HR Analyst

Position Title: HR Analyst IIILocation: Los Angeles, CA 90012Duration: Up to 6 monthsWork Schedule: 44/36 with every other Friday off that starting as early as 7:00 am – 4:45 pm – Hybrid position will require 2 days in the office The Human Resources Analyst III will provide analytical, technical, and reporting support for ongoing classification and compensation studies. This role focuses on data management, report development, and the coordination of classification & compensation materials. The position operates at the journey level, requiring independent judgment, analytical acumen, and the ability to interpret and adapt HR policies and guidelines to complex or specialized projects Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to: Classification & Compensation Support: Build and maintain classification and compensation matrices and reports. Conduct trend and variance analyses comparing internal pay data with market benchmarks and support large-scale compensation studies. Reporting & Analysis: Develop pivot-based and dynamic Excel reports; prepare ad hoc reports and visualizations that summarize job, pay, and survey data. Ensure accuracy, consistency, and confidentiality of HR datasets. Project Coordination: Assist with organizing and maintaining study materials across multiple projects. Track deliverables, compile notes, and coordinate the redlining and version control of job descriptions, as necessary. Process Improvement: Identify and implement methods to streamline workflows, optimize data integrity, and improve HR analytics reporting. General Performs daily activities in accordance with applicable human resources policies, procedures, methods, and techniques. Performs research studies, data analysis, and report preparation. Provides assigned human resources services and reviews new or unusual situations and work assignments with higher-level human resources staff. Provides efficient and effective assistance and service to Metropolitan employees. Reviews information and materials, and analyzes results for use in the assigned area of responsibility. May perform project management duties. Answers questions and researches questions when more complex information is requested. May assist with developing, improving, and identifying methods, techniques, and procedures for improving processes to optimize efficiency. May train staff; provide information and guidance on applicable human resources policies, procedures, methods, and techniques; respond to questions and assist in reviewing work products. Performs other related job duties as required. Benefits Responds to benefits inquiries regarding disability, deferred compensation, retirement, leave administration, health, voluntary benefits, and various reimbursement programs. Provides information to Payroll, retirement, health, benefits, and employee service providers. Advises on available benefits, leave rights, and retirement options, pursuant to rules and regulations, federal and state laws, policies, and procedures. Develops recommendations regarding sensitive employee issues and cases; drafts final letters about decisions; assists in the resolution of disputes. Researches, reconciles, and resolves benefits-related claims and coverage coordination issues. May administer leave and disability management. Creates, reviews, and completes letters and forms, coordinates information with staff, prepares related responses, and notifies appropriate parties for employees on leave.Makes adjustments, creates, updates, inputs, and maintains information in a Human Resources Information System and applicable databases. Contacts plan provider representatives regarding the member's status and follows up with necessary parties to update or process status changes. May administer employee programs, develop action plans, procedures, and communications; perform audits and event planning, and retain records and logs. Assists in the development of communication strategies, benefits material, forms, procedures, and announcements as requested. Conducts and completes benefits-related surveys and studies. Classification And Compensation Conducts classification and compensation analyses by reviewing and analyzing the components of a classification to ascertain the nature of work performed, identifying the appropriate classification, comparing the classification to other classifications and to market data, and writing comprehensive reports to include recommendations. Interviews employees, supervisors, and managers, conducts job observations, and/or focus group meetings to collect job and organizational data. Researches, compiles, analyzes, and interprets market surveys, organizational, occupational, comparator agency, or other data to respond to salary survey requests, conduct salary surveys, and prepare reports. Creates and/or revises classification specifications and/or job descriptions. May participate in classification and compensation studies. May assist with developing, improving, and identifying methods and techniques for improving processes to optimize efficiency. Equal Employment Opportunity Administers and monitors activities and objectives set forth in the Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action programs. Disseminates information regarding Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action programs. Keeps managers, supervisors, and employees informed of current Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action requirements. Recommends the establishment of new programs relating to Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action program objectives and requirements, with federal and state laws. Administers and monitors Equal Employment Opportunity training to ensure compliance with state and federal laws and organization objectives. Assists in the analysis and collection of data pertaining to investigations of complaints and charges of discrimination, unlawful workplace harassment, and retaliation to prevent the violations of policy and federal and state laws. Assists in the analysis and collection of data related to the preparation of the organization's affirmative action program. Prepares and provides a variety of routine and ad hoc statistical reports as may be required for government reporting and internal monitoring of the progress of the Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action programs. Collects and analyzes data related to various employment activities Human Resources Information Systems Provides orientation and technical training to primary and secondary Human Resources Information System users on system capabilities. Creates training manuals and materials as appropriate. Updates the internal website by coordinating with functional owners and providing samples and suggestions for review and approval. Ensures website changes are made timely and correspond to existing protocols. Tests and reports the results to staff during system upgrades; evaluates the impacts and results of modifying applications and installing system upgrades on established reports, screens, and web applications. Modifies or updates application data, tables, and reports during the upgrade or conversion process from one system release to another. Develops and provides reports based on customer requests. Audits and reviews the accuracy of employee data maintained in reports, systems, or files. Inputs Human Resources data into various spreadsheets and systems. Formats ad-hoc queries and reports based on customer requests or project needs. Consults on Human Resources Information Systems approaches and options available to address user needs; develops specifications for new or modified applications, considering data and workflows, logical processes, and reporting requirements. Training and Development Collaborates with management to determine short-term and long-term training needs to build scalable, sustainable training plans and results. Designs, develops, and implements impactful curriculum, action learning, training workshops, and e-learning to meet business needs. Conducts research with subject matter experts and others as needed to define training content and to establish solutions to alleviate knowledge and skill gaps. Stays abreast of best practices in training and development, to develop methods for continuously renewing/refreshing curriculum workshops. Partners with Human Resources and business leaders to assess skill/capability development requirements, and define appropriate training curriculum workshops. Facilitates meetings and serves as an expert resource for supervisors and managers. Identifies, recommends, and implements innovative and cost-effective learning solutions. Ensures that ongoing deployments of curriculum, workshops, and training content are effective and efficient. Conducts, monitors, and evaluates training courses delivered in the assigned area and drives appropriate follow-up activities. Provides expertise in best-in-class learning strategies, methods, processes, and curriculum for developing workforce capability. Evaluates and ensures that vendor performance meets or exceeds defined performance standards and adheres to overall company policies and procedures. Manages project plans for successful implementation to include critical design milestones, business readiness, communication,s and deployment. Administers training processes and policies. Coordinates training programs and e-learning, program materials, customer communications, venue logistics, and utilizes the learning management system to generate reports and analyze training data. Recruitment Develops advertisements, job vacancy postings, and other recruiting literature. Recruits and evaluates applicant qualifications. Networks with recruiting vendors, attends job fairs, and other recruitment forums. Informs applicants of job duties, working conditions, pay, benefits, and promotional opportunities. Develops and reviews assessment materials and proctors employment interviews. Initiates background investigation requests. Reviews and communicates results. Conducts reference checks and communicates results. 8. Maintains applicant tracking and other pertinent recruitment and selection information using the Human Resources Information System. Functional Competencies Strong analytical, organizational, and written communication skills. Ability to interpret classification and compensation concepts and apply them to HR systems and data. Experience supporting HR projects involving compensation studies or job analysis is highly desired. To be considered for this position, you should have: [Skills, Education, or Experience]Required Skillset - Advanced Excel & Data Analysis Proficiency Mastery of formulas and functions: VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, IF/IFS, SUMIF(S), COUNTIF(S), and text functions. Advanced Excel & Data Analysis Proficiency Formulas & Functions: Skilled in using VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, IF, IFS, AND, OR, SUMIF(S), COUNTIF(S), AVERAGEIF(S), and text functions (LEFT, RIGHT, MID, TEXTJOIN, CONCAT) for data manipulation and analysis. Data Management & Reporting: Develop PivotTables and Pivot Charts for summarizing large datasets. Apply conditional formatting, sorting, and filtering to identify data trends or exceptions. Utilize Power Query and Power Pivot for integrating data from multiple sources and building dynamic data models. Design report templates that automatically update with source data changes. (Optional) Use VBA/macros to automate recurring reporting tasks. Apply protection and sharing features to maintain report integrity. Dynamic Reporting: Use modern Excel functions (UNIQUE, FILTER, SORT) to streamline and automate data analysis. Strong experience with PivotTables, Power Query, and Power Pivot. Ability to design dynamic reporting tools using modern Excel functions (UNIQUE, FILTER, SORT). Data validation, conditional formatting, and protection/sharing for report integrity. (Optional) VBA/Macro automation for repetitive tasks. Access Database knowledge is a plus. • Experience Below: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field , and (4) years of relevant experience. Classification and compensation structure experience Reporting and analysis experience Advanced Excel and data analysis proficiency Maintains confidentiality Personable, Flexible, multitasking, and handles pressure well. Professional, organized, with strong written and verbal communication skills, a must. Valid CA driver's license that allows you to drive in the course of your employment. Job Type: Contract Pay: $50.00 - $56.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: 401(k) matching Work Location: In person