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***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*** Job Summary The Division of Social Services is looking for a Human Resources Analyst 2 to join our team in Las Vegas. HR Analysts are responsible for performing comprehensive personnel functions for a state department, division or agency.

Work may involve employee relations, recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, employee development, benefit administration, staffing and payroll. Under direction, Personnel Analyst 2's perform entry level professional personnel work as described in the series concept in one or more functional areas in Human Resource Management or a State agency. This position is responsible for the supervision of technical Human Resources and Payroll staff and performs a variety of professional-level HR functions in support of the agency's operations.

Key responsibilities include administering and approving payroll transactions and personnel actions, managing employee relations matters, managing employee leave programs, providing customer service and guidance to employees and management, and interpreting state and federal statutes, regulations, and division policies. The incumbent ensures compliance with established procedures and serves as a resource to staff and leadership on human resources and payroll matters. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of professionalism and confidentiality.

Essential Qualifications Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in public administration or a related field and two years of progressively responsible professional personnel experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Job Duties Incumbents plan and implement recruitment and examination activities. Incumbents review positions and recommend appropriate classification and compensation levels.

Incumbents make presentations before a variety of hearing bodies. Incumbents provide advice to department management, line departments, or employees on policy and rule interpretation. Incumbents investigate employee complaints and recommend alternative solutions.

Incumbents conduct research, prepare reports, and present findings. Incumbents perform related work as required. Under general direction, Human Resources Analyst 2s perform journey level work in one or more of the following areas: classification and compensation; recruitment and selection; grievance investigation; and policy development; also serves field departments as journey level generalist in support of major divisions or may support Human Resources Officer with very complex, statewide specialized programs.

The class is distinguished from the Human Resources Analyst 1 level by the level of independent judgment exercised, and the journey level knowledge required. This is the journey level in the series. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive.

Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level. Working knowledge of: principles, practices, methods of Human Resource administration, of classification, pay, recruitment, examination, selection, performance standards and evaluation, and training; interviewing techniques. Knowledge of: organizational structure of state government, its agencies and divisions; position classification.

General knowledge of: employee relations; the methods of research and analysis; employee recruitment. Skill in: interpreting and applying provisions of Nevada statutes, rules and regulations; analyzing Human Resource problems and recommending solutions; effectively interacting with all levels of employees and management; written English sufficient to compose routine business correspondence and reports. Recruiter Contact Information: Ana Maria Ornellas -aornellas@admin.nv.gov The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them

All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.