Posting Close Date:
Applicants must submit their completed application by 04-27-2025 at 11:59 p.m. MST
Application and Special Instructions
ABOUT THIS JOB
Position Specific Summary
The Lead Human Resource (HR) Analyst position at the City of Tucson’s Human Resources departmentperforms professional-level work in support of assigned area(s); plans and carries out work independently, utilizing knowledge of talent acquisition, data management, employee relations, and performance management; provides guidance and recommendations; prioritizes department needs, staffing strategies and always maintains and ensures a confidential environment.This position leads personnel in interpreting employment laws, Civil Service Commission Rules, policies, and procedures. HR management, compensation, classification, HR compliance, records retention, employee relations, training, and organizational development.
Work is performed under the supervision of the HR Manager. This position leads and instructs the daily operational work of HR personnel.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Consults with hiring department managers on recruitment needs. Develops, launches and tracks recruitmentsin accordance with best practices, Civil Service Rules, and Administrative Directives. Facilitates recruitment assessments, completes offers of employment, and onboards the successful candidate.
2. Assists employees with questions about City policies and procedures and offers consultation on City of Tucson Administrative Directives. Provides employee development training to supervisory staff. Completes disciplinary actions in accordance with applicable laws, City policies, and procedures.
3. Processes Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS) transactions in support of recruitment, onboarding, and electronic memorandums. Completes audits of data and personnel records contained in HRIS, and processes corrective actions.
4. Processes classification & compensation requests by consulting with requesting parties, investigating the intended action, and offering guidance in accordance with City policies and procedures. Works with the classification & compensation unit to complete classification and market analysis. Completes position description reviews and submits for approval to classification & compensation.
5. Provides training and development to HR personnel in the shared services division. Guides the work of others performing the same tasks. Provides and/or coordinates backup to HR staff to ensure timely and accurate completion of projects and assignments.Consults with HR Manager, to reassign work and/or resources to ensure timely completion of assignments.
6. Collaborates with hiring department to ensure successful onboarding of employees over the first eighteen-months of their employment. Provides HR support to employees throughout their career, up to and including the time of their separation from employment from the City of Tucson.
7. Reviews processes and systems that might impact existing workflows and recommends methods to optimize to the desired state and improve efficiency. Creates, optimizes, and supports the implementation of processes that link closely to system workflows. Communicates information clearly and creates an environment where people can engage in open dialogue and reach effective solutions to optimize workflow or process.
8. Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned. Assists with payroll and benefits questions, labor relations guidance, and questions about general city policies and procedures. Completes other projects or assignments as instructed.
Working Conditions
Mostly office environment .
Requires on-site presence.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Bachelor's Degree
Work Experience: Five (5) years of directly related experience.
License/Certifications: Valid and unrestricted Arizona Class D Driver License - Arizona Department of Transportation
Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience in more than one of the following HR functional areas: recruitment, classification, compensation, corrective and disciplinary action, training and development, interpretation and application of laws, rules, policies; and procedures, appeals, grievances or hearings; performance management, program or policy development, performance reviews, career counseling, organizational analysis or development, employee recognition or other functions relating to human resource management.
Professional certification from a recognized human resource/personnel association.
Human Resource experience in a public entity setting.
POSITION DETAILS
Job Profile
J1031 - Lead Human Resources Analyst
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Compensation Grade
G109
Hourly Range
$32.15 - 48.23 USD
The City of Tucson considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.
FLSA
Exempt
Position Type
Regular
Time Type
Full time
Department
Human Resources Department
Department Link
Background Check: This position has been designated to require a criminal background check.
ABOUT US
Benefits: The City of Tucson offers a generous benefits package for benefit-eligible positions. The comprehensive, flexible, and affordable coverage is designed to optimize health and well-being, security and future, and peace of mind. Benefits begin with medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and FSA coverage, surpassing your standard 401(k) program by offering a rich pension plan plus optional Roth and pretax deferred compensation savings. With your well-being in mind, our paid time off program provides new hires with 38 paid days off in the first year of employment, with time off increasing steadily in subsequent years. We offer twelve weeks of paid parental leave, paid tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, off- and on-the-job training, and opportunities to forge connections with peers and the community through employee resource groups and paid volunteer hours. You can learn more about our benefits at
Citizenship: The City of Tucson employs only U.S. Citizens and lawfully authorized non-U.S. Citizens. All new employees must show employment eligibility verification as required by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Status.
City of Tucson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and pregnancy), national origin, veteran status, age, disability, genetic testing, or any other protected status.If you believe you have been a victim of discrimination, you may file a complaint with the City of Tucson's Office of Equal Opportunity Programs, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or Arizona Attorney General's Office of the Civil Rights Division (ACRD).
The City of Tucson is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities or who require religious accommodation; please contact Human Resources at or 520-791-2619.
Recruiter Name
Liliana Almeraz (99363)
Recruiter Email
For Human Resources general questions please contact 520-791-4241.