for both levels):
*Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License is required; possession of a valid equivalent is acceptable during the application process.
*Associate in Risk Management certificate is desirable, but not required.

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To Apply, Contact
Angela Broaddus
7074287396