Human Resources Analyst

The Human Resources Analyst role at Omnitrans is a professional position based in San Bernardino, CA, on site. The role encompasses duties across talent acquisition, classification and compensation, leave and benefits administration, and general employee services, with a salary range of USD 67,681 to 101,522 per year.

Responsibilities

• Perform research and statistical analysis, producing reports with findings and actionable recommendations.
• Interpret policies, procedures, rules, and regulations for agency staff and the public; evaluate proposed legislation for impacts on HR programs and advise on necessary changes.
• Support negotiations by providing data-driven analysis.
• Maintain compliance with federal and state regulations.
• Complete special projects as assigned.
• Collaborate with department representatives to recruit and retain skilled employees; develop recruitment plans and manage the process from initiation through onboarding.
• Screen applications by assessing qualifications against job requirements to determine the best qualified candidates; coordinate testing when required.
• Participate in candidate selection; work with hiring managers to design interview formats, coordinate interviews, ensure interview panels are trained, and facilitate the interview process as needed.
• Address applicant questions and inquiries about employment opportunities; keep applicants informed at each recruitment stage and maintain communication with hiring departments.
• Coordinate and participate in on-site and off-site recruitment events; represent the agency at job fairs and similar events.
• Compile and analyze recruitment and retention data; propose strategies for improvement.
• Design and deliver workforce development programs; advise participants as they pursue career goals and track program outcomes and satisfaction.
• Conduct new employee orientations, onboarding, and exit interviews; prepare and process related documents, including ERP entries.
• Perform position classification studies and job analyses; prepare and revise class specifications.
• Conduct compensation and benefits surveys and salary studies; analyze data and recommend changes to salary or benefits programs.
• Administer and monitor leave programs such as PDL, CFRA, FMLA, PFL, Workers’ Comp, SDI, Military, Jury Duty, Bereavement, Union Leave, and Personal Leave.
• Oversee Workers’ Compensation administration and stay current with developments in WC management; apply changes as needed.
• Assist with the agency's random drug and alcohol screening program, including annual FTA reporting and auditing.
• Review safety-sensitive medication forms for compliance.
• Prepare correspondence and notices required for compliance and ensure employees receive monetary supplements.
• Meet with employees to discuss leave usage; review leave usage with departments and address three-day compliance issues.
• Assist with the agency's liability claims process.
• Plan, organize, coordinate, and administer the agency’s benefit plans, including health, dental, vision, long term disability, life insurance/AD&D, retirement, and 457 plans.
• Manage benefit plans to ensure legal and regulatory compliance; troubleshoot issues related to benefits plans and claims.
• Collaborate with insurance carriers, vendors, and brokers to negotiate rates and oversee plan administration; analyze benefit usage and costs to propose enhancements.
• Reconcile benefit and medical billings; coordinate employee health fairs and wellness programs.
• Develop and implement initiatives to improve the employee experience and foster a positive work environment; regularly review and update company policies.
• Create and deliver training programs focused on employee experience and organizational culture.
• Prepare personnel action forms and status change forms for new hires, Merit and Step increases, promotions, separations, and special pay provisions.
• Manage tuition reimbursement, service award, and employee award programs.
• Gather and analyze employee feedback data to inform agency improvements.
• Participate in workforce development programs and provide support and guidance to participants, tracking outcomes and satisfaction.

Technologies

• ERP

Benefits

• Plan, organize, coordinate, and administer the agency’s benefit plans including health, dental, vision, long term disability, life insurance/AD&D, retirement, and 457 deferred compensation.
• Manage benefits programs to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Troubleshoot employee issues related to benefits plans and claims.
• Collaborate with insurance carriers, vendors, and brokers to negotiate rates and oversee plan administration; analyze usage and costs to suggest plan changes and improvements.
• Reconcile benefit and medical billings and coordinate employee health fairs and wellness programs.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Provides work direction to others but does not have direct performance appraisal responsibility.

Supplemental Information

• Candidates will be screened for relevant qualifying experience based on education and experience. The most competitively qualified individuals will be invited to participate in the selection process.
• The selection process may include a combination of written, performance, and oral examinations.
• All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug test, and a criminal background investigation.