Human Resources Analyst

Description/Duties

This recruitment will be used to fill one vacancy for the Classification and Compensation Assignment.

First review of applications will be on Monday, November 3, 2025, and weekly thereafter as needed.

A Human Resources Analyst is the first step in the Analyst series and is a professional level classification that performs responsible work in various assignments including recruitment and testing, classification and compensation, employee relations, and other human resources functions. Incumbents in this class may be assigned to support various City departments, teams, and special projects. Work involves the acquisition and application of professional HR knowledge and the use of judgment and discretion in advising employees, supervisors, and Directors on HR policies, rules, regulations, and procedures. An HR Analyst may be assigned primarily to classification and compensation which involves completing job analyses, job studies, position reviews, salary surveys, and other market data analysis, job descriptions, and classification and compensation related reports in a timely manner with thorough research and analysis and sound recommendations. This class performs related duties as required.

The employee works under general supervision on assignments and is allowed initiative and discretion in accordance with established policies. This class reports to a Human Resources Administrator who normally reviews work in progress for completeness and accuracy, through conferences and evaluation of overall results achieved. An HR Analyst may also receive guidance, direction, or functional supervision from a Senior HR Analyst. This class is FLSA exempt-administrative.

The Human Resources Department operates under standard City business hours, which are Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. This class is FLSA exempt-administrative.

Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions.

Qualifications & Requirements

Employee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City’s shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.

Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field. Good (1 – 3 years) human resources experience in a professional capacity involving recruiting and testing, classification and compensation, employee relations, or other technical human resources work. Good (1 – 3 years) professional-level classification and compensation experience (Classification and Compensation assignment).

Preferred/Desirable Qualification. Good (1 – 3 years) professional level experience in two or more of the following areas: recruitment and testing, classification and compensation, and/or employee relations is preferred. Public sector human resources experience is preferred. Certification as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) from the Human Resource Certification Institute and/or Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) is highly desirable. Classification and Compensation assignment: Public sector classification and compensation experience and a compensation professional certification, such as Certified Compensation Professional (CCP), is desirable.