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San Mateo County Transit District

HR Analyst-Rail Technical Recruiter

San Mateo County Transit District, San Carlos, CA, United States


Salary : $73,494.00 - $110,241.00 Annually

Location : San Carlos, CA

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 2024-00147

Division: Rail

Opening Date: 12/03/2024

Closing Date: 12/29/2024 11:59 PM Pacific

General

The Human Resources Analyst (Rail Technical Recruitment) will report to the HR Business Partner, Rail and will be responsible for assigned recruitment and selection efforts for engineers, railroad construction, railroad maintenance, professional, managerial, and administrative for the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board (Caltrain).
Essential Functions & Duties

Examples of Essential Functions:

  • Design, plan, and implement recruitment strategies and programs. for technical railroad positions, professional, managerial, administrative positions.
  • Ensure that employment laws, 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 Essential Duties:
  • Perform professional level work in other functional areas such as Employee Services, Organizational Development & Talent Management within the Human Resources Department.
  • Collaborate with hiring managers to develop and update position descriptions, identify essential functions and duties, establish minimum qualifications, and develop interview questions.
  • Facilitates contacts by creating and maintaining a presence in the technical/industry community and marketplace.
  • Establish a recruitment pipeline of railroad professional's, researching and identifying a variety of niche and or transit-oriented sites and organizations to attract talent.
  • Create a recruitment strategy that demonstrates an expertise in identifying passive candidates in railroad engineering, construction and maintenance.
  • Utilize a variety of social media sites 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
Minimum Qualifications

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 or more full-time increasingly responsible experience in full cycle technical recruitment/ selection.
Preferred Qualifications:

  • Thorough understanding and experience in recruiting engineers, construction, project managers, railroad professionals
  • Preferred SHRM-CP or PHR Certification
  • Effective written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Experience with applicant tracking software, PeopleSoft desirable.
  • Experience working in a public agency desirable.
Additional Information

HOW TO APPLY: • To apply, please visit the https://www.caltrain.com/about-caltrain/jobs. Complete an online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by 11:59 pm on Sunday, December 29, 2024. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of the application and supplemental questionnaire (If required). Incomplete application 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.

Caltrain 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.

The selection process may include a panel interview, 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.

How to Apply
  • Complete an online employment application by 11:59 p.m. of the listed closing date. 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.
  • We celebrate diversity and are 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.
Below is a summary of the comprehensive benefits provided to District full-time employees:

Health and Welfare Benefits:
  • Healthcare Benefits -District employees are offered a choice of healthcare providers under the CalPERS Health Benefits Program. The District will contribute ninety (90) percent towards monthly premiums for full-time employees. Fifty (50) percent for part-time employees.
  • Free Dental and Vision Benefits provided - Employer Covers Premiums
  • Free Employee Assistance Benefit - Employees are entitled to 5 face-to-face sessions or telephonic or web-video consultations for problem-solving support per incident, per calendar year.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts - Pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified Health or Dependent Care expenses.
Retirement Medical Benefits:
  • Long Term Disability Insurance - After 90 days of total disability, Administrative full-time employees are eligible for 60% of monthly income covered by the District.
  • Health and Wellness - Gyms located at most work locations and discounted Weight Watcher Membership Option.
Holidays and Paid Time Off:
  • Paid Time Off - Newly hired employees accrue 6.5 hours bi-weekly when hired (if Exempt 8.25 hours). As you move up in years of service credit, the rate of the amount of PTO accrued will also increase.
  • Paid Holidays - The District provides seven paid holidays throughout the year - New Years Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day (July 4th), Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
  • Floating Holidays - District employees can earn up to five (5) floating holidays.
Financial Planning Benefits:
  • Pension Benefits through CalPERS -You must have a minimum of 5 years of service to be eligible for this pension.
  • CalPERS PEPRA vs. Classic - All employees hired on, or after January 1, 2013, are considered PEPRA members and will contribute 8% of their salary up to the maximum IRS cut-off. All Classic members will contribute 6%
  • Deferred Compensation Options - Select to contribute to one or both of our Tax Deferred Compensation Options
  • Reliance Standard Life Insurance with 100% premium paid by the District - 1 times annual salary of employee - max $200,000
  • Optional Life Insurance - Employees may purchase additional life insurance for themselves and their eligible family members.
Growth and Education Benefits:
  • Professional Development - Access to LinkedIn Learning and San Mateo County's professional training. District Tuition Reimbursement Program - A maximum of $5,250 per year for courses related to your job or career goals with the District.
  • Computer Loan Program - Interest-free two-year loan with a maximum amount of $2,000.
Other Amazing Benefits:
  • Credit Union - Employees and family members are eligible to join the San Mateo Credit Union and Patelco Credit Union.
  • Employee Clean Commute (ECC) - Car/Van poolers and Public Transit riders receive a monthly reimbursement.
  • Commuter Benefits - Free Employee Parking; Free Bus Pass for employee as well as children/spouse; Clipper Card/Go Pass Program for Central employees.

For union employees, all of the above benefits are subject to the employee's Collective Bargaining Agreement. Benefits listed are also subject to change with or without notice and are subject to contract/provider terms and conditions.