Job Scope
The Human Resources Analyst supports a dynamic, multi-state HR team by contributing to key initiatives in HR technology, process improvement, and compensation. This position partners with the HR team to advance initiatives in workforce analytics, compensation, and system optimization. The HR Analyst leads the administration and continuous improvement of HR systems, including the learning management system, while ensuring data integrity and supporting compliance with wage and hour regulations. This role contributes to scalable HR practices that enhance efficiency, mitigate risk, and improve the overall employee experience.
As with all members of the Shea Properties Team, the HR Analyst is expected to conduct himself/herself in a professional manner consistent with Shea Core Values, demonstrating initiative, personal awareness, integrity, and confidentiality.
Job Duties
- Administer and optimize HR systems including HRIS, LMS, ATS, and payroll platforms; ensure data accuracy through regular audits and system improvements
- Partner with IT and vendors to implement enhancements and resolve system issues
- Develop and maintain HR dashboards and reports using Excel, Power BI, and AI-enabled tools; analyze workforce data to provide actionable insights
- Leverage AI tools to support reporting automation, data analysis, and process improvements
- Support compensation activities including market analysis, salary benchmarking, and internal equity reviews
- Ensure compliance with company policies and federal and California employment laws, including wage and hour requirements
- Conduct audits of payroll, timekeeping, and employee data to mitigate compliance risk
- Manage HR documentation and workflows, including electronic records and DocuSign processes, to ensure audit readiness
- Support recruiting operations including ATS workflows, reporting, and hiring metrics such as time-to-fill and pipeline activity
- Process employee lifecycle transactions including hires, promotions, transfers, terminations, and leave updates
- Maintain accurate employee records and support onboarding processes
- Serve as a liaison between HR, payroll, and employees to resolve inquiries related to pay, systems, and benefits
- Administer processes related to unemployment claims, garnishments, employment verifications, and workers’ compensation
- Support leave tracking and reporting to ensure accurate system updates
- Contribute to HR projects, process improvements, and employee engagement initiatives
- Provide high-quality customer service to employees and managers
Technical/Professional Qualifications (Knowledge/Skills, Education, and Experience)
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, I/O Psychology, economics, or related field.
- Minimum of one year of HR support experience
- Experience with multiple HRIS modules (e.g.: employee data, LMS, ATS, timekeeping, or BI platforms)
- Analytical skills with the ability to compile, interpret, and present data
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong proficiency in Excel (e.g. vlookup/xlookup, pivot tables, complex formulas)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience using AI-enabled tools for HR reporting, data analysis, or process automation
- Familiarity with state and federal employment laws, including wage and hour requirements
Desired Competencies
- Communication and Influence: Clearly communicates and builds alignment across stakeholders
- Performance Excellence: Delivers accurate, high-quality results with accountability
- Collaboration: Builds strong, effective working relationships across teams and departments
- Integrity: Demonstrates professionalism, confidentiality, and sound judgment with sensitive information
- Continuous Improvement: Proactively identifies opportunities for process improvements
- Organization: Prioritizes and manages competing deadlines and executes with attention to detail
- Customer Focus: Provides responsive, high-quality service to employees, managers, and business partners
- Technical Expertise: Applies HR knowledge, systems expertise, and analytical skills to drive outcomes
Work Environment
The Human Resources Analyst is based out of the Aliso Viejo corporate office with remote work flexibility for Wednesday and Friday. Hybrid work schedule is subject to change based on business and operational needs. Occasional regional and local travel to property locations may be required.
Shea Properties is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor.
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