Leaves & Accommodations Analyst (Human Resources Analyst II)

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.  

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 Ideal Candidate 

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.

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: 

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

For any questions concerning this position announcement, please contact Linda Kline at linda.kline@marincounty.gov. 

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.