At the direction of the Human Resource Director, the Human Resource Manager provides advanced professional human resource leadership and support to the Human Resource Department by performing a variety of complex human resource tasks.
- Manages recruitment and selection processes for vacancies, including preparing and placing advertisements, screening applications, coordinating interview processes, and completing job offer and post-offer activities.
- Develops, reviews, and updates detailed job descriptions for new and existing positions; gathers job content information from employees and supervisors and documents essential functions and key responsibilities
- Analyzes and evaluates position classification and compensation, including benchmarking against public agencies and relevant private sector data; prepares findings and recommendations to support internal equity and external competitiveness.
- Manages and coordinates employee training initiatives for employees and management staff, including professional development training, safety training, and annual safety testing.
- Manages and coordinates and/or conducts new employee orientation and supports onboarding activities to promote consistent, compliant, and effective employee integration.
- Manages and assists in the creation, development, and updating of Human Resources policies, procedures, and the employee handbook; researches best practices and recommends revisions to support operational needs and compliance.
- Manages maintenance of HRIS and related systems; processes transactional HR activities in HRIS and financial systems; supports data integrity, records management, and system reporting.
- Participates in the creation and administration of the employee performance evaluation system; supports tools, timelines, training, and consistent application across departments.
- Interprets and applies policies, procedures, collective bargaining agreements, and applicable federal and state human resources and labor laws; advises department heads, managers, and supervisors in their application.
- Researches and prepares analysis on legislation, regulation, and law changes to determine potential impacts to City operations and Human Resources programs.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with employees at all levels of the City, vendors, consultants, and the public; communicates professionally and maintains appropriate confidentiality when handling sensitive personnel information.
- Assists with planning and execution of special events such as benefits enrollment, organization-wide meetings, and employee recognition celebrations.
- Responds to employee salary verifications and compensation/fringe benefit surveys.
- Completes the annual EEO Reporting as required by law.
- Recommends new approaches and procedures to continually improve efficiency of the department and services performed.
- Performs other professional human resource duties as assigned or required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES- Considerable knowledge of the principles, practices, and methods of human resources administration, preferably in a municipal government environment.
- Considerable knowledge of recruitment and selection processes, including applicant screening, interviewing, and employment related documentation.
- Considerable knowledge of position classification concepts and practices, including job analysis, documenting job content, and evaluating job relationships.
- Considerable knowledge of compensation systems, theories, and practices, including market benchmarking and internal equity considerations. Ability to analyze complex problems, procedures, and data; identify practical solutions; and follow through to implementation while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy.
- Considerable knowledge of applicable federal and state employment laws and regulations affecting public sector human resources operations.
- Thorough knowledge of human resources information systems (HRIS), applicant tracking systems, and financial management information systems, including accurate processing and reporting.
- Considerable knowledge of standard office technology and software applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentations, and social media tools used for recruitment and employee communications.
- Ability to interview, evaluate, and make well-supported recommendations for selection and placement decisions.
- Ability to plan, organize, and effectively carry out multiple assignments with competing priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data objectively; prepare clear findings; and develop practical recommendations.
- Ability to coordinate the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and HR program improvements.
- Ability to maintain accurate records and prepare detailed reports with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, department leadership, union representatives, city officials, attorneys, other governmental agencies, vendors, and the public.
- Ability to communicate effectively and professionally, verbally and in writing.
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Management, Public Administration, Finance or a closely-related field
- Minimum five (5) years of professional work experience in the Human Resource field
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS- Experience in a municipal Human Resource Department
- Supervisory experience
- SHRM and/or SPHR Certification
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS- Task involves sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time.
- Task involves extended period of time at a keyboard.
ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS- None. This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
SENSORY REQUIREMENTS- The task requires close visual acuity to perform various activities.
- The task requires oral communications ability.
- The task requires sound perception.