Principal Human Resources Analyst

Rancho Santiago Community College District

Salary Range: Grade I: $113,243.22 - $151,771.42

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: CL25-01251

Location: Santa Ana, CA

Division: DO Human Resources

Closing: 10/2/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

Position Overview

The Principal Human Resources Analyst is distinguished from other journey-level positions by the nature, responsibility, analysis, complexity, and technicality of the work and by internal and external stakeholder interactions. This position serves as a leader in making independent analysis for the solution of people and culture related issues and reports under the general supervision of the designated supervisor. An incumbent may supervise and participate in a variety of professional-level human resources management functions, such as recruitment, classification and compensation, compliance, performance, discipline, and professional development programs.

Representative Duties

• Leads high-level human resources projects including data analytics, classification/compensation studies, total rewards, improvement audits, human resources information systems, and employee records.
• Assists in the development and implementation of policies, practices, programs, and procedures for human resources.
• Interprets and applies policies, procedures, regulations, memorandum of understandings, and collective bargaining agreements.
• Prepares, maintains, and analyzes confidential records related to employer/employee relations, collective bargaining, grievance processing, unfair labor practice charges, and litigation.
• Innovates as a system administrator for modern technology utilizing analysis, enhancement, creation, revision, and maintenance of features, reports, communication, and documentation.
• Interprets, guides, and assures compliance with county, state, and federal regulations concerning employment and human resource administration.
• Establishes and implements multi-stakeholder onboarding programs and employee lifecycle programs.
• Collaborates in collective bargaining agreements and labor management meetings as needed.
• Researches and prepares highly complex statistical and narrative reports on a variety of data.
• Prepares employee, collective bargaining, confidential files, surveys, marketing trends, salary and classification comparative data, and other related information.
• Develops and implements highly complex new and comprehensive department operating procedures methods and systems for procedural/process improvement in accordance with legal and contract changes.
• May plan, design, develop, deliver, and evaluate various professional development and training programs to address institutional, departmental, and individual training needs for faculty, management, staff, and student employees.
• Advises on budget and technology to ensure strategic alignment with districtwide resources.
• Examines and proposes improved process designs to uplift the workforce across all divisions and roles.
• Leads, assesses, and mentors team members to ensure daily operations and inspire creativity.
• Brings new ideas for continuous and sustainable improvement, including process enhancements that reduce cost, strengthen stakeholder satisfaction, and improve service delivery.
• Partners with peers and stakeholders to assess existing human resources programs, processes, and practices, identify gaps and inefficiencies, and innovate to enhance the employee experience and support long-term growth objectives.
• Monitors and informs on legislative changes relevant to human resources.
• Creates and maintains an active record-keeping system that records, monitors, and keeps current all relevant documents.
• Provides day-to-day leadership and works with staff to ensure a high-performance, customer service-oriented work environment that supports achieving District objectives and service expectations.
• Supervises and evaluates assigned staff; establishes performance requirements and professional development targets; regularly monitors performance and provides coaching and development.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Abilities

Thorough knowledge of success in providing human resources support in a multi-stakeholder organization, defining and implementing processes, applicable laws and acts, principles of human resources management, project management, stakeholder service, supervision, diversity and inclusion, and relevant software.

Ability to demonstrate curiosity and creativity, analyze and strategize with metrics, exhibit analytical skills, respond to change, innovate on software, collaborate in teams, review employee performance, gather and analyze data, make decisions, communicate clearly, and work in a changing environment.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university and three (3) years of related work experience, or Master's/Doctorate Degree and one (1) year of related work experience, or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Additional Qualifications: Candidate must demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, staff, and the community.

Application Process

To ensure full consideration, submit a complete online application including RSCCD Online Application, Cover Letter, Resume, and Academic Transcripts by the closing date. Foreign degrees must be evaluated by an approved agency.

Application screening will consider education, experience, leadership, program development, community involvement, and ability to work with a diverse community. Selected candidates may be invited for interviews, which include evaluations of oral communication skills, presentation, and problem-solving skills.