HR Analyst II (Term-Limited Position)

HR Analyst II

The Metropolitan Transportation Commission is an equal-opportunity, non-discriminatory employer. MTC provides all employees and applicants with an equal opportunity in every aspect of the employment experience regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical handicap, medical condition or marital status.

Deadline to apply is Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 11 : 59 PM. If you are interested, please apply immediately. A resume and cover letter are not required with your application, but highly encouraged. This is a term-limited position with Tier 2 benefits through June 30, 2026.

Be ready to rethink your assumptions about the public sector. Dedicated and motivated colleagues? Beautiful, high amenity building for on-site work and collaboration? Flexible schedules and hybrid work options? Yes, yes, and yes!

About the role : Human Resources supports employees through their entire experience at MTC and are the go-to for all things related to employment. This HR Analyst II position is a generalist / administrative role responsible for HR data administration, personnel file administration and record retention, HR administrative processes, HR program support, and requires a general working knowledge of HR best practices, confidentiality, and agency HR policies. The incumbent supports employees throughout the employment lifecycle by orienting employees to HR policies, programs, and resources, providing guidance to employees, and ensuring employee transactions are processed accurately and efficiently. In addition, this HR Analyst II position will help maintain organizational and employee data in our HRIS system.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following :

• Prepare and process various documents requiring knowledge of human resources administration programs / projects, operations, and services and the ability to explain, interpret, and apply federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations, and MTC policies and procedures relevant to human resources administration.
• Work with employees to promote active participation in their own employment and total compensation choices; work with supervisors and managers regarding position and employment administration; develop and distribute educational materials and information resources and provides training opportunities to achieve and maintain position control, salary administration and employment operations.
• Provide advice and counsel to managers, supervisors, and employees on employee human resource related issues including interpreting laws, rules, and regulations and ensuring compliance with Memorandum of Understanding (MOU); research, analyze, and organize information; explain human resources program provisions, procedures, and eligibility requirements; interface with supervisors and other MTC business teams to resolve issues and concerns; and provide guidance in policy and regulatory interpretation.
• Prepare, review, audit, and reconcile payroll, benefits, and related human resources reports from various internal and external sources; identify discrepancies; make recommendations for adjustments.
• Receive, review, process, and maintain records for a variety of employment administration transactions impacting payroll including changes in employment status, open enrollment, and voluntary and non-voluntary deductions, and / or other qualifying event(s); communicate changes with appropriate other MTC business teams and coordinate with Benefits Analyst to update payroll system.
• Receive, analyze, and reconcile bi-weekly HR / payroll system; work with Benefits Analyst and Human Resources Program Manager, as well as payroll staff to research and identify issues and recommend and make proper adjustments.
• Verify and review forms and reports for completeness and conformance with established regulations and procedures; apply MTC program policies and procedures in determining completeness of applications, records, and files.
• Organize and maintain accurate and detailed employment databases, files, and records, verify accuracy of information, research discrepancies, and record information; ensure compliance with established records retention schedules including archiving, and the destruction of files.
• Plan, participate in, conduct, and evaluate special projects and studies requiring coordination of activities across departmental and functional lines.
• Analyze the effect of new laws or administrative regulations on employment programs and recommend new and / or revised policies and procedures for approval and implementation.
• Develop and revise employee human resources documents, procedures, and forms.
• Lead administrator for all HRIS data entry (Central Square).
• Administrate data entry and ongoing upkeep for DMV pull program.
• Act as front-line customer service for employee and staff requests by developing a working knowledge of MTC HR programs and policies to coordinate employee and staff requests to the appropriate HR team member.
• Monitor the HR Support inbox and respond to emails in a timely manner.
• Maintain the strictest confidentiality and work to maintain trust of management, employees and staff.
• Perform other job-related tasks and duties as assigned or required by the Section.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities :

Knowledge of :

Skills and abilities :

Minimum qualifications :

Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities listed. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be : Education and Experience : Equivalent to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in human resources management, business or public administration, or a related field and two (2) years of increasingly responsible professional level human resources experience. Applicants with a degree issued from an institution outside the United States must have their transcripts evaluated by an academic accrediting service and provide proof of equivalency along with their application.

Preferred qualifications : Experience : Strong knowledge of Human Resources processes and best practices and experience working with an HRIS is required. Experience with Central Square, Oracle, or similar system is preferred. Applicants with additional relevant professional experience will be given preference.

Important Information

This term-limited full-time position is eligible for specific Tier 2 benefits as follows :