PRINCIPAL HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST

Salary: $112,632.00 - $173,568.00 Annually
Location : City Hall 3900 Main Street, Riverside, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-8732-01
Department: Human Resources
Opening Date: 10/22/2026
Closing Date: 11/1/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

The Position
The City of Riverside, Human Resources Department is accepting applications for the position of Principal Human Resources Analyst to fill one (1) vacancy in the Recruitment Division. The eligibility list established may be used to fill the current vacancy as well as any additional vacancies that may occur in this division, or any other divisions, within HR for up to six (6) months.

Under general direction, a Principal Human Resources Analyst will perform supervisory and/or lead supervisory professional human resources work in the development, implementation, and administration of the City's human resources program, and to do related work as required.

For positions indicating a salary range from 1N - 2X, the top 15% of the pay range cannot be offered upon hire or upon an employee promotion.

Work Performed

Typical duties may include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following:

• Develop goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for assigned functions.
• Organize, review, and participate in the work of professional, para-professional, technical, and clerical employees in a variety of personnel programs including: recruitment and selection; compensation, classification, and benefits; labor relations; training; human relations and affirmative action; and youth employment programs.
• Participate in budget preparation and administration.
• Work with City departments to resolve human resource problems, analyze staffing needs, interpret human resource policies and procedures, and recommend effective courses of action.
• Participate in special projects and training as assigned.
• Participate in the selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of assigned professional, para-professional, technical, and clerical staff.
• Oversee assigned division contracts with external vendors/consultants, including working with internal City departments to complete the RFP process from beginning to end.
• Prepare reports and conduct oral presentations before City Council, Human Resources Board and other City meetings.
• Serve as Human Resources Director as required.

Qualifications

Education:
Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major work in business or public administration or a closely related field.
Two years of professional experience may be substituted for two years of the required education on a year for year basis.

Experience:
Five years of professional Human Resources experience equivalent to a Human Resources Analyst with the City of Riverside.
A Master's degree may substitute for one year of the required experience.

Highly Desired Qualifications:

• Experience recruiting for a public agency utilizing NeoGov or similar public sector recruitment portal.
• Experience supervising/managing a work team, to include coaching/mentoring, discipline, and annual performance appraisals
• Experience recruiting for senior management or executive level positions either independently, or in collaboration with an Executive Search Firm.

Selection Process
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
1) Completed Employment Application
2) Completed Supplemental Questionnaire
FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ON COMPLETING YOUR ON-LINE APPLICATION, CLICK HERE: (Application Guide).

The selection process will begin with an employment application package screening, with the best qualified candidates being invited to participate further in the assessment process. This process may include any combination of written, performance, and oral assessments to evaluate job-related education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. Those who successfully complete the selection process will be placed on the eligibility list for this classification.

The City of Riverside does not provide sponsorship for employment-based work visas. Candidates must be legally authorized to work permanently in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

An exception may be made if the selected candidate is eligible to work in the United States as a

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ON SCHEDULING ASSESSMENTS:

If you are selected to move forward in the assessment process, you may be required to self-schedule your appointment. You will be notified via email of your status and provided with self-scheduling instructions. Please check your email regularly following the closing date of this recruitment.

Positions that require, or may require, a California Commercial Driver's License are considered Safety Sensitive and are monitored by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Any candidate being considered for a Safety Sensitive position must submit authorization forms to the City immediately upon request to begin the pre-employment process.

Appointment may be subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment background investigation, drug screen, and/or medical/physical examination.

NOTE: The City reserves the right to modify selection devices and test instruments in accordance with accepted legal, ethical, and professional standards. Candidates may reapply when there is a posting to establish an eligibility list.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Proof of education listed in your application will be requested at the time of conditional offer. Acceptable documentation consists of transcripts or degree, if applicable, by the accredited U.S. college or university.

Education obtained outside the United States (US) require one of the following options:

1. An equivalency statement from an evaluation company certified by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) at Members - NACES or the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE) at http://aice-eval.org/members/.
2. An advanced-level degree from an accredited US college or university.

All applicants will be notified via e-mail or telephone of their application status and the assessment dates/times/locations after the closing date of this announcement.

Benefit Level II includes Senior Management, Management and Professional classifications (Exempt)

The City offers an attractive benefits package, the central provisions of which are as follows:

• Retirement for Classic Members - For employees hired after 1/1/2013 who are CLASSIC MEMBERS of California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12 and have not been separated from service from such agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2.7 % @ age 55; 3-year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 8%. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
• Retirement for New Members - For employees hired 1/1/2013 or later and who ARE NOT a member of the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS) or a reciprocal agency as of 12/31/12, or those who have been separated from a public agency which contracts with CalPERS or a reciprocal agency for six months or more, the retirement benefit shall be 2% at age 62; 3 year final compensation. The required employee contribution is 50% of the normal cost. And is subject to change per CalPERS every fiscal year. The City does not participate in Social Security; thus, employees do not bear this additional 6.2% expense.
• Health Insurance - The City offers six health insurance plans and contributes up to $1,734 per month for HMO plans (family coverage).
• Dental Insurance - The City provides three dental insurance plans and contributes up to $85 per month.
• Vision Insurance - The City provides vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) for employees and their dependents that are enrolled in medical coverage.
• Life Insurance - The City provides and pays for term life insurance with accidental death and dismemberment equal to two times the annual salary rounded to the next highest $1,000 (up to $700k) plus AD&D. Additional Life Insurance is available and voluntary for employee and eligible dependents (up to $300k).
• Deferred Compensation - The City will contribute the following amounts per month, with a minimum employee contribution of $12.50 per check:
  
  • Management and Professional Units: $150/month
  • Senior Management Unit: $175/month
• Leave Benefits - Includes vacation leave, sick leave, bereavement leave, and holiday benefits. Please refer to the Fringe Benefits and Salary Plan for specific details.
• Flexible Spending Account - The City offers a Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Plan for optional participation.
• Long Term Disability - The City offers optional enrollment in the Long-Term Disability Plan.
• LegalEase Plan - Optional legal services plan for employees and eligible dependents.
• Critical Illness Plan - Optional critical illness insurance plan for employees and eligible dependents.
• Vacation Accrual - 0-9 yrs. = 144 hrs., 10+ yrs. = 184 hrs.
• Administrative Leave -
  
  • Management and Professional Units: 64 hrs. per fiscal year.
  • Senior Management Unit: 80 hrs. per fiscal year.

For additional benefits information, please visit the following website:

For part-time, benefitted positions the insurance and other benefits (leave accruals, holidays, etc.) are pro-rated based on ½ or ¾ time status.
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Instructions: The information on the application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used to determine whether you meet the minimum and/or highly desirable qualifications for the position in which you are applying. Detailed responses must be provided for each question in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered.
(Do not refer to a resume in lieu of completing the supplemental questions).
Employers listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.

• I understand.

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Please indicate the highest level of education that you have completed.

• Less than a High School Diploma or GED
• High School diploma or GED
• Some college (up to 59 semester units or 89 quarter units)
• Associate's degree (60 semester or 90 quarter units)
• Bachelor's degree (120 semester or 180 quarter units)
• Master's degree
• PhD

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Please indicate the amount of professional Human Resources experience you have.

• Less than 4 years
• More than 4 years / Less than 5 years
• More than 5 years / Less than 7 years
• 7 years, or more

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Which functional areas of Human Resources are you most experienced? Check all that apply.

• Administration
• Benefits
• Employee Relations
• Recruitment
• Safety
• Training & Organizational Development

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Have you worked with NeoGov to facilitate recruiting activities for a public agency?

• Yes
• No

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If you answered "no" to the previous question, please list any similar recruitment portals you have worked with to facilitate recruiting activities for a public agency. If you do not have any related experience, please indicate "N/A".
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Please provide a brief summary of your experience recruiting for senior management or executive level positions.
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Please indicate the amount of supervisory/management experience you possess.

• None
• Less than 1 year
• More than 1 year, but less than 2 years
• More than 2 years, but less than 3 years
• More than 3 years, but less than 4 years
• More than 4 years, but less than 5 years
• 5 years, or more

09

Please provide a brief overview of the number of recruitments you have managed simultaneously as well as an example of the variety of positions. If you do have this experience, please indicate "N/A".
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Certification: I understand that I cannot update my application once it has been submitted. Therefore, I have fully completed ALL sections, provided full descriptions of my duties and responsibilities for each employer, and have fully answered ALL questions on the Supplemental Questionnaire. Do not refer to a resume or other documentation, as it will not be reviewed in lieu of completing the Supplemental Questionnaire. Note: Employers and/or experience noted on the Supplemental Questionnaire must also be included and fully detailed on the Application.

• I understand.

Required Question