Human Resources Analyst (Employment)

This is an intermediate level professional position in the City’s Human Resources, Employment Division, involving duties related to general employment and applicant processing, background investigations, and hiring. Work includes routine and special projects relating to receiving, updating, and maintaining candidate and employee records; coordinating scheduling activities, including medical examinations; reviewing questionnaires and applicant files to determine qualifications; maintaining a broad variety of department records in compliance with applicable regulations and City policy; and providing various support services to departmental supervisors and managers. Work involves use of a HRMS software system, including troubleshooting, maintenance, data entry and data validation; and competently interpreting and communicating City policies, Union contracts, and applicable employment laws and regulations. An employee in this class will be required to properly plan and schedule time to meet deadlines; adapt to changing priorities and conditions; and work closely with other division and City personnel.

Salary: $52,696 - $83,733

Close Date: 09-11-2025 (11:59 PM)

Minimum Qualifications. Applicants must:

• Have a valid Bachelor’s degree –or– have a valid high school diploma or GED equivalency supplemented by some college course work and considerable progressive human resources experience.

• Have prior experience working in an office environment performing human resources related duties.

• Have prior experience in the use of HRMS software systems and be proficient in the use of Microsoft Office applications with emphasis on Word and Excel.

• Have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to communicate clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.

• Be able to independently plan and schedule time to meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.

• Be able to analyze and successfully resolve technical and administrative problems.

• Have prior experience providing customer service.

Desirable Qualifications. Preferred applicants:

• Have prior experience in Human Resources, particularly with pre-employment background investigations, HRMS database entry, and new employee onboarding.

• Are proficient in the use and operation of HRMS systems, preferably Oracle eBusiness Suite.

• Have prior experience in the development, implementation and maintenance of processes and procedures.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

For purposes of employment, re-employment, promotion, transfer or demotion, the most qualified applicants will be selected to continue in the hiring process. At this point, any prior criminal records will be verified. A prior criminal record will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from employment.

The City of St. Petersburg is committed to a Drug Free Workplace and compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) drug testing rules. Applicants may be required to successfully complete pre-employment drug testing and/or medical exams.

Apply online at www.stpete.org/jobs - Select See Open Jobs. City employees must use the Current City Employee link or use a City computer to access iRecruitment Employee Candidate. The City of St. Petersburg is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity employment, and encourages individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply for posted positions. In accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes, qualified servicemembers/veterans and the spouses/family members of certain servicemembers/veterans receive preference/priority in employment. Eligible applicants are responsible to apply for Veterans’ Preference at the time of submission of any job application. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to apply, to interview for positions and to perform the essential job functions.