Coachella Valley Water District is seeking two qualified candidates for the position of Human Resources Analyst or Senior Human Resources Analyst within the Human Resources Department.
Incumbent in one position will primarily be responsible for the full cycle recruitment process which includes but is not limited to, developing recruitment strategies, assisting in salary recommendations, and staffing according to EEO guidelines and District policies and procedures.
Incumbent in the other position will primarily be responsible for the District's employee training programs, performance management, and learning & development opportunities.
TITLE: HR Analyst or Senior HR Analyst (2 POSITIONS)
DEFINITION: Under immediate to general supervision, provides specialized support to the District’s Human Resources Programs (Training and Development; Recruitment and Selection); performs and supports, the most highly complex professional, technical, and analytical work, to implement the District’s Human Resources programs. An incumbent may be assigned to one or several of the following program areas: training and development, recruitment & selection. This position is privy to highly confidential information relating to the decisions of District management affecting District and organizational issues, employer-employee relations, and handles information that is sensitive and confidential in nature. Performs related work as required.
EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
When assigned to Recruitment & Selection:
Liaise between subject matter experts, division management and human resources staff to assist with the development of job postings, examinations, recruiting and onboarding.
Receive and process staffing requests to fill new or existing positions; follows up with hiring authority to plan a recruitment strategy.
Review and approve staffing requisition forms submitted to fill vacancies; review and approve recruitment literature including bulletins, advertisements, and brochures.
Collaborate with hiring manager to discuss recruitment and selection needs; design and develop recruitment plan and provide technical assistance regarding recruitment and selection issues.
When assigned to Training and Development:
Develop and present training on HR policies and topics to employees and management.
Collaborate with management to determine short-term and long-term training needs to build scalable, sustainable training plans and results.
Design, develop and implement impactful curriculum with pre- and post-training assessments, action learning, training workshops and e-learning to meet business needs.
Conduct research with subject matter experts and others as needed to define training content and to establish solutions to alleviate knowledge and skill gaps.
Design, develop and publish annual Human Resources Development Calendar.
Coordinate, schedule and facilitate trainings and serve as subject matter expert for supervisors and managers.
Establish a registration & tracking program for employee training.
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Licenses and Certifications: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License, to be maintained throughout employment. Professional HR Certification Designation, such as PHR, SPHR, SHRM-CP, and SHRM-SCP is required or must be obtained within twelve months from the date of appointment. Experience: Five (5) years of progressively professional level experience in a multi-faceted public sector human resources role within a collective bargaining unit environment.
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in human resources management, business administration, public administration, industrial relations, organizational psychology, or a closely related field.
Founded in 1918, Coachella Valley Water District is recognized for its worldwide progressive water management techniques. Covering approximately 1,000 square miles of southeastern California desert in Riverside, Imperial, and San Diego Counties, CVWD is a multifaceted agency that delivers irrigation and domestic (drinking) water, collects and recycles wastewater, provides regional stormwater protection, replenishes the groundwater basin, and promotes conservation.
The District provides irrigation water service from the Colorado River through the All American Canal system to approximately 66,000 acres of fruits and vegetables including table grapes, citrus, sweet corn, and 90% of the country’s dates. The District also provides urban water from 100 wells to more than 100,000 homes and businesses, and sewer service through six reclamation plants to more than 90,000 homes and businesses. It is also a State Water Project contractor using available water for groundwater replenishment.
Coachella Valley Water District offers a full benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision plans as well as Cal PERS retirement, life insurance policy, three deferred compensation plans, and... a medical reimbursement fund. The District also offers vacation benefits, floating and set holidays, and paid sick leave. Coachella Valley Water District is an equal opportunity employer.