Human Resources Analyst

Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Director of HR Operations, the Human Resources Analyst provides a broad range of analytical and administrative support services for a variety of campus-wide HR programs supported by the HR Generalist team, including but not limited to classification and compensation. As part of the regular responsibilities of this position, the incumbent has access to information used by management in developing positions related to collective bargaining, attends meetings where management positions and strategies regarding collective bargaining issues are discussed, and gathers data important to the formulation of management positions in collective bargaining. Therefore, this position is designated as confidential under HEERA.

This is a full-time, 12-month temporary position with possibility of extension and is eligible for full benefits, including medical, dental, vision and CalPERS retirement.

Department Summary

The Human Resources (HR) department provides leadership and support for 1600+ staff and non-academic management employees in organizational development and effectiveness, workforce planning, compensation and classification, recruitment and selection, employment, personnel policies and records, professional development, employee relations, labor relations/collective bargaining, performance management, workplace violence prevention, and employee recognition programs.  HR also manages comprehensive and integrated benefits administration, disability leave, fee waiver, employment verification, HR information systems (HRIS), and employee information security for 2500+ faculty, management and staff employees. 

Key Qualifications

• Working knowledge in human resources theories, principles, concepts, practices, and techniques, with emphasis on public sector employment.
• Thorough knowledge of or ability to quickly learn CSU classification standards and collective bargaining contracts.
• Strong analytical and research skills; ability to gather, evaluate, interpret and consistently apply a wide variety of complex regulations, policies, and procedures and to develop well-reasoned conclusions and recommendations.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and consistently apply a wide variety of complex policies and procedures where specific guidelines may not exist. Ability to work with frequent changes in policies and procedures, under pressure of deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to coordinate several personnel functions and determine the relative importance of each; and ability to work with a high level of productivity, accuracy and attention to detail.

Education and Experience

• Equivalent to graduation from a four-year college or university and three (3) years of administrative or technical experience. A graduate degree in a related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Salary and Benefits

Anticipated Hiring Range: $70,000 - $90,000 annually

Classification Range: $56,244 - 134,676 annually

Cal Poly offers a best-in-class benefits program, including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement participation in the Public Employees' Retirement System, and educational benefits for eligible employees. See our benefits website for additional information. 

Cal Poly

Cal Poly is a nationally-ranked public university located in San Luis Obispo, California, and known for its Learn by Doing philosophy. Each year more than 20,000 top-tier students come to San Luis Obispo to put knowledge into action, taking their learning outside the classroom as they prepare for careers in engineering, agriculture, science, business, humanities and the built environment. Cal Poly’s hands-on philosophy, small class sizes and close student-faculty mentorships result in graduates ready from day one to impact their communities, California and the world. For more information, visit calpoly.edu.

Equal Opportunity and Excellence in Education and Employment

This position is open and available to all regardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or natio