Leaves & Accommodations Analyst (Human Resources Analyst)

At the County of Marin, our employees overwhelmingly report feeling their work is meaningful, they like the work they do, and they are proud to tell people, “I work for the County of Marin.” Discover more about us, our values and our organizational culture on the Department of Human Resources website. Read on to find out more about this opportunity.

About The Department

From first interview and beyond, the Human Resources Department is dedicated to supporting employee growth and well-being through various services including classification/compensation, recruitment; employee benefits and wellness; organizational and career development and learning; labor and employee relations, equal employment opportunity, and risk management. Our department mission is to be a trusted and strategic partner in creating an experience in which employees can reach their full potential.

The Human Resources Department comprises approximately 45 positions and provides centralized services to the County’s 22 Departments. The divisions/units within Human Resources include recruitment, classification and compensation, employee and labor relations, disability management, employee benefits and wellness, equal employment, employee learning and organizational development, volunteer and interns, and departmental administration.

About The Position

There is currently one (1) full time regular hire vacancy within the Human Resources Department.

Are you a compassionate problem-solver with a talent for navigating complexity? The County of Marin Human Resources Department is seeking a Leaves & Accommodations Analyst (Human Resources Analyst II) who blends analytical precision with genuine empathy. In this role, you won’t simply process paperwork, you will be a trusted guide for employees facing some of life’s most challenging moments. Whether an employee is recovering from an injury, welcoming a child, or caring for a loved one, you will help them understand their leave options and ensure they feel supported, informed, and valued.

As part of our team, you will play a key role in several important initiatives:

• Communication Design: Redesign how we communicate with employees on leave, ensuring messages are clear, compassionate, and timely.
• Workforce Empowerment: Develop and facilitate comprehensive training and user-friendly resource guides that help employees, managers, and HR partners understand their responsibilities in the leaves and accommodations process.
• Relationship Building: Partner closely with employees, supervisors, and department managers to interpret and apply personnel policies while providing guidance on leave programs, including FMLA, CFRA, PDL, and other federal/state leave laws, as well as personal leave options.

Hybrid schedule

The Human Resources Department has embraced a hybrid work schedule that considers that some duties of this position may be performed remotely. However, the successful candidate must be able to report to County facilities for meetings, work assignments, and/or disaster service work upon short notice, as needed and deemed appropriate. During the initial probationary period, the successful candidate may be required to work primarily onsite before establishing a hybrid work schedule.

About You

The Ideal Candidate

Requirements

We are seeking a professional who can bridge the gap between complex regulatory requirements and person centered support. You will thrive in this role if you are:

• Empathetic & People Focused: Motivated by a sincere desire to support employees through illness, injury, and caregiving challenges.
• Meticulously Detailed: In the world of medical leaves and accommodations, accuracy matters. You pride yourself on precise documentation, clear communication, and consistent compliance.
• A Trusted Partner: Skilled at delivering excellent customer service and building collaborative, respectful relationships with employees, managers, and colleagues across the organization.

If you are committed to helping others while ensuring compliance with critical state and federal laws, please apply.

Qualifications

Knowledge of

• Basic principles and practices of human resources administration including applicable laws, codes, regulations and ordinances.
• Practices of conducting research and preparing effective reports, procedures, correspondence and other written materials.
• Standard office software applications, practices and procedures.
• Leave administration.

Ability To

• Perform professional level human resources analytical staff work in assigned areas of responsibility.
• Interpret, apply and explain applicable laws, ordinances, memoranda of understanding, and policies and procedures.
• Collect, analyze, interpret and evaluate a variety of data.
• Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, and work products related to the assignment.
• Use initiative and sound independent judgment within established procedural guidelines.
• Communicate effectively, including making presentations to individuals and groups.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships of those interacted with in the course of the work, including County officials and managers, employee representatives, representatives of other governmental agencies, employees, interns and the public.

Minimum Qualifications

Any combination of education, training and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities listed in the Class Specification. Typically, qualifying experience includes one year of experience equivalent to a Human Resources Analyst I performing professional level human resources work.

Please note: qualifying experience will be limited to experience directly related to this assignment.

For additional information regarding what constitutes human resources experience and the difference between technical and professional experience, please see our HR Experience Definitions.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

For any questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Linda Kline at ***email_hidden*** .

All applicants will receive email notifications regarding their status in the recruitment process. Please be sure to check your spam settings to allow our emails to reach you. You may also log into your GovernmentJobs.com account to view these emails.

Testing and Eligible List: Depending on the number of qualified applications received, the examination may consist of a highly qualified review, application screening, online assessment, written examination, oral examination, performance examination, or any combination to determine which candidates' names will be placed on the eligible list. The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill the current vacancy, and any future vacancies for open, fixed-term, full-time or part-time positions which may occur while the list remains active.

First Round Interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of July 6, 2026

Disaster Service Workers: All County of Marin employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer: If you have questions regarding equal employment opportunities, please contact Roger Crawford, Equal Employment Opportunity Director, at 415-473-2095.

PLEASE NOTE: The benefits described herein do not apply to temporary (contingent) or to part-time employees that work less than 50%.

COUNTY OF MARIN BENEFITS: GENERAL

Below are some of the excellent benefits the County offers. More information about our benefits can be found on the Marin County's Benefits Homepage.

Paid Time Off: Competitive vacation accrual; 12 holidays per year; and generous sick leave accruals. Additional types of paid leaves are available for some bargaining units.

Health Plan: Choice of four health plans (two Kaiser HMOs, Western Health Advantage HMO, and an Anthem Blue Cross PPO) along with dental through Delta Dental PPO, and vision through Vision Service Plan (VSP). There is a County contribution toward the premiums (the contribution amount varies depending on coverage tier elected such as employee only, employee + 1, employee + family). Plus, the County offers excellent Life Insurance, Disability, Flexible Spending Plans, a Dependent Care Assistance Program, professional development and more.

Retirement: Defined benefit plan under the County Employees Retirement Act of 1937. More information can be found online at www.mcera.org.

IRS 457 Plan: Choice of pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) employee contribution up to the IRS annual maximum.

Retiree Medical: The County provides access to group health plan coverage to eligible retirees.

For specific questions regarding the employment process, please contact Human Resources at (415) 473-6104. For additional details about the benefits or retirement, please contact the Benefits Division at (415) 473-2197.

• IMPORTANT NOTE: Benefits described herein do not represent a contract and may be changed without notice.

QUALIFYING EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: The minimum qualifications for the position are as follows:

Any combination of education, training and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities listed in the class specification. Typically qualifying experience includes one (1) year of experience equivalent to a Human Resources Analyst I performing professional level human resources work. Please note: qualifying experience will be limited to experience directly related to this assignment. For additional information regarding what constitutes human resources experience and the difference between technical and professional experience, please see our HR Experience Definitions. Please describe your related training, education, and one (1) or more years of professional-level experience administering employee leave programs (such as FMLA, CFRA, PDL, ADA/FEHA accommodations, or other state/federal leave laws). Please include the types of leaves you have managed, your level of responsibility, and how you ensured accuracy and compliance.

For Each Position You Mention, Include Your

• job title(s)
• employer's name
• dates of employment, and
• a description of your primary responsibilities

Highlight the relevant training, certification, coursework, etc. that you have completed.

If you do not have this experience, please enter “NA.”

Provide an example of a time you supported an employee navigating a challenging or sensitive leave or accommodation situation. What was your role, what steps did you take, and how did you balance empathy with regulatory requirements?

Tell us about a process improvement you led or contributed to related to HR operations, leave tracking, communication workflows, or compliance. What problem were you solving, what actions did you take, and what was the outcome?

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