Human Resources Analyst I

About the Department

SALARY:

Human Resources Analyst I: $99,765.12 - $127,345.92 Annually

The Santa Barbara County District Attorney's Office is currently accepting applications for a full-time Human Resources Analyst in Santa Barbara, California. This position is categorized as a Human Resources Management Professional I job classification within the County's Management Professional Series.

THE OFFICE: The mission of the Santa Barbara County District Attorney’s Office is to pursue truth and justice by employing the highest ethical standards in vigorously prosecuting the guilty, protecting the innocent, and preventing crime.

The Office operates from locations in Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, and Lompoc, and employs a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach involving Deputy District Attorneys, investigators, Victim-Witness staff, and support staff. The Office is committed to continuous training, innovation, and the responsible use of technology to improve justice outcomes.

To learn more about the Santa Barbara County District Attorney's Office, visit: https://da.countyofsb.org/. You can also watch our video at https://youtu.be/z8hEhSA4T-A?si=oO3w23lOpEsBLBni

THE POSITION: The Human Resources Analyst serves as the District Attorney’s Office’s initial point of contact for human resources matters, and functions as the lead internal HR professional for the department. This position plays a central role in administering and coordinating recruitments, onboarding, employee relations, leave management, workers’ compensation, benefits, and compliance with County policies and applicable laws. The position also supports workforce planning, recruitment strategies, HR data analysis, and process improvements to enhance organizational effectiveness.

Under general direction, the Human Resources Analyst independently performs complex, sensitive, and confidential HR functions requiring professional judgment, discretion, and a strong understanding of Civil Service Rules, Memoranda of Understanding, and County policies. The position partners closely with department leadership, supervisors, and County departments to ensure consistent, compliant, and efficient HR operations.

The Ideal Candidate will:

• Be a trusted HR professional who is approachable, highly responsive, and able to serve as the first call for employees and managers navigating a wide range of human resources matters.
• Bring a strong balance of technical HR knowledge and exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to handle sensitive situations with discretion, empathy, and sound judgment.
• Be a proactive, solutions-oriented problem solver who can independently manage a high volume of complex and competing HR priorities.
• Be detail-oriented and possess strong analytical skills.
• Be comfortable working with HR systems and data, using information to identify trends, improve processes, and support decision-making.
• Take initiative in improving workflows, modernizing processes, and enhancing the employee experience. 
• Be highly organized and able to follow-through and complete work assignments independently.
• Have excellent time management skills to manage multiple deadlines and projects.
• Possess a goal-oriented, innovative, and solutions-driven mind-set to accomplish departmental and countywide goals while balancing customer service and upholding the classification and compensation system.
• Have excellent professional communication skills (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills, and the ability to connect and explain complex HR concepts clearly and accurately to employees, supervisors, and executive staff.
• Demonstrate strong working knowledge of public sector HR practices, including Civil Service Rules, MOUs, and employee relations principles.

Position Duties

These examples are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job and not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual. 

In addition to the standard class specification duties, the following are representative of the responsibilities for this position within the District Attorney’s Office:

1. Serves as an initial point of contact for human resources matters, providing guidance to employees and management on policies, procedures, and personnel issues. 
2. Interprets and applies Civil Service Rules, Memoranda of Understanding, County policies, and HR regulations to ensure compliance and consistency in personnel actions. 
3. Administers, coordinates, and manages recruitment activates, including job postings, applicant tracking, interview scheduling, pre-employment clearances, background investigations, onboarding, and offboarding.
4. Provides support on employee relations matters, including performance management, disciplinary processes, and workplace concerns, ensuring a fair and consistent approach. 
5. Administers leave of absence programs, workers’ compensation coordination, and benefits-related processes, serving as a liaison with County HR, Risk Management, and external partners. 
6. Processes and coordinates payroll and personnel transactions, including labor adjustments, position changes, and HR system updates, ensuring accuracy and compliance. 
7. Maintains and analyzes HR data and reports to support workforce planning, compliance tracking, and operational decision-making. 
8. Coordinates background investigations and ensures compliance with applicable legal and regulatory requirements, including DOJ and CJIS standards.
9. Prepares and submits departmental requests to the Civil Service Commission, and makes presentations to the Civil Service Commission.
10. Identifies opportunities to improve HR processes and workflows, supporting system enhancements and modernization efforts such as electronic onboarding and data tracking systems.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience
The knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below may be acquired through various types of training, education, and experience. A typical way to acquire the required knowledge and abilities would be: 

• Equivalent of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in human resources, organization development, public or business administration, or related field and one (1) year of experience in planning, analysis, coordination, and evaluation in the field of human resources.

 
Licenses and Certificates
 For specific positions, possession and maintenance of a valid California driver’s license and the ability to meet automobile insurability requirements of the County or the ability to provide suitable transportation needs as a condition of continued employment. 
 
Knowledge of:

• Principles and practices of public administration and principles of organization, management, and staffing. 
• Pertinent local, State and Federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes. 
• Principles and practices of public finance, budgeting, and fiscal control. 
• Standard and accepted modern research techniques, including the use of surveys and questionnaires. 
• Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment. 
• Computer software, including word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and database applications. 
• English usage, spelling, punctuation, and grammar. 

 
Ability to: 

• Identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and problem solve operational and technical policies and procedures. 
• Understand, interpret, and apply complex rules and procedures. 
• Analyze systems and administrative and management practices and identify opportunities for improvement. 
• Assist with the design and development of effective management and human resources programs. 
• Determine effective methods of research, compile data and present in a form most likely to enhance understanding.
• Interpret and apply pertinent local, State, and Federal laws and regulations. 
• Analyze situations quickly and objectively, apply appropriate elements of decision making and determine the proper course of action.
• Exercise initiative, sound independent judgment, tact, sensitivity, and discretion and maintain confidentiality within established guidelines. 
• Collaborate with various community groups in a tactful and effective manner. 
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Observe and problem solve operational and technical policies and procedures; recall and utilize a variety of information; work under time pressure and complete a high volume of tasks; focus on a single task for long periods of time.
• Read, analyze, evaluate, and summarize written materials and statistical data, including reports, financial reports, and budgets.
• Learn, understand, interpret, explain, and apply complex rules and procedures.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse range of individuals, including but not limited to coworkers, subordinate staff, supervisors, other managers, professional agencies, and the general public.

Other Qualifications

APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCESS:

1. Review applications to determine those applicants who meet the employment standards.
2. Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking:  Applications that meet the employment standards will be evaluated and scored. Candidates' final score and rank on the eligibility list will be determined by the information provided on their supplemental questionnaire. This process may be eliminated if there are fewer than 11 qualified candidates.

Candidates must receive a percentage score of at least 70 on the Supplemental Questionnaire Ranking Assessment to be placed on an employment list. An adjustment may be made to raw scores based on factors listed in Civil Service Rule VI. Those candidates who are successful in the selection process will have their names placed on the employment list for a minimum of three months. At the time the employment list is established, all candidates will receive an email notice of their score on the exam(s), rank on the employment list, and exact duration of the employment list.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS: The County of Santa Barbara is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants. Qualified individuals with disabilities who need reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter listed on the job posting. We require verification of needed accommodation from a professional source, such as a Medical Provider or a learning institution.
  
Conditional Job Offer: Once a conditional offer of employment has been made, the selected candidate will be required to successfully complete a criminal background investigation and satisfactory reference checks. The appointee must also satisfactorily complete a twelve (12) month probationary period.
 
Recruiters will correspond with applicants by e-mail during each step in the recruitment process. Applicants are reminded to check spam filters continuously during the Recruitment & Selection Process steps listed above to ensure they do not miss required deadlines.
 
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The County of Santa Barbara provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants and prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation of any type with regard to any characteristic or status protected by any federal law, state law, or Santa Barbara County ordinance. The County continues to be committed to a merit-based selection process and to eliminating barriers to attracting and retaining top qualified candidates. The County has a long-standing practice of providing a work environment that respects the dignity of individual employees and values their contributions to our organization.
  
Disaster Service Worker: Pursuant to Governmental code section 3100, all employees with the County of Santa Barbara are declared to be disaster service workers subject to such disaster service. Activities as may be assigned to them by their superiors or by law.
  
BENEFITS: For more information on County benefits, please visit, https://www.countyofsb.org/3096/Managers---Unrepresented. In addition, applicants from other public sector employers may qualify for retirement reciprocity and time and service credit towards an advanced vacation accrual rate.

 

APPLICATION AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE DEADLINE: Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 4:59 PM. Applications and job bulletins can be obtained 24 hours a day at www.sbcountyjobs.com.  

Collin Graham, Recruiter: [email protected]