About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, HR & Recruitment.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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About the Role

Confidential Client is seeking a motivated Human Resources Analyst to support public‑sector HR functions in Monterey, CA. This role performs journey‑level HR work including full‑cycle recruitment, classification and compensation studies, benefits and leave administration, payroll/HRIS support, and related personnel projects. The role requires strong judgment, discretion, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

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What You’ll Do

• Run full‑cycle recruitments: develop postings, screen applications, and administer selection exams (written, structured oral, assessment centers).
• Conduct job analysis, classification, and compensation studies; prepare or revise class specifications.
• Administer employee benefits, assist with claims issues, and support disability management and workers’ compensation administration.
• Provide HRIS and payroll support; maintain complex databases and produce analytical reports.
• Assist in developing and implementing HR policies, procedures, and training/orientation programs.
• Support vendor/consultant RFPs and contract monitoring.
• Provide guidance and support to managers on labor relations, collective bargaining support as assigned.
• May supervise paraprofessional or clerical staff and deliver supervisory support when needed.

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Minimum Qualifications

• Two (2) years of increasingly responsible professional and administrative/analytical experience in Human Resources (public sector experience strongly preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, public administration, business administration, psychology, or a related field.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information with discretion and sound judgment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and proven ability to work both independently and on teams.
• Experience with HRIS platforms and recruitment systems (experience with NeoGov or similar tools is desirable).
• Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, a valid driver’s license.

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Preferred / Desirable

• Certification such as SPHR, PHR, IPMA‑CP, or IPMA‑CS.
• Experience in classification & compensation studies, exam development, and public sector recruitment best practices.
• Familiarity with benefits plan review, vendor management, and payroll integration.
• Demonstrated use of social media and other outreach channels for candidate sourcing.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Annual salary range: $78,849.53 – $121,306.97 (California pay‑transparency disclosure included).
• Competitive benefits package including:
  • Employer retirement contributions (employer/employee PARS contributions as described by client).
  • Generous employer‑paid medical/dental/vision coverage (client covers a high portion of premiums).
  • Employer contributions toward flexible spending/HRA and health/wellness reimbursements.
  • PTO accrual, deferred compensation options, and a $50/month cell phone allowance (eligibility per client policy).

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Work Schedule & Location

• Location: Monterey, CA (onsite/hybrid as designated by the client).
• Hybrid schedule NOTE (client‑designated): typical remote workdays and/or 9/80 options may be available — final schedule determined by client leadership.

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Additional Information

• This recruitment may close at any time once sufficient applications are received. Applicants must meet minimum qualifications to proceed.
• If you require an accommodation during the hiring process, please notify Careertakes so we can assist with coordination.
• Confidential Client is committed to maintaining high standards of ethics and confidentiality in HR operations.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.