Human Resources Analyst (Part-Time)

Human Resources Analyst (Part-Time)

Salary

$56.57 - $68.72 Hourly

Location

Ontario, CA

Job Type

Part-Time

Job Number

100726 HR Analyst

Department

Human Resources & Risk Management

Opening Date

10/20/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

SCN

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The Position

Human Resources Analyst (Part-Time)

Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. This recruitment may close at any time without notice. The first review of applications is scheduled for October 26, 2026.

The Human Resources / Risk Management (HRRM) Agency is seeking self-driven, motivated and talented human resources professional passionate about growing in a professional environment and playing an active role as a contributor to the rapid growth and development of the City, while playing a key role in assisting the City to establish its goal in becoming the Premier Community of the Inland Empire.

There are three (3) current part-time vacancies with our Service Team Division, one (1) of which is concentrated in Training & Development.

Our team seeks to work with enthusiastic individuals who will provide unique perspectives to finding innovative solutions to complex administrative and human resources issues. The Human Resources Analyst position within the Service Teams Division provides Human Resources professionals with the opportunity to engage in analytically challenging assignments and special projects in support of the Citys goal to be the employer of choice. Human Resources Analysts are responsible for providing strategic guidance and support to agencies in one or more assigned functional areas of Human Resources/Risk Management such as recruitment and selection, performance management, labor relations, as well as training and development.

In the role within the Service Teams Division, you will:

• Serve as a trusted strategic Human Resources partner to City agencies, delivering expert guidance and practical recommendations that strengthen operations, support employees, and advance organizational goals.
• Lead and support full-cycle recruitment, from screening candidates through selection and onboarding.
• Partner with hiring managers to develop recruitment strategies and address staffing needs.
• Conduct classification and compensation studies, including salary surveys and market research, and develop and finalize class specifications based on organizational needs, internal equity, and external market data.
• Support employee relations investigations and recommend appropriate resolutions.
• Interpret and apply HR policies, procedures, and employment practices consistently.

In the role within Training and Development, you will:

• Coordinate Training & Development activities, including Workday Learning Administration.
• Research and recommend training programs to support employee growth.
• Track and maintain training records and compliance.
• Develop training curriculum and present.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Outstanding analytical skills with the drive to continuously assess and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of services provided.
• The innate ability to take initiative and prioritize multiple conflicting demands in a high-pressure environment.
• Demonstrate support for team efforts by readily accepting a variety of tasks, responsibilities, training opportunities and going the "extra mile."
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service orientation.
• Be resourceful, adaptable and able to anticipate, exhibiting problem solving skills leading to sound judgment and quality decisions.

Additionally, the successful candidate will embody the qualities of a "Five Tool Player" - Leader, Thinker, Communicator, Operator and Public Servant - and the principles of the Citys Customer Service Philosophy - Empathy, Respect, and Problem Solving.

Part-time/Temporary positions are scheduled to work no more than 29 hours per week and are not eligible to participate in the Citys health insurance or retirement plans. This current part-time role will provide coverage during normal business hours for the Human Resources / Risk Management office which are Mon. - Thurs. 7:30am to 5:30pm & Fri. 8am to 5pm. However, hours may vary outside of normal business hours due to support/attendance of city events/training.

The following procedures will apply:

• The Eligibility List will consist of both internal and external applicants who meet the qualifications and successfully complete any required selection processes.
• The hiring department has the discretion to consider internal applicants on the Eligibility List prior to considering external candidates on the Eligibility List.
• The City of Ontario reserves the right, if necessary, to accept only the first one hundred (100) applications from applicants that meet the qualification guidelines below.
• Completed applications will be reviewed and only qualified applicants whose qualifications best meet or exceed the requirements of the position and needs of the City will be invited to participate further in the selection process.

THE HUMAN RESOURCES/RISK MANAGEMENT AGENCY

The Human Resources/Risk Management Agency is a team of dedicated, talented professionals eager to contribute to and support the on-going growth and evolution of the City of Ontario's workforce and community.

Divisions:

Service Teams - Risk Management - Benefits and Class & Compensation - Administration

• Agency Mission: Build a world class team by connecting people to purpose.
• Vision: To be the premier employer in the Inland Empire while providing proactive service to our community and workforce.
• Core Values: Accountability; Collaboration; Empathy; Equity, Diversity & Inclusion ("EDI"); Integrity and Resiliency.
• Expectations: Agility, Continuous Learning, Innovation & Creativity, Leadership, Meaningful Communication, Teamwork, Service Excellence and Quality Results.
• Strategic Plan: Build a reputation for the City of Ontario as the Employer of Choice in the Inland Empire through excellence in employee engagement, recruitment and retention. Modernize Human Resources / Risk Management policies, processes and systems for operational effectiveness, future flexibility and enhanced user experience.

The City of Ontario is a dynamic leading community in the Inland Empire with a variety of full-time and part-time employment and volunteer opportunities. Ontario enjoys the reputation of being a progressive City which provides solid leadership to its citizens and to the business community. The City provides a full range of services to the community including, but not limited to: Police, Fire, Management Services, Community Life & Culture, Community Development, Economic Development, Public Works and the Ontario Municipal Utilities Company. The City's team is staffed with approximately 1,517 full-time equivalent diverse and talented employees who work to support a common goal of providing excellent service to the community.

The City's vision for the future is very exciting, and we foresee tremendous growth within the years to come. We welcome you to view the City of Ontario's 2026 State of the City video by clicking on the link below as well as the other links to learn more about the City:

State of the City The Ontario Plan

Smart Ontario Downtown Ontario

Examples of Essential Functions

The essential functions typically performed by the Human Resources Analyst include the following:

• Performs a wide variety of professional level responsibilities for any combination of assigned human resources / risk management programs and services.
• Meets with agency and departmental representatives to review human resources / risk management needs and concerns; discusses staffing requirements, employee development goals, workers compensation claims, safety programs and commercial insurance coverage.
• Conducts classification studies of individual positions or limited classification series, and assists in highly complex classification studies involving multiple classifications, departments and sensitive personnel issues; conducts job analyses; prepares or updates class specifications; develops recommendations regarding new classifications, salary levels, and Fair Labor Standard Act designation; assists with the implementation of recommendations and maintenance of classifications records, databases and salary schedules.
• Conducts compensation and benefit surveys; analyzes and presents survey data; makes recommendations regarding compensation adjustments; assists with preparing salary resolutions and related documents.
• Conducts recruitments and administers selection processes; develops innovative marketing and recruitment plans, including for hard-to-fill positions; analyzes job requirements and develops screening and testing methodologies.
• Administers HRIS systems; writes queries and prepares reports; analyzes current processes and recommends improvements; works with information technology staff to implement new and revised procedures of limited scope.
• Assists in developing human resources / risk management policies and procedures; assists in the preparation of memoranda of understanding and compensation and benefits profiles; interprets and explains policies and procedures to applicants, employees, managers, supervisors and designated personnel.
• Conducts investigations of grievances, discrimination complaints, allegations of misconduct and performance issues; makes recommendations for appropriate action; prepares required documentation and responses.
• Researches issues, prepares statistics, and provides analysis and recommendations related to equal employment opportunity, air quality compliance, labor relations, strategic initiatives, workers compensation, general liability claims, and other human resources / risk management programs.
• Coordinates Citywide training programs with consultants and/or in-house instructors; conducts training of city staff on human resources / risk management related topics; tracks training programs and activities.
• Performs professional-level support and analysis in coordinating and performing functions of the City's Risk Management programs including but not limited to workers' compensation, claims management, certificate of insurance review, insurance and risk assessment, loss prevention, safety programs, department of transportation (DOT), employer pull notice (EPN) program, and related work as necessary.
• Researches and assesses claims related to the Citys third-party administrator including tracking and recommending alternative solutions to claims.
• Conducts and assesses safety inspections, investigations and provides recommendations including following Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) regulation requirements.
• Analyzes and process requests for leaves of absence, reasonable accommodation and disability retirement; conducts interactive process meetings; and coordinates and resolves complex issues regarding extended leaves and the integration of accrue leave, disability programs and workers compensation benefits.
• Assists in the administration of employee benefits programs, including medical, dental, life, vision, flexible spending accounts, deferred compensation and disability insurance plans, and CalPERS retirement plans; assists with annual open enrollment for benefits; assists with the implementation of health and wellness programs.
• Ensures new hire forms and personnel transaction forms are processed and filed as needed.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualification Guidelines

Education

Bachelors degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university in Human Resources Management, Organizational Development, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.

NOTE: Proof of education must be provided by way of attachment to your online application or as an email attachment sent to the Hiring Agency Representative at, or before, time of the reference check process. Acceptable forms of proof include Unofficial Transcripts, Official Transcripts, Photos and/or Photocopies of Institutional Degree/Certifications. Failure to provide the required documentation at, or before, time of the reference check process will result in disqualification.

Experience

Three years of professional or technical experience in human resources, employee benefits, risk management, or a closely related field.

Licenses

Individuals must be physically capable of operating a motor vehicle safely and possess a valid Class C California Driver's License OR be able to demonstrate the ability to travel to scheduled or unscheduled visits to various locations in the City which may or may not be reachable by public transportation. This requirement applies at time of appointment and throughout employment in this classification.

Desirable

Previous experience providing generalist human resources or risk management support in a municipal/public sector environment and/or in a unionized environment.

Supplemental Information

How to Apply

Apply online by clicking on the "Apply" link at the top of this announcement. If this is the first time applying for a position using governmentjobs.com you will be prompted to create a new user account, otherwise log in with your username and password. Your application and responses to any supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for this position. It is suggested that your application include the following:

• List any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you qualify for the position.
• List all periods of employment for at least the past 10 years, beginning with your most recent or present employer (including, if applicable, all employment with the City of Ontario).
• Separately list each position held, including different positions with the same employer.

A resume may be attached to your application but will not substitute for the proper completion of your application. Applications that are not properly completed may be rejected.

NOTE: Transcripts from colleges, universities or technical schools outside of the United States must be assessed for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report will result in your application being rejected and you will not be able to continue in the selection process for this position.

Application Process

Applicants are required to submit required certification(s) or other required documentation as outlined in the Qualifications Guideline section of this bulletin. Please use the attachment function found on the Citys online application to attach copies of the requested certification(s) or other documentation. Failure to attach required documentation may result in the rejection of your application. Please contact the Human Resources/Risk Management Agency if you have any questions regarding the application process.

Your application is the primary tool used to evaluate your job qualifications. It is important that your application show all the relevant education and experience you possess. Failure to complete these sections may result in the rejection of your application.

Supplemental Questions

To complete your application for this position you will be prompted to respond to supplemental questions. This information will be used as part of the application screening and selection process and is designed to help you present your qualifications for this position. This may include a selection step in which your application and supplemental questions are reviewed and scored by a panel of raters familiar with this position.

Incomplete responses, false statements, omission, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Your responses should be consistent with the information provided on your application.

Please provide succinct, concise, descriptive, and detailed information for each question. If you have no experience, write "no experience" for the appropriate question.

Email Notices

Email is the primary way that the Human Resources or Hiring Department will communicate with you. Please check your email account (including the SPAM folder) on a regular basis for any emails related to the application or selection process. Emails from the city of Ontario will come from "@ontarioca.gov" or "governmentjobs.com." If you change your email address after submitting your application, please visit governmentjobs.com and update your profile.

Frequently Asked Questions

If you have any additional questions regarding the application process, please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions page.

The City of Ontario values the health and wellness of our employees and their families. We understand benefits are an important part of your total compensation and we take pride in offering a comprehensive benefit package. Please check out our excellent benefit packages here.

Depending upon the assignment, employees within this classification may fall under the Part-Time or Confidential Employees Compensation and Benefits Profile. For a list of benefits of benefits offered, please review the applicable benefits brochure.

The City of Ontario values the health and wellness of our employees and their families. We understand benefits are an important part of your total compensation and we take pride in offering a comprehensive benefit package. Please check out our excellent benefit packages here www.ontariocityemployees.org.

Employees in this classification are under the Specialized Confidential Employees Compensation and Benefits Profile. For a list of benefits for Specialized Confidential employees please click here 2025 CON, SCON, and MCON Benefit Summary.

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INSTRUCTIONS: The information on your application and the following supplemental questionnaire will be a primary tool in the evaluation of your qualifications for this position. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility and to further identify those applicants who are best qualified to continue in the selection process for this position. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, partial information or AI-generated responses may result in disqualification from the selection process. Resumes may be attached, but they will not be accepted in lieu of completing the job experience section of the application or the supplemental questions. Responses to the supplemental questions that indicate "see resume" are considered incomplete. By checking the Yes response below, I indicate that I have read the job bulletin and these instructions for completing the supplemental questionnaire. Additionally, I certify that my application and supplemental answers accurately reflect my training, education and experience; and I understand that my responses are subject to verification.

• Yes, I understand the above statement.

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All appointments to this position are required to provide proof of completion of the listed education requirements. Acceptable forms of proof include Unofficial Transcripts, Official Transcripts, Photos and/or Photocopies of Institutional Degrees/Certifications. This must be provided by way of attachment to your online application or as an email attachment sent to the Hiring Agency Representative conducting the reference check. Failure to provide the required documentation at, or before, time of the reference check process will result in disqualification If you require clarification on this requirement, please call the City of Ontario Recruitment Team at (909) 395-2442. Please indicate that you have read the statement above by selecting "Yes."

• Yes
• No

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Which of the following best describes your highest related level of education completed from an accredited college or university in Human Resources Management, Organizational Development, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field? Note: Please be sure to provide your education information in the Education section of your application. Failure to do so may result in disqualification of your application.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Some College Coursework, No Degree
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate Degree
• None of the Above

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Please indicate your years of professional or technical experience in human resources, employee benefits, risk management, or a closely related field. Note: Please be sure to provide your experience in the Work Experience section of your application. Failure to do so may result in disqualification of your application.

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years or more
• No Experience

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Do you possess previous experience providing generalist human resources or risk management support in a municipal/public sector environment and/or in a unionized environment? Note: Please be sure to provide your experience in the Work Experience section of your application. Failure to do so may result in disqualification of your application.

• Yes
• No

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Please describe your role and experience working in the following areas: Classification & Compensation, HR Compliance, MOU Administration, Recruitment and Selection, Training and Development, and Employee/Labor Relations (including grievance processing; employee investigations, discipline, and preparation of investigative reports; advising management of appropriate action, and performance coaching).

Required Question

Employer City of Ontario

Address 200 North Cherry Avenue

Ontario, California, 91764

Phone 909.395.2455

909.395.2000

Website http://www.ontarioca.gov