Salary: See Position Description
Location : City of Milpitas, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number:Department: Human Resources
Division: Human Resources
Opening Date: 11/09/2026
Closing Date: 11/23/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
DescriptionSalary Range:Human Resources Analyst I: $94,530.80 - $124,444.06 Annually
Human Resources Analyst II: $104,398.32 - $137,412.08 Annually
In a small, local agency, Human Resources is a great opportunity for candidates who welcome a fast paced, flexible, and dynamic environment with direct engagement and support to Milpitas's 14 departments and 450+ employees. The ideal candidate will be versed in human resource administration in a public sector, unionized environment. This individual possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills and is adept at conducting job analyses, preparing classification and compensation recommendations, administering recruitments, and interpreting personnel rules, policies, and Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs). The successful candidate demonstrates sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate complex human resources concepts clearly and effectively to employees, supervisors, managers, and labor representatives. A successful candidate will demonstrate they are proactive, creative problem solvers, have exceptional verbal and written communication skills, and are able to develop and maintain positive working relationships.
Working under the general supervision of the Human Resources Manager and Human Resources Director, this position is the primary staff member responsible for leading, developing, and implementing activities in recruitment, hiring, and classification and compensation.
Incumbents may be assigned to either a specific or a generalist assignment with responsibility for dealing with a wide array of analytical staff assignments. Incumbents are expected to be capable of performing a variety of Human Resources related management analysis techniques and procedures.
Typical DutiesDuties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Prepare recruitment plans, job announcements and advertising strategies; review and evaluate applications and determine applicant qualifications;
- Provide information to applicants and the public concerning employment opportunities and examination procedures; supervise and participate in the scheduling and administration of examination, preparation of examination materials, scoring and establishment of eligibility lists;
- Certify eligibility lists to departments.
- Conduct surveys and perform research and statistical analyses as requested; prepare summary reports; make recommendations based on collected data.
- Conduct job analyses and position classification studies; prepare and revise job specifications.
- Provide advice, interpretation and counsel to managers, supervisors and employees on Human Resources policies and procedures, and assure compliance with governing board policies, legislation, and Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs).
- Assist in formulating Human Resources policies, goals, and procedures; collect and compile relevant data supporting recommendations; develop new program elements and program modifications to meet goals and objectives of assigned program.
- Advise employees on matters related to employment, promotion, retirement, benefits, and classification and compensation.
- Prepare written memos, letters, reports, newsletters, and policies for effective communication with internal and external customers.
- Develop and analyze quantitative data for management evaluation purposes; make verbal presentations of study findings/recommendations to department and City management and commissions, as the assignment requires.
- Participate in special projects, as assigned.
- Perform related duties, as assigned.
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Human Resources Analyst I | Human Resources Analyst II Minimum Qualifications EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEEducation: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in human resources administration, public administration, business administration or a closely related field.
License or Certificate: Possession and maintenance of a valid California Driver's License may be required.
Human Resources Analyst IExperience: Some experience in in a municipal human resources office is highly desired.
Human Resources Analyst IIExperience: Two (2) years of technical or professional level human resources experience and lead or supervisory experience.
Selection Process SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISEDHuman Resources Analyst I- Receives direct supervision from the Human Resources Director or higher-level Analyst.
- Exercises no supervision.
Human Resources Analyst II- Receives general supervision from the Human Resources Director or other supervisor as assigned.
- May exercise supervision over assigned clerical or technical personnel.
SELECTION PROCESSThe selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.
REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:To submit a complete application
, pleaseattach an updated resume and a cover letter.
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Professional References
Please note: The examination process (including dates) may be changed as deemed necessary by the Human Resources Department. Meeting the minimum requirements listed in this job description does not guarantee advancement in subsequent phases of the selection process.
RETIREMENTMembership in CalPERS (2% at 60 or 2% at 62 with three year average salary). City of Milpitas employees do not participate in Social Security, but do contribute to Medicare.
MEDICAL INSURANCEChoice of CalPERS Medical Plans. City pays coverage up to the Kaiser rate. Employees who waive health coverage are eligible to receive $125 per month in lieu of medical plan coverage with proof of other coverage.
RETIREE MEDICALEmployees are eligible upon CalPERS retirement from the City to receive up to 100% retiree medical coverage (currently based on the Kaiser health rate), based on years of service.
DENTAL & VISIONCity provides full family coverage for Delta Dental and EyeMed or VSP Vision at no cost to the employee.
LIFE INSURANCECity provides $50,000 term policy. Supplemental employee-paid life insurance is available up to $500,000, based on carrier acceptance.
DISABILITY INSURANCECity provides a Short-Term Disability plan similar to State Disability Insurance (SDI) coverage. Employees do not participate in SDI. Long-Term Disability coverage of 60% of base salary up to $1,500 per month is available after a 60-day waiting period. Additional buy-up options for LTD are available up to $6,000 per month.
DEFERRED COMPENSATIONCity contributes $75 per month on the employee's behalf.
VACATIONHourly employees earn 11-31 days of vacation and Exempt employees earn 16-36 days of vacation based on years of service.
HOLIDAYSEmployees receive 12 paid holidays and one (1) floating holiday per year.
SICK LEAVEEmployees earn 12 days annually.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENTEmployees are eligible to receive up to $2,000 per fiscal year in tuition reimbursement.
FITNESS PROGRAMEmployees are offered free access to City-sponsored sports and fitness programs.
The City also offers a flexible spending benefits plan, employee assistance program, and other voluntary insurance. Contact Human Resources (HR) at 408-586-3090 or for more information on employee benefits.
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Please indicate the highest level of education you have completed:
- High School Diploma or the equivalent (GED)
- Associate's Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Graduate Degree (Master's or Doctorate)
- None of the above
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Please select the number of years of experience you posses in recruitment and selection:
- Less than one (1) year
- One (1) to two (2) years
- Two (2) to three (3) years
- Three (3) or more years
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Please select the response that best describes your work experience in providing advice on employee relations issues, policy interpretation, and general counsel to managers, supervisors and employees on Human Resources policies and procedures.
- I have no experience in this area.
- I have between 0 and 2 years of experience in this area
- I have between 2 and 4 years of experience in this area
- I have more than 4 years of experience in this area
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Please select the response that best describes your human resources experience in the public sector.
- I have no human resources experience in the public sector.
- I have less than 2 years of human resources experience in the public sector.
- I have 2 or more years of human resources experience in the public sector
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Please select the number of years of experience you have working with NEOGOV applicant tracking system:
- No experience in working with NEOGOV applicant tracking system
- Less than one (1) year
- One (1) to two (2) years
- Two (2) to three (3) years
- Three (3) or more years
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Please describe a complex or difficult recruitment you have personally conducted. What made it complex or difficult?
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Please describe a classification and compensation study you have conducted, and if not a full study, activities within classification and compensation that you have independently produced.
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REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Please attach copies of your resume and cover letter to your application under the Attachments Section. Professional references must be included as part of your application. Failure to submit all required documents and a completed application will result in disqualification from the hiring process, and your application will be withdrawn.
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