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Human Resource Analyst

2/5/2026

The Human Resource Analyst is responsible for technical duties in the Human Resources Office, focusing primarily on recruiting and onboarding. Additional responsibilities include assisting with employee benefits, training, compensation, payroll, and policy development.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

501-1,000 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
Economic development has continued to be a priority for West Valley City's leaders. Business parks like Lake Park Corporate Center, West Ridge Commerce Park, Decker Lake Business District and Metro Business Park include corporate headquarters, regional offices and world-wide distribution centers for companies like Verizon Wireless, Frito Lay, Backcountry.com, United Parcel Service (UPS) and Discover Card. Economic development activities in the heart of the city include a complete redevelopment of Valley Fair Mall, and an all-new transit oriented development, Fairbourne Station. West Valley City has long celebrated its cultural diversity. The 2010 Census Report estimated the size of the non-white community at almost 35 percent. Fulfilling the dream of former Mayor Gearld L. Wright, the city broke ground on the Utah Cultural Celebration Center in 2002, creating a space where cultures could come together to celebrate with one another. Since opening, the Utah Cultural Celebration Center has hosted hundreds of cultural events. Recreation opportunities abound in West Valley City. Two golf courses and more than 20 parks provide ample green space, while the 96,000 square foot Family Fitness Center and the Harman Senior Recreation Center provide recreation and fitness activities for all ages.
About the Role

Description

Come join a team dedicated to making a positive impact in our community, where the well-being of our residents is always our top priority. We offer flexible scheduling options (based on position) and foster professional growth through comprehensive training programs and learning opportunities. Shape your future in a career that empowers you to make a difference and thrive in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment.


Position Summary

Under the general direction of the Human Resources Director and direct supervision of the Compensation Manager, the Human Resource Analyst is responsible for assigned technical duties in the Human Resources Office. This may include functions pertaining to recruiting and onboarding, leave benefits, employee benefits, training, compensation, payroll, policy development, and employee relations. The primary job functions for this position will include recruiting and onboarding.


Starting Pay: $28.47 per hour

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Schedule: 4 x 10-hour shifts per week, Monday - Thursday. Hybrid work environment.

Benefits: Health, dental, and life insurance, PTO and paid holidays, vision reimbursement plan

Retirement: Utah Retirement Systems, Pension and/or 401(k)

Posting Close Date: May close any time after February 8, 2026


Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Research and keep current with trends in Human Resource Management including but not limited to: COBRA, FMLA, STD, LTD, ADA, employee contracts, immigration laws, reference checking, incentives, interviewing techniques, downsizing, and turnover.
  • Assist in ensuring department policies and procedures are in accordance with City policy. Make recommendations for changes to existing policies to ensure compliance with new or changing regulations or laws. Assist in interpretation and communication of policies to departments. Gather information to support decision making regarding policies, regulations, compliance, or procedures. Help ensure all employment actions are consistent with policies and precedence.
  • Help develop processes and workflows to improve efficiency. Help improve the effectiveness of employment and personnel processes.
  • Coordinate the application process using hiring software, aligning postings with recruitment strategy. Review applications, schedule interviews, and ensure applicants receive notifications. Manage interview processes and extend job offers, overseeing pre-employment checks. Communicate with candidates regarding salary, benefits, and responsibilities. May support onboarding and internal promotion processes, and aid in succession planning.
  • Assist in the implementation, configuration, and maintenance of the HRIS system to support HR functions, including but not limited to employee data management, payroll processing, benefits administration, and reporting.
  • Assist with payroll functions, including data entry, payroll processing, and reconciliation of payroll-related data.
  • May conduct salary surveys and analyze labor market trends to support compensation decisions and workforce planning.
  • Support HR projects and initiatives by providing data-driven insights and recommendations to inform decision-making.
  • Design and implement employee engagement surveys. Analyze results and recommend strategies to improve job satisfaction and retention.
  • Support employee training programs tailored to organizational goals, such as leadership development, compliance training, or technical skills.
  • Manage retention of records of personnel transactions such as hires, promotions, transfers, performance reviews, and terminations, and employee statistics for government reporting.
  • Administer, assist, and/or support all aspects of employee leave processes as defined by city policy or state/federal law.
  • Assist the Human Resources Director and leadership team with all aspects of Human Resources when needed.
  • Coordinate with the Human Resources team in all areas of employee benefits and Human Resource needs.
  • Ensure City-wide compliance with Governmental Record Access and Management Act (GRAMA) requests. Review, redact, and otherwise prepare GRAMA requests for public release.
  • Other duties may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

  • No supervision is directly exercised.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Knowledge of HRIS systems and data analytics tools.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and document management systems.
  • Strong interpersonal skills for engaging with employees, candidates, and management.
  • Analytical and critical-thinking skills to address HR challenges, recommend solutions, and optimize processes.
  • Ability to coordinate multiple HR projects, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines.
  • Ability to exercise initiative and sound judgment and to react resourcefully and responsibly under high pressure situations.
  • Must exhibit tact and discretion and be able to keep strict confidence.

Education and/or Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Psychology or related field; plus 1 year of experience in human resources or administrative work; or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

  • Professional Human Resource Certificate preferred (SHRM-CP, SHRM-SCP, PSHRA-CP, PSHRA-SCP).
  • Must possess a valid Utah driver’s license or the ability to obtain one.

Language Skills

  • Must be able to communicate effectively in English both verbally and in writing.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear.
  • Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
  • This position requires the ability to type, file, and converse on the phone for extended periods of time.

Work Environment

  • Must have a resistance to stress.
  • Must have the ability to maintain composure and communicate under stress.
  • Must have the ability to perform effectively under conflicting demands on time and to keep things organized and functioning.

Security Sensitive Positions: Any position in which the employee handles currency, has access to computer terminals, is responsible for the care or instruction of children, has access to building master control or key systems, has access to the personal information or identifying information of another person, has access to the financial information of the employer or another person, or works in an area of the City which has been designated as a security sensitive area, such as a server or evidence room; and is in a position of trust that requires restraint and the ability to keep a high level of confidentiality. Employees in security sensitive positions will be required to successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per BCI Standards. Employees in security sensitive positions are required to self-report convictions of a Class C Misdemeanor or above. 


If you are reading this and hesitating to click "apply" because you do not check every box in the posting, we encourage you to go for it! A true passion and excitement for making an impact is just as important as work experience.

Key Skills
HRIS SystemsData AnalyticsMicrosoft Office SuiteInterpersonal SkillsAnalytical SkillsCritical ThinkingProject CoordinationInitiativeJudgmentConfidentiality
Categories
Human ResourcesGovernment & Public SectorAdministrativeConsultingSocial Services
Benefits
Health InsuranceDental InsuranceLife InsurancePTOPaid HolidaysVision Reimbursement Plan
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