San Mateo County Transit District Looking for Human Resources Analyst (Recruiter) at San Mateo, CA Full Time

The San Mateo County Transit District serves nearly 100,000 customers each weekday on its SamTrans buses, Redi-Wheel paratransit vehicles, Caltrain commuter rail cars and shuttles, as well as a robust capital program. The Transit District, which is in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area, also is the managing agency for the San Mateo County Transportation Authority. Staff enjoys a dynamic organization that fosters personal development and professional advancement of its staff. The Transit District’s core values include integrity, customer focus, respect, quality, teamwork, leadership and accountability. Excellent benefits are provided.

TITLE: Human Resources Analyst (Recruiter)

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Non-Exempt (Full-Time)

DIVISION: Human Resources

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, November 12, 2023

PAY RANGE: $35.33 – $53.00 hourly ($73,494 – $110,241 estimated annual)

WORK LOCATION: San Carlos, CA

JOB SUMMARY: The Human Resources Analyst (Recruiter) will report to the Manager, Human Resources and will be responsible for assigned recruitment and selection efforts for professional, technical, managerial, administrative, and bargaining unit positions for the San Mateo County Transit District (SamTrans), the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (Caltrain), and the San Mateo County Transit Authority (TA). Perform professional level work in other functional areas such as Employee Services, Organizational Development & Talent Management within the Human Resources Department.

Examples Of Essential Functions

• Design, plan, and implement recruitment strategies and programs. for professional, technical, managerial, administrative, and bargaining unit positions.
• Ensure that employment laws, union agreements, compensation, policies, and fair and consistent employment practices are followed.
• Consult with hiring managers to obtain input on recruitment needs, selection method, and examination content.
• Research and develop recruitment sources appropriate to the job posting and consistent with Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) practices.
• Source and recruit candidates by using online databases, social media, etc.

Examples Of Duties

• Collaborate with hiring managers to develop and update position descriptions, identify essential functions and duties, establish minimum qualifications, and develop interview questions.
• Create job opportunity announcements. Work with an advertising agency to place recruitment outreach.
• Utilize social media (e.g. LinkedIn) and resume databases to source for candidates that match skill sets required for job opportunities.
• Screen resumes and applications for completeness and qualifications.
• Coordinate and administer skills testing (written and practical).
• Coordinate background checks for all candidates, and pre-employment medical examinations and drug testing examinations for safety sensitive employees.
• Coordinate and facilitate panel interview process. Assist with training of interview panelists to ensure fair and consistent recruitment and selection process.
• Create job offer recommendations and make offers of employment to successful candidates. Inform unsuccessful candidates of the selection outcome.
• Update and maintain the applicant tracking system and provide functional support to users.
• Assist with the administration of temporary staffing program.
• Perform all job duties and responsibilities in a safe manner to protect oneself, fellow employees and the public from injury or harm. Promote safety awareness and follows safety procedures in an effort to reduce or eliminate accidents.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISION : Works under the general supervision of the Manager, Human Resources, who establishes goals and objectives and evaluates performance.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS : Sufficient experience, training and/or education to demonstrate the knowledge and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. In lieu of a degree, work-related experience that demonstrates the skills and experience necessary to perform this role will be accepted. Development of the required knowledge and abilities is typically obtained through but not limited to:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organization Development, or other related field.
• Two years full-time increasingly responsible experience in recruitment/selection, classification/compensation, office administration, or related field.
• Effective written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Outlook, Word, and Excel preferred.
• Experience with applicant tracking software.
• Experience with an HRIS, PeopleSoft preferred.
• Experience in a public agency, transportation related experience preferred.
• Experience recruiting for or working within bargaining units (unions).

SELECTION PROCESS MAY INCLUDE: The process will include a panel interview and may include written and skills test assessments or supplemental questions. Only those candidates who are the most qualified will continue in the selection process. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an invitation to continue in the process.

Current Employment Benefits At Samtrans

For additional information on SamTrans benefits, please visit, https://www.samtrans.com/jobs

Holidays: Seven (7) paid holidays, plus up to four (4) floating holidays per year

Paid Time Off: Up to 21 days per year

Cafeteria Plans: Medical, dental, vision care, group life insurance and more

Transportation: Free Bus Transportation for employees and qualified dependents

Work Location: Select positions are eligible to work remote up to 50% of the time

Pension: Social Security and California Public Employees Retirement Systems (CalPERS)

• Classic Members – 2% @ 60 benefit formula, 3 year average of highest compensation
• New Members – 2% @ 62 benefit formula, 3 year average of highest compensation

How To Apply

• To apply, please visit the https://www.samtrans.com/jobs . Complete an online employment application by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, November 13, 2023 . A resume will not be accepted in lieu of the application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment/examination process to accommodate applicants with disabilities upon request. If you have a need for an accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Department at (650) 508-6308 or email written request to [email protected] .
• SamTrans celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming workplace environment. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities, Women, Persons with Disabilities and Veterans are encouraged to apply.