HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST 2

***THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***

Job Summary

The Division of Public and Behavioral Health is recruiting for a Human Resources Analyst 2, located in Sparks. The Human Resources Analyst 2 oversees Human Resource functions for the Division of Public & Behavioral Health (DPBH) Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services (NNAMHS) and Lake's Crossing Forensic Facility. The incumbent will manage all HR related matters, to include payroll, maintain compliance with relevant State and Federal Law, and State/Department/Division policies. provides consultation to all levels of management and employees to respond to and resolve diverse human resources issues; advises on federal and state regulations, policies, and procedures; participates in grievance resolution and a variety of corrective actions, including disciplinary actions; advises on employment benefits, rights, and protections including workers compensation, FMLA, ADA, Cat leave, etc. Develops agency HR protocols and procedures and reviews and advises on classification and compensation issues. Completes regular and requested reports using Microsoft Excel, Office 365, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Word. This position supervises a Human Resources Technician 3 along with an Administrative Assistant. As part of the DPBH HR team, this position is expected to provide exceptional customer service; address concerns accurately; and support the HR team.

Human Resource Analysts perform professional Human Resource functions for the central Human Resources Department or perform comprehensive Human Resource functions for a state department, division, or agency. Work may involve employee relations, recruitment and selection, classification and compensation, employee development, benefit administration, staffing, and payroll.

Essential Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in public administration or a related field and two years of progressively responsible professional personnel experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Job Duties

Incumbents plan and implement recruitment and examination activities.

Incumbents review positions and recommend appropriate classification and compensation levels.

Incumbents make presentations before a variety of hearing bodies.

Incumbents provide advice to department management, line departments, or employees on policy and rule interpretation.

Incumbents investigate employee complaints and recommend alternative solutions.

Incumbents conduct research, prepare reports, and present findings.
Incumbents perform related work as required.

Under general direction, Human Resources Analyst II’s perform journey level work in one or more of the following areas: classification and compensation; recruitment and selection; grievance investigation; and policy development; also serves field departments as journey level generalist in support of major divisions or may support Human Resources Officer with very complex, statewide specialized programs. The class is distinguished from the Human Resources Analyst I level by the level of independent judgment exercised, and the journey level knowledge required. This is the journey level in the series.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.
Working knowledge of: principles, practices, methods of Human Resource administration, of classification, pay, recruitment, examination, selection, performance standards and evaluation, and training; interviewing techniques.

Knowledge of: organizational structure of state government, its agencies and divisions; position classification.

General knowledge of: employee relations; the methods of research and analysis; employee recruitment.

Skill in: interpreting and applying provisions of Nevada statutes, rules and regulations; analyzing Human Resource problems and recommending solutions; effectively interacting with all levels of employees and management; written English sufficient to compose routine business correspondence and reports.

Recruiter Contact Information: Jennifer Kauble - jenniferkauble@admin.nv.gov

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP) .
  
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
  
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
  
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
  
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) . Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication .
  
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program .
  
• No Nevada state income tax.
  
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
  
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.
  

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU) .

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF) .

*** State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The following are legal holidays:

January 1.............................................. New Year's Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington’s Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans' Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

Closing Date/Time: 4/1/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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