Business Analyst - Human Resources

Salary : $96,413.88 - $106,296.36 AnnuallyLocation : Pasadena, CAJob Type: Full-TimeJob Number: 07153Department: Business & Administrative ServicesDivision: Information Technology ServicesOpening Date: 12/17/2024Closing Date: 1/10/2025 11:59 PM PacificProbationary Period: Six monthsWork Shift: Mon - Fri. 8:00 AM - 4:30 PMSalary Schedule/Range: CFT-61Pasadena City College is seeking a Business Analyst - Human Resources to enhance our Human Resources operations.Compensation and Perks:Starting Salary: $95,393 to $105,171 annuallyGenerous Total Compensation: $158,702.35, including full benefitsRaises: 5% pay increase after a successful six-month probationHealth Benefits: Fully covered for you and your dependentsTime Off:32 Paid Days Off Annually: 20 holidays and 12 vacation daysKey Responsibilities:Streamline business processes to enhance efficiency and adapt as technology evolves.Develop procedural changes in HR to boost efficiency and effectiveness.Lead HRIS projects and bridge Human Resources with IT to foster collaborative innovations.Analyze data comprehensively to guide strategic decisions and optimize HR operations.Qualifications:Master's degree, or equivalent, from an accredited college or university;Experience working in a Community College within the State of California;Proficiency in HRIS and data analysis tools like SQL, Ellucian Insights, Evisions Argos, Cognos, Crystal Reports,Tableau, or Power BI, is preferred.Demonstrated experience in regulatory reporting such as MIS, IPEDS, or other federal or state reporting.Demonstrated experience analyzing and interpreting complex and confidential data, and preparing material in response to inquiries.Excellent analytical skills.Explore this exciting opportunity to enhance human resources through technology and innovation at Pasadena City College!We look forward to hearing from you!Core Competencies: The District has identified the following essential skills and attributes needed for success in this position. Data Analysis and ReportingTechnical ProficiencyProblem Solving and Critical ThinkingProject ManagementCollaboration and CommunicationHR Process KnowledgeAttention to DetailAdaptability and FlexibilityAPPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESSPasadena City College (PCC) utilizes an online application process. Hard copy, e-mailed, or faxed resumes are not accepted. Job postings will not be reopened due to failure to submit an application before the closing date for any reason. You can apply for a position from any computer with Internet access. Please keep in mind the following: If you do not follow the process or your application/resume is incomplete, your information will not be processed. If you need to update any submitted information, you will need to reapply in full. When HR sees duplicate applications, we archive the oldest and the most recent application and materials are considered. The selection advisory committee will review, evaluate, and consider applications and supporting materials received by the deadline. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a particular position does not assure the applicant an interview. While the acceptance of the application packet is done through PCC's Applicant Tracking System (ATS), all hiring decisions are made by a hiring committee. Once applications are submitted, they are final. Please carefully review your application and the documents which you are attaching to make sure that they are free from errors and complete. If you require assistance with your application, please refer to the application guide or you may contact NeoEd Customer Support at 855-524-5627. Customer Support is available Monday - Friday, 6 a.m. - 6 p.m. (PST). All materials listed below may be required for your application packet to be considered complete: Resume or Curriculum Vitae Cover LetterAfter a review of applications received, the District may require the completion and submission of supplemental documents prior to the interview process.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Successful applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States. Successful completion of background check including Live Scan and Tuberculosis (TB) assessment/screening. Pasadena Area Community College District will not sponsor any visa applications. Applicants must be available for interviews at Pasadena City College at no cost to the District. Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process by contacting the Office of Human Resources directly at (626) 585-7388. The Pasadena Area Community College District does not discriminate in the educational programs and activities operated by the District or in employment procedures and practices of the District. The Policies of Title IX as developed to date are available for inspection during normal business hours at the District office at 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106. Crime awareness and campus security information are available from Campus Police. (Public Law 101-542). The Pasadena Area Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. The District encourages applications from underrepresented minorities and the disabled. An applicant, who attempts to contact individual Board members or members of the screening committee with the intent of influencing the decision of the committee or the Board, will be disqualified. General inquiries regarding the position and/or District employment should be directed to the Office of Human Resources. PASADENA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICTEqual Opportunity, Title IX, Section 504 EmployerAt Pasadena City College, we value your contributions to our success and want to provide you with a benefit package that protects your health and helps your financial security now and in the future. Pasadena City College provides Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability insurance at no cost to the employee or eligible dependents.MEDICAL: Employer-paid premium. Employee has the option of electing between PPO plans and HMO plans.DENTAL: Employer-paid premium. Employee has the option of electing between a PPO plan and HMO plan.VISION: Employer-paid premium. Vision benefit is contingent upon am employee's medical plan selection.BASIC EMPLOYEE LIFE INSURANCE: Employer-paid premium for a $50,000 life insurance policy. If employee is age 70 or older, the life insurance policy is reduced to $25,000.BASIC SPOUSE/ REGISTERED DOMESTIC PARTNER LIFE INSURANCE: Employer-paid premium for a $1,500 policy. Benefit terminates when the employee reaches 70.BASIC DEPENDENT LIFE INSURANCE: Employer-paid premium for a $1,500 policy.BASIC ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT: Employer-paid premium for a $1,500 policy.LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD): Employer-paid benefit pays 66.67% of your monthly salary (up to $3,000) monthly starting 140 days after you are out of work and continuing up to age 65 if the disability occurs at age 59 or before 5 years if the disability occurs at age 60 to 64 up to age 70 if the disability occurs at age 65 to 69 1 year if the disability occurs at age 70 or after.MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: Pasadena City College has two retirement formulas through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS). The employer contribution rate is 26.68%. (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 55): If you became a member prior to January 1, 2013, but you permanently separate from employment and return to membership after a break in service of more than six months, you are subject to the retirement formula in place on January 1, 2013, for any service credit earned after that date. This does not apply if you return to the same employer. The same employer does not necessarily mean the employer you last worked. As of July 1, 2020, the employee contribution is seven (7%) percent. (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to employees who work directly for the Los Angeles County Superintendent of Schools hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. As of July 1, 2022, the employee contribution is 8.00% and subject to change annually. A new member is defined as any of the following:1. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.2. A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.3. A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".Contribution rates are subject to change based on the Los Angele County Office of Education annual actuarial valuation.Note: This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to or by calling the Benefits Office at (626) 585-7503,If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.COMPUTER LOAN PROGRAM: The College provides an interest-free loan to employees for the purchase of computer hardware or software. The maximum amount of the loan is $4,000. Eligible employees must have been employed by the College for one year and must be eligible to receive health and welfare benefits.EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS: Two employee assistance programs that are free and available 24/7. Both programs are a counseling referral and provide confidential counseling help regarding marital discord, family problems, job-related stress, travel, funeral planning.HOLIDAYS: 19 paid holidays per fiscal year + 1 floating holiday (if hired by September 9th of each fiscal year)VACATION: Annual Vacation Earnings Rate: Full-time employees who are covered by this Agreement,and who are in paid status for eleven (11) or more days in each relevant calendar month,shall earn vacation as follows:Years of ServiceVacation AccrualMaximum Days for Assignment Start ofEnd Of10 Months11 Months12 Months1st year3rd year1 day/ month1011124th year6th year1 ¼ days/month12 ½13 ¾157th year10th year1 ½ days/month1516 ½1811th year +1 ¾ days/month17 1/219 1/421If an assignment is less than 100 percent, vacation is earned at the same rate, prorated to the percentage of the assignment.SICK LEAVE: Employees are granted 12 days of sick leave.Sick leave is advanced for all employees on July 1 each year. All unused sick leave accumulates from year to year. If an employee worked for another California community college district or county school, he/she may be entitled to transfer the earned sick leave.The Human Resources office will send the necessary forms to the sending institution once they are informed that sick leave days are available for transfer.BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Employees are eligible for a paid leave of absence for a death in the immediate family or the immediate household. The allowed leave may not exceed three (3) working days or five (5) working days if travel of over three hundred (300) miles is required. Employees must provide such proof of eligibility for bereavement leave benefits as may be required by the District. The immediate family includes the employee's spouse, domestic partner, son, daughter, father, mother, brother, sister, father-in-law, mother-in-law, grandparents, grandchildren of the employee or the spouse/domestic partner of the employee, son-in-law, daughter-in-law, or any relative living in the immediate household of the employee as defined in Part II. A. 1. or any other person for whom the employee is legally responsible. Up to one (1) day's paid leave may be granted for an employee to make funeral arrangements and/or to attend the funeral of relatives not listed above. Up to one-half (1/2) day's paid leave may be granted for an employee to attend the funeral of a friend. Paid bereavement leave is not available during unscheduled hours or days of employment, during an unpaid leave of absence, or during the unpaid period of the year for those employees on a ten- (10) month or eleven (11) month assignment.INDIVIDUAL POLICIES: Additional Insurance policies are available such as short-term disability, hospital confinement indemnity, sickness indemnity, cancer, accident, and lump sum critical illness.IRC Section 125: A cafeteria plan available to all employees that allow pre-tax money to pay for qualified medical and dental expenses and child care.TAX-SHELTERED ACCOUNT: Employees (along with their immediate family members) are eligible to become members. 457(b) deferred compensation plans available, 403 (b) TSA plans, and Roth 403(b) plans.VOLUNTARY PET INSURANCES: Employee has the option in signing up for a PPO plan or HMO planVOLUNTARY LIFE INSURANCE: Plan is available for employee to purchase.VOLUNTARY ACCIDENTAL DEATH & DISMEMBERMENT: Plan is available for employee to purchase.OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the contract. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.01 All applicants are required to submit responses to the following supplemental questions. Your responses will provide information about your background and experience related to this position and will be used in the screening and selection process.Be concise yet specific and informative in your responses to these supplemental questions. "See resume," attachments or links will not be accepted as a substitute for your responses to the questions in the following boxes. Incomplete responses will not be considered. Please indicate below that you have read and understand these instructions. Yes No 02 I understand that my application will be considered incomplete if any required sections of the application are not completed and/or if any documents that are required are not attached to my online application by the closing date. Yes No 03 Please specify your highest level of education. High School or equivalent (GED) Associate's Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Juris Doctor Doctorate Degree 04 How many years of hands-on experience do you have working as a Business Analyst. 1 Year 2 Years 3 Years 4 Years 5 Years or more 05 Indicate where you have worked to obtain experience as a Business Analyst. What was the time frame, what was the employer's name, and describe the Business Analyst work you performed. (You must complete this section). 06 Indicate the level of knowledge about Human Resources operations including working with a Human Resources Information System (HRIS)? None Low Moderate High Very high 07 Describe your experience working with a Human Resources department and using Human Resources Information Systems (HRIS). Specify the organization you gained this experience with and outline the HRIS systems you have worked with. (You must complete this section). 08 Do you have experience working with Enterprise Application systems (i.e., Ellucian Banner, Colleague, Peoplesoft, Workday) Yes No 09 Indicate where you have worked to obtain experience in the area of Enterprise Application Systems. What was the time frame, the employer's name, and describe the Enterprise Application Systems work you performed. (You must complete this section). 10 Do you have experience working in a Community College within the State of California? Yes No 11 Please describe your experience in analyzing and interpreting complex data. Indicate where you have worked to obtain this experience, the duties performed and what the time frame was. (You must complete this section). 12 Indicate the level of your analytical skills? None Low Moderate High Very high 13 Provide an example of a time when you used qualitative and/or quantitative data analysis to solve a business problem. Describe the situation, the data you analyzed, your approach, and the outcome. Required Question