This is a Promotional Only recruitment open only to current regular Monterey County employees.
PRIORITY SCREENING DATE: Friday, June 12, 2026 at 11:59pm. Application materials will be reviewed on a continuous basis until the position is filled. Please allow up to (2) two weeks for processing of application materials. (Postmarks and faxes not accepted.) The eligible list established by this recruitment will be used to fill current and future permanent or temporary vacancies as they arise.
Exam#P26/14B28/06SS
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Under direction, the Supervising Human Resources Analyst manages and coordinates the delivery of a full range of human resources services to department; supervises, evaluates, trains, coordinates, plans, organizes and directs lower level professional and technical human resources staff; and performs the most complex human resources related analyses related to recruitment, examination, classification, compensation and organizational development activities, workers’ compensation, grievance and disciplinary actions, benefits coordination, performance management, personnel transactions and leave management; and performs other duties as required.
The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To learn more about the eligibility requirements and the process, be sure to read the
Hiring Preference for Veterans and Eligible Military Spouses section located towards the end of this job flier.
SIGNIFICANT RESPONSIBILITIES OF THIS POSITION
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Plans, coordinates, executes and manages a full range of human resources services for departments utilizing professional and technical level human resources teams
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Supervises the planning, direction and review of the work of professional and related human resources staff; oversees development of staff training and professional development plans and trains staff in procedural and technical aspects of their jobs in order to ensure the provision of consistent, effective, quality service to departments, employees and the public; acts as a technical resource to staff; conducts performance evaluations and audits of lower level human resources staff
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Assumes primary managerial responsibility for complex human resources programs and projects
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Performs complex, difficult professional human resources work in the areas of organizational development, classification and compensation, recruitment and examination, workers’ compensation, leave/absence management, performance management, grievance and disciplinary action, personnel transactions, and employee benefits
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Oversees the provision of advice to department heads, supervisors and employees by professional human resources staff in the interpretation and application of personnel rules, regulations, policies and procedures; provides professional and technical expertise on human resources management issues
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Conducts studies and makes recommendations for the development and revision of human resources programs, rules, policies and procedures
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Directs the work of consultants as assigned
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Coordinates programs and projects and works in conjunction with other human resources specialty areas, the Civil Rights Office, County Counsel’s Office and others as required
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May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker as required
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Thorough knowledge of:-
Principles and practices of public human resources management, including the administration of recruitment, examination, classification and compensation programs, employee relations, employee benefits, and human resources information system
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Job analysis techniques, including requirements, employment practices, purpose, methods and applications
Working knowledge of:-
Principles and practices of supervision
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Organizational development, workers’ compensation, personnel transactions, absence/leave management, employee benefits, performance management, grievance and discipline
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Research methods, data collection and sampling techniques, and statistical analysis
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Federal, state and local legislation pertaining to employment practices and equal employment programs
Skill and Ability to:-
Establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with others, including County officials and managers, employees and the public
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Develop and maintain cooperative, collaborative relationships with a wide variety of staff
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Coordinate, organize and manage the delivery of complex, varied services utilizing team-based approaches
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Plan, coordinate and implement overall work plans to achieve a designated objective; coordinate multi-faceted projects and studies including coordination and planning for resources, staff and timing
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Incorporate innovative approaches to the delivery of human resources services; think creatively (e.g., develop new cost-effective processes, improve present standards, exercise initiative, ingenuity and sound judgment in identifying and solving difficult, complex problems)
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Mediate resolutions to difficult, complex issues
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Maintain a cooperative, positive, customer-service attitude
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Use good judgment when dealing with others in a variety of stressful and non-stressful situations; communicate in a professional manner
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Plan, organize and review the work of lower level staff
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Train, counsel and advise lower level staff
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Analyze, collect, interpret, evaluate and draw logical conclusions from a variety of complex information
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Communicate effectively in writing, including preparation of administrative and statistical reports, and make effective and persuasive oral presentations to present recommendations and conclusions and to persuade or gain the cooperation of others
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Plan, organize and coordinate research and statistical work
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Understand, interpret and apply appropriate provisions of applicable laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, memoranda of understanding, and operating procedures
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Recognize problems of a sensitive or political nature and understand organizational and political implications of decisions and recommendations
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Work under pressure of time and conflicting demands
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Work independently with minimal supervision
EXAMPLES OF EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/TRAINING
The knowledge, skills and abilities listed above may be acquired through various types of
experiences, education or training, typically:
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree with major coursework in human resources, public administration, business administration, industrial relations, or a related field.
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Experience: Five (5) years of progressively responsible human resources experience, which included complex and varied experience in major areas of public sector human resources management comparable to that of a Senior Human Resources Analyst with the County of Monterey.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
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Natividad requires that all incumbents pass a pre-employment physical/medical assessment.
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Natividad will conduct a thorough background and reference check process which includes a Department of Justice fingerprint check.
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Employees who drive on County business to carry out job related duties must possess a valid Driver License for the class vehicle driven or have the ability to provide suitable transportation that is approved by the appointing authority.
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Employees must have and show their original Social Security Card and a valid Driver License or State ID prior to the first day of work (Social Security Card is required for payroll purposes only).
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Incumbents may be required to work all shifts, including irregular hours, nights, weekends and holidays.
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Incumbents may be required to work with potentially hazardous and infectious substances.
**REQUIRED APPLICATION MATERIALS AND SCREENING PROCESS**
APPLICATION SUBMISSION: A completed Monterey County Application may be obtained from and submitted to the Natividad Human Resources Office, 1441 Constitution Blvd., Bldg. 300, Salinas, CA. 93906, or On-line applications may be submitted at
www.natividad.com; resume and license and/or certifications (if applicable) may be attached to your online application or emailed separately to:
[email protected]. Resumes will be accepted in addition to, but not in lieu of the required application materials. For more information or to obtain regular paper application materials please contact the Natividad HR, 1441 Constitution Blvd.,(831) 783-2700, M - F, 7:30 a.m.- 5:00p.m.
QUALIFICATIONS APPRAISAL: All licenses/certificates will be verified via primary source. Completed application materials will be competitively evaluated. Please note: The initial screening for this position uses ONLY the applicant's answers to
the Supplemental Questions. Screeners (who are Subject Matter Experts) are not given the application and/or resumes at this point in the process. Therefore, your answers to the Supplemental Questions are critical. The best-qualified applicants will be invited to participate further in the process.
QUALIFICATIONS ASSESSMENT: To further assess applicants' possession of required qualifications, this process may include an oral examination, pre-exam exercise, performance exam, or physical ability exam.
ELIGIBLE LIST: Applicants successful in the Qualifications Assessment process will be placed on an eligible list for possible final selection interview. This eligible list will be used to fill current and future vacancies
HIRING PREFERENCE FOR VETERANS AND ELIGIBLE MILITARY SPOUSES
The County of Monterey is committed to honoring the service and sacrifice of veterans and eligible military spouses (i.e., surviving spouses of veterans, spouses of totally disabled veterans, and spouses of active-duty service members) and awards veterans’ preference points for this recruitment. To obtain a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application, please visit the Human Resources website or click on the following link: Click Here to View the Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application
To apply for veterans’ preference points, veterans or eligible military spouses must complete and email a Veterans and Eligible Military Spouse Preference Application with supporting documentation of their eligibility by the final filing deadline to: [email protected]
SPECIAL NOTES
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If you believe you possess a disability that would require test accommodation, please contact the HR Analyst for Natividad at (831) 783-2713.
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Employment is contingent upon acceptable documentation verifying identity and authorization for employment in the United States.
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If you are hired into this classification in a temporary/per-diem position, you will not be eligible for the benefits
