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Senior Human Resources Analyst
2025-09-10 City of Fountain Valley, CA San Francisco,CA
Description:
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for people, process improvement, and public service? We are seeking a skilled Senior Human Resources Analyst to help drive meaningful change and innovation within our workforce. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping HR policies, programs, and services that support a dynamic and diverse City.
About the Role
As a Senior Human Resources Analyst, you'll serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert, providing advanced-level support in the following areas:
Ideal CandidateWe're seeking a professional who brings:
Qualification Guidelines
EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Public Administration, or a related field is required. A Master's Degree in a related field is desirable.
EXPERIENCE: Four (4) years of progressively responsible human resources generalist experience, including one (1) year of lead or supervisory experience. Previous municipal experience is highly desirable.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Possession of IPMA-Senior Certified Professional (IPMA-SCP) or PSHRA-Senior Certified Professional (PSHRA-SCP) certification is highly desirable.
Recruitment Information
To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete your application and consider having your profile created and/or updated before applying for the position. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. If you require technical assistance, please review the Government Jobs , or contact their toll-free Applicant Support line at (855) ###-####. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS RECRUITMENT SHOULD BE SENT TO
SELECTION PROCESS:
The selection process may include one or more of the following: application review, written test, performance exam, and/or oral interview examination. The employment application and supplemental questions will be evaluated based on the employment standards and minimum qualifications listed above.
IMPORTANT RECRUITMENT INFORMATION:
All employment offers made by the City are contingent upon establishing proof of a prospective candidate's legal authorization to work in the United States and successfully completing all components of the pre-employment process which may include but is not limited to: reference checks, background investigation, credit check, California Department of Justice (DOJ) criminal history check (Live Scan fingerprinting), and pre-employment medical examination.
The City of Fountain Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Candidates with a disability who may need accommodations during the selection process must notify the Human Resources Department at least 72 hours in advance of the test date.
NOTE:
The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained within may be modified or revoked without notice.
Please for a list of MOU's and City benefits.
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Please answer completely but succinctly, each of the supplemental questions. This information is REQUIRED. The information you provide in your supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated in addition to your completed application to determine the most qualified candidates to be invited to the interview. Resumes will not be accepted in-lieu of an actual response to each supplemental questionnaire. Please acknowledge your understanding of this requirement.
02
Do you possess a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field? Note that a Bachelor's Degree is required. Documentation supporting the attainment of your Bachelor's Degree must be attached to your application.
03
Do you possess a Master's Degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field?
04
Please indicate your years of progressively responsible human resources generalist experience.
05
Please indicate your years of lead or supervisory experience.
06
Do you possess any of the following professional Human Resources certifications? Please check all that apply.
07
Check the boxes below for the areas in which you have ADVANCED experience (Please do not check the box if you have minimal experience):
08
As a small California public agency with several bargaining groups, the City of Fountain Valley is searching for a Senior HR Analyst who has related experience in most HR functional areas. Please describe how you are the ideal candidate for this role in 500 words or less.
Required Question
Salary : $111,092.80 - $135,033.60 Annually
Location : CA, CA
Job Type: Exempt FLSA
Job Number: 2025-43
Department: Human Resources
Opening Date: 08/21/2025
Closing Date: 9/10/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Description
JOIN OUR HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AND SEE WHAT MAKES
FOUNTAIN VALLEY A NICE PLACE TO LIVE AND WORK!
The City of Fountain Valley is a vibrant, full-service city located in the heart of Orange County, California. With an approximate population of 57,000 residents, Fountain Valley is known for its strong sense of community, exceptional quality of life, and being "A Nice Place to Live."
Headed by a Human Resources Director, the Fountain Valley Human Resources Department is a small but mighty team of professional staff, including a Human Resources Manager, a Senior Human Resources Analyst, two (2) Human Resources Analysts and two (2) Human Resources Technicians. The Senior Human Resources Analyst may exercise functional supervision over Human Resources staff.
Excellent Benefits Include:
- 4/10 schedule (off Fridays)
- 4% salary increase scheduled for July 2026
- CalPERS retirement (2%@60 for Classic or 2%@62 for PEPRA)
- Flex dollars for health insurance (Tier III): $825 for Employee Only; $1,325 for Employee + 1 Dependent; or $1,600 for Employee + Family. Flex dollars are applied to CalPERS medical HMO/PPO plans, dental (mandatory), life insurance (mandatory), vision and optional AFLAC insurance. Employees may designate flex dollars, available after deductions for premiums for elected benefit options, towards their deferred compensation plan.
- Matching deferred compensation contribution up to $75 per month
- City-paid long-term disability insurance
- Generous leave accruals, including 80 hours for administrative leave (prorated upon hire)
- 11 paid holidays, including one floating holiday
- Tuition reimbursement
Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for people, process improvement, and public service? We are seeking a skilled Senior Human Resources Analyst to help drive meaningful change and innovation within our workforce. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping HR policies, programs, and services that support a dynamic and diverse City.
About the Role
As a Senior Human Resources Analyst, you'll serve as a trusted advisor and subject matter expert, providing advanced-level support in the following areas:
- Recruitment and selection
- Classification and compensation
- Labor and employee relations (including discipline and performance management)
- Benefits administration
- Leave and disability administration
- Training and development
- Employment and labor law compliance.
Ideal CandidateWe're seeking a professional who brings:
- A collaborative mindset and excellent communication skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- A deep understanding of public sector HR practices and regulations
- Proven experience handling complex, sensitive, and high-impact HR matters
- The ability to navigate change and drive continuous improvement
Qualification Guidelines
EDUCATION: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources, Business, Public Administration, or a related field is required. A Master's Degree in a related field is desirable.
EXPERIENCE: Four (4) years of progressively responsible human resources generalist experience, including one (1) year of lead or supervisory experience. Previous municipal experience is highly desirable.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATION: Possession of IPMA-Senior Certified Professional (IPMA-SCP) or PSHRA-Senior Certified Professional (PSHRA-SCP) certification is highly desirable.
Recruitment Information
To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.
To ensure timely and successful submission of your online application, please allow ample time to complete your application and consider having your profile created and/or updated before applying for the position. Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. If you require technical assistance, please review the Government Jobs , or contact their toll-free Applicant Support line at (855) ###-####. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by the internet connection, computer or browser used to submit the application.
QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS RECRUITMENT SHOULD BE SENT TO
SELECTION PROCESS:
The selection process may include one or more of the following: application review, written test, performance exam, and/or oral interview examination. The employment application and supplemental questions will be evaluated based on the employment standards and minimum qualifications listed above.
IMPORTANT RECRUITMENT INFORMATION:
All employment offers made by the City are contingent upon establishing proof of a prospective candidate's legal authorization to work in the United States and successfully completing all components of the pre-employment process which may include but is not limited to: reference checks, background investigation, credit check, California Department of Justice (DOJ) criminal history check (Live Scan fingerprinting), and pre-employment medical examination.
The City of Fountain Valley is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer. Candidates with a disability who may need accommodations during the selection process must notify the Human Resources Department at least 72 hours in advance of the test date.
NOTE:
The provisions of this job bulletin do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained within may be modified or revoked without notice.
Please for a list of MOU's and City benefits.
01
Please answer completely but succinctly, each of the supplemental questions. This information is REQUIRED. The information you provide in your supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated in addition to your completed application to determine the most qualified candidates to be invited to the interview. Resumes will not be accepted in-lieu of an actual response to each supplemental questionnaire. Please acknowledge your understanding of this requirement.
- Yes
- No
02
Do you possess a Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Business Administration or a related field? Note that a Bachelor's Degree is required. Documentation supporting the attainment of your Bachelor's Degree must be attached to your application.
- Yes
- No
03
Do you possess a Master's Degree in Human Resources, Public Administration, Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, or a related field?
- Yes
- No
04
Please indicate your years of progressively responsible human resources generalist experience.
- Less than 2 years of experience
- 2 to 4 years of experience
- 4 to 6 years of experience
- Over 6 years of experience
05
Please indicate your years of lead or supervisory experience.
- No lead or supervisory experience
- Less than 1 year of lead or supervisory experience
- 1 to 2 years of lead or supervisory experience
- 2 to 3 years of lead or supervisory experience
- Over 3 years of lead or supervisory experience
06
Do you possess any of the following professional Human Resources certifications? Please check all that apply.
- SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP)
- SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
- Public Sector HR Association Certified Professional (PSHRA-CP;)
- Public Sector HR Association Senior Certified Professional (PSHRA-SCP)
- IPMA Certified Professional (IPMA-CP)
- IPMA Senior Certified Professional (IPMA-SCP)
- Professional in Human Resources (PHR)
- Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
- None of the Above
07
Check the boxes below for the areas in which you have ADVANCED experience (Please do not check the box if you have minimal experience):
- Recruitment & Selection
- Benefits Administration
- Leave and Disability Administration
- Labor Relations
- Employee Relations
- Classification & Compensation
- Employee Development
- Budget Administration
08
As a small California public agency with several bargaining groups, the City of Fountain Valley is searching for a Senior HR Analyst who has related experience in most HR functional areas. Please describe how you are the ideal candidate for this role in 500 words or less.
Required Question