City of Torrance
PRINCIPAL HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST (LIMITED-TERM)
SALARY
$10,576.00 - $14,200.00 Monthly
LOCATION
Torrance, CA
JOB TYPE
Temporary Full-time
JOB NUMBER
26111319
DEPARTMENT
HUMAN RESOURCES
OPENING DATE
11/10/2026
CLOSING DATE
11/24/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
SALARY
$10,576.00 - $14,200.00 Monthly
LOCATION
Torrance, CA
JOB TYPE
Temporary Full-time
JOB NUMBER
26111319
DEPARTMENT
HUMAN RESOURCES
OPENING DATE
11/10/2026
CLOSING DATE
11/24/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
DESCRIPTION
The CITY OF TORRANCE is recruiting for a PRINCIPAL HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST (LIMITED-TERM)
to join our dynamic and passionate Human Resources Team! Application Deadline: November 24, 2026
WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE APPLICANTS TO READ THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION FOR THIS POSITION.
Human Resources Mission Statement
“To Attract, Develop and Retain an Exceptional Workforce in Partnership with City Departments.”
SALARY
Salary Range: Minimum: $10,576 – Reference: $12,691 – Maximum: $14,595
Appointments are typically made between minimum and the reference point of the range, depending on qualifications.
THE CITY
At the City of Torrance, we believe in recognizing employee excellence and fostering a culture that embraces diversity, individuality, and innovation. Our 1700+ employees are the foundation for our success and ingenuity. Our employees are encouraged to be thought leaders and cultivators of creativity to meet the challenges of a complex, changing environment. Every member of our team deserves a balanced work-life and support in reaching their personal and professional goals. The City offers ample opportunities for career growth throughout the organization with its 14 departments, which work together to provide quality service, enriching programs, and exciting events to keep the community safe and thriving. The City also proudly offers exceptional employee benefits and perks!
THE POSITION
This position is being recruited on a limited-term basis for an anticipated period of two to three years to support the Human Resources Department during the implementation of the City's Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) project. As several existing Human Resources staff members will be dedicating a significant portion of their time to ERP implementation activities, additional staffing support is necessary to maintain continuity of daily operations, ensure timely delivery of HR services, and address ongoing departmental workload demands. The limited-term position will provide supplemental staffing support throughout the implementation period and help ensure that regular Human Resources functions continue to be performed efficiently while existing staff focus on the successful implementation of the ERP system.
The ideal candidate will have an HR generalist background and will be a team-player in supporting both HR and City departments. The successful candidate will be results-oriented, flexible, and customer service focused. In addition, strong interpersonal skills to establish effective working relationships with department management, public officials, employees, and union representatives is a must! The ideal candidate will have wide-ranging knowledge in all areas of HR and provide guidance and mentorship to staff and the employees we serve.
For more information about the position please click here.
The City offers ample opportunities for career growth throughout the organization with its 14 departments, which work together to provide quality service, enriching programs, and exciting events to keep the community safe and thriving. The City also proudly offers exceptional employee benefits and perks! Please click here for more information on Employee Benefits, Discounts, & Incentives!
QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES
Any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge and skills required is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills would be:
Bachelor's Degree from a college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration, Psychology or a related field and three (3) years of progressively responsible professional Human Resources experience which includes at least one (1) year of lead or supervisory experience of at least one major human resources program.
HOW TO APPLY & EXAM PROCESS
Interested candidates must submit an online application and supplemental questionnaire at www.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs. The application filing periodcloses Tuesday , November 24, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Only those candidates who best meet the City and Department's needs will be invited to participate in the examination process, which will consist of the following components:
Panel Interview: Weighted 100% (Tentatively schedule on December 3, 2026)
Final Department Interview : Tentatively scheduled on December 8, 2026
SPECIAL NOTES
Visit www.TorranceCA.Gov to find out more information about our community.
Applicants with disabilities who require special testing arrangements must contact Human Resources at 310-618-2915 prior to the examination date(s).
As a condition of employment, candidates must pass a background check.
The provisions of this announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract and any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice.
City of Torrance Inclusion Statement
The City of Torrance is a welcoming and culturally-rich community. As a pillar of public service, we strive to be an employer of choice by attracting and retaining a talented workforce where people of diverse backgrounds, cultures, religions, and lifestyles are valued. Our mission is to create an inclusive environment where our staff are empowered to perform at their highest level and contribute towards making a positive impact.
The City is an equal opportunity employer and works towards building collaborative teams from all walks of life without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state and/or local law. Come join us to help cultivate a workplace that welcomes and celebrates the diversity of our employees!
EmployerCity of Torrance
Address
3231 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, California, 90503
Phone 310-618-2915
Websitehttp://www.TorranceCA.Gov/Jobs
EmployerCity of TorrancePhone 310-618-2915 Websitehttp://www.TorranceCA.Gov/JobsAddress
3231 Torrance Blvd.
Torrance, California, 90503
PRINCIPAL HUMAN RESOURCES ANALYST (LIMITED-TERM) Supplemental Questionnaire* QUESTION 1 The following supplemental questions will be used to evaluate your qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Resumes are encouraged but will NOT be used in lieu of the application or supplemental questions. Please read each question carefully and provide a thorough and complete response. Do NOT state "see resume" or "see application" to respond to any of the following questions. Failure to respond to all questions will be considered an incomplete application and may not be considered for further processing. Do you understand the foregoing?
Yes
No
- QUESTION 2 I UNDERSTAND that I am required to describe IN DETAIL my qualifying experience in the Work Experience Section of my application.
In addition to including my qualifying experience, I UNDERSTAND that I should list ALL JOBS, regardless of duration, including part-time jobs, military service and any volunteer experience during my entire work history.
I UNDERSTAND that when providing my work history, ALL DATES should be UPDATED, starting with my most recent job.
I UNDERSTAND that answers that I provide to the supplemental questions should be reflected in the Work Experience Section of my application.
I UNDERSTAND that if I am currently employed by the City of Torrance, I MUST provide my appropriate job classification/title and provide a description of my duties in the Work Experience Section of my application.
I have read these statements in their entirety and understand them completely and to their fullest.
Yes
No
- QUESTION 3 Please indicate your highest level of education completed.
High School/GED
Some college
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
PhD or higher
- QUESTION 4 How many years of progressively responsible professional experience in human resources do you possess? (Your experience stated on your application must support this response.)
None
Less than 1 year
At least 1 year, less than 3 years
At least 3 years, less than 5 years
At least 5 years, less than 7 years
At least 7 years or more
- QUESTION 5 Did your progressively responsible work experience in the field of Human Resources include experience in any of the following areas. Please select all that apply. (check all that apply)
Benefits administration
Talent acquisition
Classification and compensation
Performance management
Talent management and development
Employee relations
Employee engagement and recognition
Labor Relations
Leaves and reasonable accommodation management
None
- QUESTION 6 How many years of lead or management experience do you have in the field of Human Resources?
None
Less than 3 years
3 years or more
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QUESTION 7 Please describe in detail your experience in benefits management.?If you have none, please write N/A.?
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QUESTION 8 Please describe in detail your experience in leave management and reasonable accommodations. If you have none, please write N/A.
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QUESTION 9 Please describe in detail your experience in handling employee and labor relations matters. If you have none, please write N/A.
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QUESTION 10 Please describe in detail your experience in talent acquisition. If you have none, please write N/A.
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QUESTION 11 Please describe in detail your experience in conducting classification/compensation studies. If you have none, please write N/A.
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Required Question