PRINCIPAL HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST 0449
An employee in this class supervises and directs work
within the Human Resources functional program under the direction of the Suffolk
County Department of Human Resources, Personnel and Civil Service. Work includes the assignment, planning and
review of work done by professional, technical and clerical employees as well
as personal participation in solving more complex problems. The Principal Human
Resources Analyst is the functional human resources/personnel expert. The
incumbent will lead/facilitate the formulation/execution of human resources
strategies in the assigned area of responsibility i.e. talent management,
people analytics, change management, succession planning, performance management,
diversity and inclusion, or training and development. Responsibility is
included for performing independent research to recommend updated HR policies
and solutions. Work is performed under the general
supervision of an administrative supervisor, and is evaluated through reports
submitted by the incumbent. Does related
work as required.
TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES
Creates, interprets and communicates
complex HR data/reports and forecasts possible trends;
Reviews HR metrics to ensure they
represent a correct organizational overview;
Develops comparative methods to analyze
and isolate critical data, facts and information;
Develops a comprehensive list of HR
metrics to present performance of different people related processes;
Creates cases for complex HR
interventions and prepares persuasive presentations to get approval from
stakeholders;
Provides expert support in use of HRIS
software, including Workday/UKG/Kronos across County departments;
Interprets, assesses and enhances HR
departmental and county regulations while providing guidance to staff across
County government;
Builds partnerships with senior
management across the County and establishes a trusted advisor relationship to
identify opportunities for improvement and to discuss existing policies;
Establishes relationship with relevant
outside stakeholders including learning institutions, other public and private
agencies, civic organizations and community groups to engage support for
initiatives;
Identifies areas requiring additional
study and/or expertise to solve problems and prepares recommendations for
improved methods and alternative courses of action;
Writes, reviews and evaluates
contracts, RFPs and other vehicles for soliciting expertise and support for projects,
describing the method of collecting, screening and depicting data and
information used in research studies.
FULL
PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
Thorough
knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of human resources
administration including employee relations, employment law, employee
compensation, benefits administration, and organizational planning and
development; thorough knowledge of the legal, administrative and procedural
regulations applicable to the administration and operations of the Division;
comprehensive computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment including
Excel and database management; working knowledge of the organization and
functions of municipal government as it relates to the County and its
political subdivisions; ability to develop and maintain effective working
relationships with officials at all levels; ability to express oneself clearly
and concisely both orally and in writing; good judgment; tact; courtesy;
physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.
MINIMUM
QUALIFICATIONS
OPEN COMPETITIVE
Either:
(a) Graduation from a college
with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by New York State with
a Bachelor’s Degree, and six (6) years of experience as a human resources/personnel
specialist; or,
(b) Graduation from a standard senior high school or possession of a high
school equivalency diploma, and ten (10) years of experience as a human resources/personnel
specialist; or,
(c) An equivalent combination
of education and experience as defined by the limits of (a) and (b).
NOTE: Relevant additional education
from a college with federally-authorized accreditation or registration by New
York State will be substituted for experience on a year-for-year basis, up to a
maximum of two (2) years.
PROMOTIONAL
Two
(2) years of permanent competitive status as a Senior Human Resources Analyst.
R7/25/22
SUFFOLK
COUNTY
Competitive