DATE: September 11, 2024
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Human Resources Department
TITLE: MODIFY AN EXISTING HUMAN RESOURCES TECHNICIAN POSITION WITHIN THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT TO A HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST I POSITION
RECOMMENDATION
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Staff recommends that the City Council approve the modification of an existing authorized Human Resources Technician position to a Human Resources Analyst I position within the Human Resources Department.
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BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS
The Human Resources (HR) Department currently has a vacant HR Technician position which has historically provided support on routine and procedural (i.e., transactional) tasks that require technical knowledge but do not demand the comprehensive analytical skills or independent judgment required for more complex HR issues. In contrast, the HR Analyst I position is a professional level role that involves a full range of analytical and administrative responsibilities. The HR Analyst I is expected to perform more complex tasks independently, contribute to policy formulation, and provide advanced support in areas such as benefits administration, recruitment, and job analysis.
In assessing the needs of our organization, and considering the current operational strengths and challenges of the HR Department as it is currently structured, staff believes that upgrading the current HR Technician classification to an HR Analyst will provide the following advantages:
1) Expanded scope of responsibilities: Transitioning the current HR Technician role to an HR analyst I position would enable the incumbent to take on a lead role in critical functions such as the annual benefits renewal and open enrollment process, requiring a higher level of analytical skills and independent decision making.
2) Enhanced Analytical Capabilities: The HR Analyst I is expected to conduct in-depth analysis of benefits trends and provide recommendations for plan enhancements. This level of analy...
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