Yolo County, California, with a population of just over 220,000, is a naturally beautiful and richly diverse county. It is one of the leading agricultural producers in the nation with 661,000 acres that are used primarily for farming and ranching. The Capay Valley is one of the leaders in the nation for organic farming. The County seat, located in Woodland, is just 20 miles northwest of the State Capitol of Sacramento. Its proximity to the Sacramento International Airport and two interstate highways places Yolo County within a major transportation hub. San Francisco Bay Area, Napa-Sonoma wine region, and the pristine mountains and ski resorts of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada are within two hours driving distance.
The County of Yolo Human Resources Department is looking for a motivated and experienced HR professional to fill one (1) full-time position in the class of Senior Personnel Analyst. The incumbent will report to a Human Resources Manager or designee and perform comprehensive and professional level work in a full generalist capacity to support County departments. Areas of emphasis include workforce development and training, employee and labor relations, investigations, HRIS (including position control), recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, and assisting with performance management and progressive discipline. The ideal candidate will • Be a self-directed, positive, and customer-focused individual who enjoys collaborating with staff and stakeholders to contribute to the overall success and growth of the department and organization. • Demonstrate proactiveness in the County’s and Human Resources Department’s efforts to update and enhance pertinent policies, procedures, rules, and regulations. • Possess a high level of functional knowledge, skill, and expertise across multiple disciplines of human resources. • Exhibit a progressive and forward-thinking approach to problem solving, as well as possess strong communication and analytical skills. • Demonstrate a commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive work environment.
Equivalent to graduation for college with major course work in personnel administration, public or business administration, psychology, sociology, or closely related area; AND three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in personnel work involving recruitment, examination, classification, risk management, collective bargaining, classification, and salary administration. Substitution: Additional years of qualifying experience may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.