PORT HUMAN RESOURCE ANALYST

PORT HUMAN RESOURCE ANALYST

(EMPLOYMENT & CLASSIFICATION)

Salary:  $11,198 – $13,874, 37.5-hour work week

Oakland, CA

Your Port. Your Community. Your Career.

When you join the Port of Oakland, you become part of a proud local legacy, an organization that touches virtually every resident with its services and programs. The Port of Oakland oversees the Oakland seaport, Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (“OAK”), and 20 miles of waterfront. The Oakland seaport is one of the top ten busiest container ports in the U.S.; OAK is one of three major commercial airports serving the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area, offering over 300 daily passenger and cargo flights; and the Port’s real estate includes commercial developments such as Jack London Square and hundreds of acres of public parks and conservation areas.

The Port currently has two opportunities in the classification of Port Human Resource Analyst. The current assignments are in the Employment and Classification area.

The eligibility list generated from this announcement will only be used to fill the current specialized Employment and Classification vacancies in the Human Resources Department.

Under general supervision, the Port Human Resource Analyst performs a variety of professional duties in the administration of recruitment and examination, classification and compensation, personnel reorganization projects, employee and labor relations, employee benefits/payroll programs and other special projects related to general personnel systems.

Typical duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Conducts job analyses to classify positions and determine critical elements for examination purposes.
• Interviews employees, supervisors, managers, directors, and other subject matter experts to solicit information pertaining to job functions and/or development of test items; conducts multiple exam processes simultaneously.
• Assigns and directs the work of clerical and technical staff for examination-related assignments; may train support staff.
• Develops, coordinates and administers the examination process, including conducting job analyses, designing and developing job related selection procedures, evaluating employment applications, developing examination schedules and administering and evaluating oral, written, physical ability and performance tests, and other assessment instruments.
• Conducts statistical analyses of examination results, including item analysis, analysis of adverse impact and item correlations to ensure that examinations conform to professional and legal standards, sets pass points, and prepares examination packets for establishment of Civil Service eligible lists.
• Plans and conducts classification studies and desk audits; prepares and revises class specifications, and recommends the allocation of positions to new or existing classifications.
• Conducts salary/benefit surveys and internal salary relationship studies, analyzes data; recommends salary rates for new classifications.
• Prepares responses to concerns and complaints related to Human Resources-related processes.
• Maintains accurate records and files of a confidential nature.
• Participates in City Port joint examination development and personnel studies
• Interprets and explains personnel rules, regulations and procedures.
• Assists in the development of policies and procedures for personnel programs.
• Participates in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in human resources management, business administration, public administration, industrial relations or related field.

Experience: Two years of progressively responsible experience at the level of a Port Assistant Human Resource Analyst.

Additional Requirements: This classification requires each incumbent to successfully complete a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check, which will include a fingerprint-based Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) and a Security Threat Assessment (STA), prior to being considered for this position.  This status must be maintained for the duration of employment. 

Willingness to work overtime and on weekends occasionally to oversee and/or facilitate examinations.

The Port’s compensation and benefit program ranks among the best in the region for public jurisdictions and is designed to reward performance and promote a balanced lifestyle, both at the workplace and away from the workplace, for our employees and their families. The Port is committed to the health and well-being of its employees and has been recognized as a FIT-Friendly Employer by the American Heart Association. We offer a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 457 plan and paid leave. The Port offers retiree medical benefits for employees and dependents after 10 years of CALPERS service (including 5 years at the Port).

To apply for this exceptional opportunity, view supplemental questions and/or obtain more details, please visit us at https://www.portofoakland.com/business/job-center/. Apply by October 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM.

Equal Opportunity Employer