<p>We are looking for an experienced Business Analyst to support business initiatives in Southern California. This Long-term Contract position will focus on partnering with stakeholders to define business needs, evaluate operational opportunities, and shape practical technology-driven solutions. The role requires strong analytical judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage complex requirements across multiple workstreams in an onsite environment four days per week.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Partner with business stakeholders to elicit, clarify, and confirm complex requirements while identifying dependencies, risks, and open issues.</p><p>• Examine current operational processes to uncover improvement opportunities and recommend efficient solutions that support automation and business performance.</p><p>• Create and maintain process documentation, workflow materials, and functional artifacts that support business process design and refinement.</p><p>• Convert business objectives into detailed functional specifications and oversee updates as scope, priorities, or requirements evolve.</p><p>• Lead discussions across business units to build alignment, encourage informed decision-making, and secure support for proposed solutions.</p><p>• Develop detailed business cases that assess value, impact, and feasibility for proposed initiatives and enhancements.</p><p>• Contribute to multiple project efforts simultaneously, serving as a team member or taking ownership of leadership responsibilities when needed.</p><p>• Perform impact assessments and support end-to-end functional quality validation to help ensure solutions meet business expectations and compliance needs.</p><p>• Support planning-related project work by coordinating analysis activities, documenting findings, and helping drive execution for assigned initiatives.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Procurement Analyst to join a local government team on a contract basis. This position plays a key role in supporting purchasing activities by evaluating requests, coordinating with departments and vendors, and maintaining accurate procurement records. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, sound judgment, and the confidence to support day to day purchasing operations in a fast paced public sector environment.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>Robert Half is recruiting for an experienced HR Consultant / HR Business Partner for our public sector client. The consultant will have strong California public sector experience and can ensure compliance with labor laws, union agreements, and agency requirements. This role is hands-on and involves working closely with multiple departments to keep processes accurate, compliant, and efficient. This long term consulting opportunity will be located onsite in Downey, CA. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities</p><p>- Manage a large team of 15-20 through a HRIS and payroll implementation</p><p>- knowledge of full-cycle payroll for public sector employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance.</p><p>- Knowledge of key HR functions including onboarding, benefits, leaves, performance processes, and policy interpretation.</p><p>- Compliance with California labor laws, CalPERS/CalSTRS, and collective bargaining agreements.</p><p>- Advise leadership on HR and payroll policies, procedures, and regulatory changes.</p><p>- Maintain HRIS/payroll data integrity and produce needed reports or audits.</p><p>- Collaborate with Finance, Legal, and other departments to improve workflows and documentation.</p><p>-Provide guidance and oversight to HR/payroll staff.</p><p><br></p><p>Qualifications</p><p>-Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Accounting, or related field (Master’s a plus).</p><p>-5+ years of HR and payroll experience, including 3+ years in a California public agency (city, county, state, district, or education).</p><p>-Strong knowledge of CalPERS, CalSTRS, FLSA, and CA wage and hour rules.</p><p>-Experience with union agreements/collective bargaining preferred.</p><p>-Skilled in payroll/HRIS systems (PeopleSoft, ADP, Workday, SAP, Tyler Munis, etc.).</p><p>-Strong organizational, communication, and confidentiality skills.</p><p>-Able to work independently and provide leadership as needed.</p>