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  Req#: 5332707
  Salary : $93,704.00 - $118,830.40 Annually
  Location : San Francisco, CA
  Job Type: Term-Limited (Tier 2 Benefits)
  Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
  Job Number: O-136
  Section: Administrative Services
  Department: Human Resources (HR)
  Opening Date: 05/05/2026
  Closing Date: 5/17/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
  
  EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
  
  The Metropolitan Transportation Commission is an equal-opportunity, non-discriminatory employer. MTC provides all employees and applicants with an equal opportunity in every aspect of the employment experience regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical handicap, medical condition or marital status.
  
  THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL A QUALIFIED POOL OF APPLICANTS IS ESTABLISHED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME
  
  IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY
  
  First round interviews tentatively scheduled for Monday, May 18, 2026
  
  A resume and cover letter are not required with your application, but highly encouraged
  THIS IS A TERM-LIMITED POSITION WITH TIER 2 BENEFITS THROUGH NOVEMBER 6, 2026
  
  Be ready to rethink your assumptions about the public sector. Dedicated and motivated colleagues? Beautiful, high amenity building for on-site work and collaboration? Flexible schedules and hybrid work options? Yes, yes, and yes!
  ABOUT MTC
  
  The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) is the transportation planning, financing and coordinating agency for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area. MTC is the federally designated Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) and the state designated Regional Transportation Planning Agency (RTPA) for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area. MTC provides services to the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG). For more information about MTC, visit .
  ABOUT THE ROLE
  Human Resources supports employees through their entire experience at MTC and are the go-to for all things related to employment. This HR Analyst II position is a generalist/administrative role responsible for HR data administration, personnel file administration and record retention, HR administrative processes, HR program support, and requires a general working knowledge of HR best practices, confidentiality, and agency HR policies. The incumbent supports employees throughout the employment lifecycle by orienting employees to HR policies, programs, and resources, providing guidance to employees, and ensuring employee transactions are processed accurately and efficiently. In addition, this HR Analyst II position will help maintain organizational and employee data in our HRIS system.
  Under general supervision of the Human Resources Program Manager, the Human Resources Analyst acts as one of the key HR representatives to facilitate non-executive interview panels and perform professional analytical work to administer MTC's employment programs. This person will act as a liaison including extensive communication between employees, supervisors and managers, and other MTC business departments.
  
  The Human Resources Analyst is responsible for performing the full range of human resources administration support duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative; will receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and is fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit; is expected to analyze and make recommendations to human resources management to improve the effectiveness of the design, implementation, and administration of employment programs; may exercise technical and functional supervision over and provide training to lower-level staff; and perform other job-related tasks and duties as needed or assigned by the Section.
  ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
  Under general supervision of the Human Resources Program Manager, the Human Resources Analyst acts as one of the key HR representatives to facilitate non-executive interview panels and perform professional analytical work to administer MTC's employment programs. This person will act as a liaison including extensive communication between employees, supervisors and managers, and other MTC business departments.
  
  The Human Resources Analyst is responsible for performing the full range of human resources administration support duties as assigned, working independently, and exercising judgment and initiative; will receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and is fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit; is expected to analyze and make recommendations to human resources management to improve the effectiveness of the design, implementation, and administration of employment programs; may exercise technical and functional supervision over and provide training to lower-level staff; and perform other job-related tasks and duties as needed or assigned by the Section.
  QUALIFICATIONS
  
  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
  The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
  
  Knowledge of:
  
  • Principles, practices, and techniques of human resources and salary administration including audit and reconciliation of processes such as talent acquisition, status changing, termination, qualifying event and/or employment status changes, and system compliance.
  • Applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulatory codes, ordinances, and procedures relevant to assigned area of responsibility.
  • Principles and practices of data collection, record-keeping, and preparation of reports and correspondence.
  • Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, contractors, and MTC staff.
  • The structure and content of the English language, including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
  • Modern equipment and communication tools used for business functions and program, project, and task coordination, including computers and software programs relevant to work performed.
  
  Skills and Abilities
  
  • Learn and understand the organization and operation of MTC and of outside agencies as necessary to assume assigned responsibilities.
  • Learn, understand, interpret, and apply all pertinent laws, codes, regulations, MTC policies and procedures, and standards relevant to work performed.
  • Administer and coordinate human resources programs such as talent acquisition, onboarding and benefits administration as needed.
  • Conduct research on a wide variety of human resources administration and program topics and issues.
  • Analyze, interpret, summarize, and present information and data in an effective manner.
  • Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, procedures, and other written materials.
  • Analyze situations and identify pertinent problems/issues, collect relevant information, evaluate options, and recommend and implement, upon approval, appropriate course of action.
  • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive personal information of employees, former employees, and other matters affecting employee relations.
  • Organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines, and follow-up on assignments.
  • Effectively use computer systems, software applications, and modern business equipment to perform a variety of work tasks.
  • Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, using appropriate English grammar and syntax.
  • Use tact, initiative, prudence, and independent judgment within general policy, procedural, and legal guidelines.
  • Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
  
  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities listed. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
  Education and Experience: Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in personnel management, labor relations, organizational development, public or business administration, or a closely related field and one year of relevant, recent full-time work experience analyzing and developing personnel policies and procedures, or supporting the administration of a personnel discipline (e.g., recruitment, classification and compensation, employee relations, training, organizational development).
  
  Minimum of one (1) year of increasingly responsible experience in Recruiting and/or Human Resources administration. Strong knowledge of Recruitment and Human Resources processes and best practices and experience working with an HRIS is required. Applicants with additional years of relevant professional experience will be given preference.
  Applicants with a degree issued from an institution outside the United States must have their transcripts evaluated by an academic accrediting service and provide proof of equivalency along with their application.
  
  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  
  • 5+ years of direct recent and relevant talent acquisition and human resources experience is highly preferred.
  • Direct recruiting/talent acquisition experience highly preferred.
  • Experience with Oracle is preferred.
  • Government agency experience is highly desired.
  
  IMPORTANT INFORMATION
  
  THIS TERM-LIMITED FULL-TIME POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR SPECIFIC TIER 2 BENEFITS AS FOLLOWS:
  1. Enrollment in CalPERS pension which requires a contribution from both the employer and you. Your contribution rate will be determined by CalPERS. The current contribution rate for PEPRA members is 7.25% and for Classic members the contribution rate is 7.004% of eligible earnings (as a pre-tax deduction).
  2. Enrollment in CalPERS medical insurance with MTC covering 95% of the premium and you contributing 5% (as a pre-tax deduction) or you may waive medical insurance enrollment with proof of alternative medical coverage.
  3. MTC provided public transit subsidy of up to $340 per month in accordance with MTC's public transit program.
  4. Accrual of 8 hours of sick leave per month.
  5. Holidays off with pay when MTC officially closes for an observed holiday. You will also receive one floating holiday to be used for a culturally significant event in recognition that "official" holidays are not fully inclusive of various cultures and traditions.
  6. No vacation hours will be accrued while you are filling this temporary assignment.
  
  The above is the full extent of benefits provided while in this Term-Limited Tier 2 employment status.
  
  HOW TO APPLY
  THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL A QUALIFIED POOL OF APPLICANTS IS ESTABLISHED AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED, PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY. First round interviews tentatively scheduled for Monday, May 18, 2026. To apply for this outstanding opportunity, please use this link:
  EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS
  Successful completion of a background check, professional references and the Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9. DISABILITYThe Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment or skills assessment process to accommodate applicants with disabilities. If selected for an interview or testing, and you require accommodation, please notify the Human Resources Department when confirming your interview or test.
  All MTC employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.
  THE FOLLOWING ARE AMONG THE BENEFITS OFFERED FOR THIS TERM-LIMITED TIER 2 POSITION:
  
  • Public Employees Retirement System (PERS); employee contributes a portion of gross salary on a pre-tax basis.
    • MTC is subject to California Pension Reform and as of January 1, 2013, will offer two pension plans. The plan that the employee will be enrolled in is based on the individual's historical pension plan membership. HR will discuss this directly with all final candidates.
  • Health Insurance through the Public Employees' Retirement System (premiums are shared between agency and employee).
  • Holidays off with pay when MTC officially closes for an observed holiday. Addition of one (1) floating holiday; to be used for a culturally significant event in recognition that "official" holidays are not fully inclusive of various cultures and traditions.
  • Accrual of 8 hours of paid sick leave per month with no limit to the amount of sick leave that can be accumulated. (May cash out up to 240 hours of accumulated sick leave upon separation from the Agency.)
  • Monthly Transit/Parking Subsidy of up to $325 per month in accordance with MTC's public transit program.
  • Voluntary participation in employee-paid tax-advantaged retirement plan (two 457 plans offered)
  
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  Briefly describe how your previous experience and education qualifies you for this position. (Please refer to Qualifications and/or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities in the job description when answering this question.) **250-word maximum.
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  Please describe your work experience with onboarding and offboarding processing. Specify which duties you were responsible for and where you worked with others. In addition, describe your experience with the items listed below. • Handling of source documents • Comfort level talking to a person for clarity or if things are missing (directly, not escalating)• Communication with any partners about timing of work relative to pay deadlines (like Benefits Analyst, Payroll, etc.)• Following protocol on data entry and audit• Data reconciliation• Document management (long-term storage)
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  What HR systems have you used? In your response, describe the level of experience you have in entering and auditing data, and running reports. Also, please include any experience you have with system table updating.
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  Please describe your experience managing multiple assignments with competing deadlines, and how you prioritize your work. Include how you manage your relationship with your direct supervisor, and how you respond to inquiries from managers and directors above your supervisor.
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  This HR Analyst role will also be responsible for responding to inquiries sent to the HR support inbox in addition to their work email. How would you respond to inquiries and direction for other functional managers and directors, and how and when do you escalate inquiries to your supervisor?
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  I understand that this position is term-limited with Tier 2 benefits through November 6, 2026, and I am still interested in being considered.
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