Job summary
Job post source
This job is directly from the City of Carson.
Job overview
The Human Resources Analyst role at the City of Carson involves performing professional HR functions such as recruitment, classification, compensation, employee relations, and benefits administration to support city operations.
Responsibilities and impact
The analyst will lead HR tasks including job analysis, salary reviews, personnel investigations, labor negotiations, recruitment compliance, benefits administration, employee training, and policy development to ensure effective HR management.
Experience and skills
Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in HR or related fields and at least three years of professional HR experience, including two years in a governmental agency, with skills in recruitment, classification, compensation, benefits, employee relations, and knowledge of relevant laws and HR practices.
Work environment and culture
The City of Carson values confidentiality, sound judgment, a proactive approach, and a collaborative team environment, emphasizing diversity, inclusion, and equitable workplace practices.
Company information
The City of Carson is a municipal government entity committed to diversity, inclusion, and equitable employment practices, offering public sector HR roles with a focus on community service.
Job location and travel
The position is full-time with a 4/10 schedule, Monday through Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., located in the City of Carson with potential schedule adjustments based on city needs.
Application process
Applicants must submit an online application with a cover letter, resume, and proof of education by July 17, 2025, including answers to supplemental questions; the process includes a review and a selection interview.
Unique job features
This role offers exposure to a broad range of public sector HR functions and the opportunity to work within a dynamic municipal government environment with a focus on public employment laws and labor relations.
Company overview
Carson Group is a financial services company that provides wealth management, coaching, and partnership solutions to financial advisors and investors. They generate revenue by offering a range of services including investment management, financial planning, and advisor support through their Carson Coaching and Carson Partners platforms. Founded by Ron Carson, the company has a history of innovation in the financial advisory industry, emphasizing transparency and client-focused solutions. Carson Group is known for its commitment to empowering advisors with the tools and resources needed to enhance client relationships and grow their practices.
How to land this job
Position your resume to highlight your experience in recruitment, classification, compensation, benefits administration, and employee relations, emphasizing any work done in public sector or governmental HR departments to align with Carson Group's requirements.
Focus on showcasing your organizational skills, ability to handle confidential information, and your proactive approach to HR functions such as job analysis, salary reviews, and labor relations, as these are key aspects of the role.
Apply through multiple channels including Carson Group’s official corporate careers page and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and ensure you meet the first-come, first-served review process.
Connect with current HR professionals or managers at Carson Group on LinkedIn, using ice breakers like commenting on recent HR initiatives they’ve shared or asking about their experience working in public sector HR to open a conversation about the Human Resources Analyst role.
Optimize your resume for ATS by incorporating keywords from the job description such as 'recruitment and testing,' 'classification and compensation,' 'benefits administration,' 'employee relations,' 'labor negotiations,' and 'public sector HR,' and ensure your resume format is clean and ATS-friendly.
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