The Position

CLASS AND COMPENSATION ANALYST (Human Resources Analyst)

Join a collaborative team that cares as much about people and public servanthood as you do. The City of Ontario Human Resources / Risk Management (HRRM) Agency is seeking self-driven, motivated and talented human resources professional passionate about growing in a professional environment and playing an active role as a contributor to the rapid growth and development of the City, while playing a key role in assisting the City to establish its goal in becoming the Premier Community of the Inland Empire.

Our team seeks to work with enthusiastic individuals who will provide unique perspectives to finding innovative solutions to complex administrative and human resources issues. The Class and Compensation Analyst position provides Human Resources professionals with the opportunity to engage in analytically challenging classification and compensation studies and special projects in support of the City's goal to be the employer of choice. This position is assigned to the Benefits and Class & Compensation Division and works within several functions of Human Resources including labor relations, benefits, and position management. Projects and assignments will include class specification and salary evaluations, class and compensation studies, participation in labor negotiation meetings, and training.

The ideal candidate will possess outstanding analytical skills with the drive to continuously assess and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of services provided; have the innate ability to take initiative and prioritize multiple conflicting demands in a high-pressure environment; demonstrate support for team efforts by readily accepting a variety of tasks, responsibilities, training opportunities and going the "extra mile.” The ideal candidate will also have exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service orientation; be resourceful, adaptable and able to anticipate, exhibiting problem solving skills leading to sound judgment and quality decisions; and will be passionate about the field of human resources and risk management. The successful candidate will be a model for the City's Approach to Public Service – Commitment to the Community, Achieving Excellence Through Teamwork, and Doing the Right Thing the Right Way – and emulate the qualities of a 5 Tool Player – Leader, Thinker, Operator, Communicator, and Public Servant.

The Following Procedures Will Apply

The City of Ontario reserves the right, if necessary, to accept only the first 100 applications from applicants that meet the minimum qualifications.
Completed applications will be reviewed and only qualified applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements of the position and needs of the City, will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

THE HUMAN RESOURCES/RISK MANAGEMENT AGENCY

The Human Resources/Risk Management Agency is a team of dedicated, talented professionals eager to contribute to and support the on-going growth and evolution of the City of Ontario’s workforce and community.

Divisions

Service Teams - Risk Management - Benefits and Class & Compensation - Administration

Agency Mission: Build a world class team by connecting people to purpose.
Vision: To be the premier employer in the Inland Empire while providing proactive service to our community and workforce.
Core Values: Accountability; Collaboration; Empathy; Equity, Diversity & Inclusion ("EDI"); Integrity and Resiliency.
Expectations: Agility, Continuous Learning, Innovation & Creativity, Leadership, Meaningful Communication, Teamwork, Service Excellence and Quality Results.
Strategic Plan: Build a reputation for the City of Ontario as the Employer of Choice in the Inland Empire through excellence in employee engagement, recruitment and retention. Modernize Human Resources / Risk Management policies, processes and systems for operational effectiveness, future flexibility and enhanced user experience.

The City of Ontario is a dynamic leading community in the Inland Empire with a variety of full-time and part-time employment and volunteer opportunities. Ontario is proud to have the reputation of being a progressive City, providing solid leadership to its citizens and business community. The City provides a full range of services to the community including Police, Fire, Management Services, Community Life & Culture, Community Development, Economic Development, Public Works, and the Ontario Municipal Utilities Company. The City's team is staffed with approximately 1,500 FTE diverse and talented employees who work to support a common goal of providing excellent service to the community.

The City’s vision for the future is very exciting, and we foresee tremendous growth within the year(s) to come. We invite you to learn more about the City of Ontario by reviewing the City’s website. A few useful links are listed below, including a link to the City’s 2024 State of the City video.

2024 State of the City (Video link)

The Ontario Plan (The City’s Comprehensive Business Plan for Development)

Smart Ontario (Information about recent City projects)

Downtown Ontario (What to do in Downtown Ontario)

Examples Of Essential Functions

The Class and Compensation Analyst typically performs the following essential functions:

Performs a wide variety of professional level responsibilities for any combination of assigned human resources / risk management programs and services.
Meets with agency and departmental representatives to review human resources / risk management needs and concerns; discusses staffing requirements, employee development goals, workers compensation claims, safety programs and commercial insurance coverage.
Conducts classification studies of individual positions or limited classification series, and assists in highly complex classification studies involving multiple classifications, departments and sensitive personnel issues; conducts job analyses; prepares or updates class specifications; develops recommendations regarding new classifications, salary levels, and Fair Labor Standard Act designation; assists with the implementation of recommendations and maintenance of classifications records, databases and salary schedules.
Conducts compensation and benefit surveys; analyzes and presents survey data; makes recommendations regarding compensation adjustments; assists with preparing salary resolutions and related documents.
Conducts recruitments and administers selection processes; develops innovative marketing and recruitment plans, including for hard-to-fill positions; analyzes job requirements and develops screening and testing methodologies.
Administers HRIS systems; writes queries and prepares reports; analyzes current processes and recommends improvements; works with information technology staff to implement new and revised procedures of limited scope.
Assists in developing human resources / risk management policies and procedures; assists in the preparation of memoranda of understanding and compensation and benefits profiles; interprets and explains policies and procedures to applicants, employees, managers, supervisors and designated personnel.
Conducts investigations of grievances, discrimination complaints, allegations of misconduct and performance issues; makes recommendations for appropriate action; prepares required documentation and responses.
Researches issues, prepares statistics, and provides analysis and recommendations related to equal employment opportunity, air quality compliance, labor relations, strategic initiatives, workers compensation, general liability claims, and other human resources / risk management programs.
Coordinates Citywide training programs with consultants and/or in-house instructors; conducts training of city staff on human resources / risk management related topics; tracks training programs and activities.
Performs professional-level support and analysis in coordinating and performing functions of the City’s Risk Management programs including but not limited to workers’ compensation, claims management, certificate of insurance review, insurance and risk assessment, loss prevention, safety programs, department of transportation (DOT), employer pull notice (EPN) program, and related work as necessary.
Researches and assesses claims related to the City's third-party administrator including tracking and recommending alternative solutions to claims.
Conducts and assesses safety inspections, investigations and provides recommendations including following Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) regulation requirements.
Analyzes and process requests for leaves of absence, reasonable accommodation and disability retirement; conducts interactive process meetings; and coordinates and resolves complex issues regarding extended leaves and the integration of accrue leave, disability programs and workers compensation benefits.
Assists in the administration of employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, life, vision, flexible spending accounts, deferred compensation and disability insurance plans, and CalPERS retirement plans; assists with annual open enrollment for benefits; assists with the implementation of health and wellness programs.
Ensures new hire forms and personnel transaction forms are processed and filed as needed.
Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualification Guidelines

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.

Experience

Three years of professional or technical experience in human resources, employee benefits, risk management, or a closely related field, including one year of experience performing class studies, salary surveys and/or other assignments related to job and classification analysis.

License

A valid California Class C driver license and an acceptable driving record at the time of appointment and throughout employment.

Desirable

Previous experience providing Class and Compensation support in a public sector environment or in a unionized environment. Experience working with Public Safety Departments and labor negotiations is highly desirable.

Supplemental Information

How To Apply

Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" link at the top of this announcement. If this is the first time applying for a position using governmentjobs.com you will be prompted to create a new user account, otherwise log in with your user name and password. Your application and responses to any supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for this position. It is suggested that your application include the following:

List any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you qualify for the position.
List all periods of employment for at least the past 10 years, beginning with your most recent or present employer (including, if applicable, all employment with the City of Ontario).
Separately list each position held, including different positions with the same employer.

A resume may be attached to your application but will not substitute for the proper completion of your application. Applications that are not properly completed may be rejected.

NOTE: Transcripts from colleges, universities or technical schools outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report will result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.

Supplemental Questions: To complete your application for this position you will be prompted to respond to supplemental questions. This information will be used as part of the application screening and selection process and is designed to help you present your qualifications for this position. This may include a selection step in which your application and supplemental questions are reviewed and scored by a panel of raters familiar with this position.

Incomplete responses, false statements, omission, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Your responses should be consistent with the information provided on your application. Please provide succinct, concise, descriptive, and detailed information for each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.

Email Notices Email is the primary way that the Human Resources or Hiring Department will communicate with you. Please check your email account (including the SPAM folder) on a regular basis for any emails related to the application or selection process. Emails from the city of Ontario will come from "@ontarioca.gov" or "governmentjobs.com." If you change your email address after submitting your application please visit governmentjobs.com and update your profile.

Frequently Asked Questions: If you have any additional questions regarding the application process, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions page.

The City of Ontario values the health and wellness of our employees and their families. We understand benefits are an important part of your total compensation and we take pride in offering a comprehensive benefit package. Please check out our excellent benefit packages here www.ontariocityemployees.org.

Employees in this classification are under the Specialized Confidential Employees Compensation and Benefits Profile. For a list of benefits for Specialized Confidential employees please click here 2024 CON, SCON, and MCON Benefit Summary.

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INSTRUCTIONS: The information on your application and the following supplemental questionnaire will be used in the evaluation of your qualifications. Detailed responses should be provided in order to ensure that your qualifications are properly considered. If the item does not apply, please enter N/A. By continuing you are certifying that all information provided in the supplemental questionnaire is true to the best of your knowledge.

I understand the above statement.

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All appointments to this position are required to provide proof of completion of the listed education requirements. Acceptable forms of proof include Unofficial Transcripts, Official Transcripts, Photos and/or Photocopies of Institutional Degrees/Certifications. This must be provided by way of attachment to your online application or as an email attachment sent to the Hiring Agency Representative conducting the reference check. Failure to provide the required documentation at, or before, time of the reference check process will result in disqualification If you require clarification on this requirement, please call the City of Ontario Recruitment Team at (909) 395-2035. Please indicate that you have read the statement above by selecting "Yes."

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Do you possess a Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field?

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Do you have a minimum of three years of professional or technical experience in human resources, employee benefits, risk management or a closely related field?

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Do you have one year of experience performing class studies, salary surveys and/or other assignments related to job and classification analysis?

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Please describe your experience conducting classification studies and/or compensation surveys. For each related experience, please include: a) Your job title(s) b) Name of the organization(s) c) Job duties/responsibilities related to the job areas described above If no experience in this area, list "n/a". Responses not completed in full may result in an incomplete application.

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Please describe your experience collecting, analyzing data and creating comprehensive reports and presentations of findings and recommendations. For each related experience, please include: a) Your job title(s) b) Name of the organization(s) c) Job duties/responsibilities related to the job areas described above If no experience in this area, list "n/a". Responses not completed in full may result in an incomplete application.

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Occasionally this classification is filled on a part-time basis. Would you also be interested in a part-time Human Resources Analyst opportunity?

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