Salary
$71,513.73 - $107,270.59 Annually
Location
Human Resources -Killeen, TX
Job Type
Full-time
Department
Human Resources
Division
Human Resources
Opening Date
09/17/2024
Closing Date
10/1/2024 11:59 PM Central
FLSA
Exempt
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
Job Description
To perform a wide range of duties in the Human Resources Department related to the entire employee lifecycle.
Essential Duties
Oversees the City's employment services section of the human resources department, including but not limited to, providing guidance to department directors, managers, supervisors and employees on the interpretation and application of City policies and procedures, state and federal laws related to recruitment, selection, and equal employment opportunity regulations.
Enhances the organization’s Human Resources by planning, implementing, and evaluating employee relations, human resources policies, programs and practices.
Investigates issues affecting employer/employee relations or compliance with regulations by conducting interviews, reviewing data, communicating recommendations, and implementing a plan of action in consultation with the Assistant Director of Human Resources.
Receives employee complaints and assists with investigations upon request.
Attends and participates in employee disciplinary meetings and terminations.
Conducts needs assessments for the employment services aspects of human resources.
Serves as a Human Resources liaison to various departments and divisions within the City and handles employment related inquiries from applicants, employees, and supervisors, referring complex and/or sensitive matters to appropriate staff.
Administers the staffing process for civil and non-civil service personnel, including posting vacancies, screening applications for qualifications, tracking and notifying applicants of their status, responding to applicant inquiries, processing background and motor vehicle check requests, notifying hiring managers of applicants’ status and closing out vacancies.
Prepares paperwork needed to create employee file.
Provides administrative support to Civil Service Director; assists with pre-employment and promotional processes for sworn police and fire personnel; assists in preparing general orders, recertifications, discipline, appeals and promotional and entry position postings and testing requirements.
Recruits for various City positions, including advertising via various media, corresponding with applicants, advertising with professional organizations, and attending career fairs as a City representative. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations, to include FMLA, FLSA, HIPAA, and makes recommendations for changes to City policy and contractual agreements to ensure compliance.
Prepares and maintains various human resources correspondences, reports, presentations, charts, operational procedures, records, and files; uses automated systems to accomplish work activities.
Responds to all unemployment claims and correspondence, acts as an advocate for the City in unemployment hearings and appeals.
Ensures accuracy of organizational staffing, to include assisting with employee classifications, reclassifications, and new position requests.
Reviews and modifies position descriptions in collaboration with the department to ensure an understanding of the required skills and competencies for each position.
Assists in the analysis of morale indicators such as but not limited to surveys, turnover, and grievances, and presents recommendations for corrective actions when needed.
Develops and maintains current knowledge in human resources areas and in the operations of the City, and/or its departments.
Reviews and validates personnel actions to include evaluations, incentives, catastrophic leave requests, paid/unpaid administrative leave, additional pays, disciplinary documents, and military leave requests. Assists with or acts as lead on special projects and assignments, when required.
Makes recommendations of HR policies and procedures. Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in the Department and City attendance policies and procedures; ensures all behaviors comply with the City’s policies.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Minimum Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a degree in Human Resources, or closely related field, required; and
- Two (2) years’ experience performing human resources duties such as employee classification, compensation and benefits, recruitment, selection, employee relations, and training in a human resources environment; or
- Any equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Must have a Texas Driver’s License by date of hire.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field, preferred
- Supervisory experience, preferred.
- PHR or SPHR certification, preferred.
Require approximately 25% travel representing the City at recruitment events and onsite visits with departments/divisions.
Supplemental Information
- Knowledge of current policies and practices of public personnel administration including benefits administration.
- Knowledge of employee classification, compensation and benefits, recruitment, selection, and training.
- Skill in preparing job descriptions and job announcements.
- Ability to effectively utilize MS Office suite.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with applicants, employees, City officials, and the public.
- Ability to understand and follow instructions.
- Ability to analyze and interpret comprehensive job requirements to ascertain the appropriate classification.
- Ability to carry out assigned projects to completion in a timely manner.
- Ability to conduct research and make appropriate analysis and reports of information acquired.
- Ability to maintain efficient and effective systems and procedures.
- Ability to carry out assigned projects to their completion; and
- Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.
At City of Killeen, we are committed to your health and well-being. We are proud to provide you and your family with valuable and significant benefits.
We all work together to make City of Killeen a success, and our teamwork extends to your benefits. Your health and well-being are important to us, so we provide benefit options to make your and your family’s lives better. Together, let’s invest in you.
The City of Killeen offers the following Benefits to full time employees:
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Benefits
- Medical, Vision Dental
- Health Savings Account/ Flexible Spending Account
- TMRS
- 457 Deferred Retirement Account
- Short Term/Long Term Disability
- Accident/ Critical Illness/ Hospital Indemnity Supplemental Benefits
For more benefit information, visit www.killeentexas.gov
01
What is your highest level of education?
- Some High School
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree or Higher
02
If a degree was selected in the previous question, what is your degree field?
03
How many years of experience do you have performing human resources duties such as employee classification, compensation and benefits, recruitment, selection, employee relations, and training in a human resources environment?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1 to 2 years
- 2 to 3 years
- 3 to 4 years
- 4 to 5 years
- 5 to 6 years
- More than 6 years
04
Describe your professional experience with employee classification, compensation and benefits. (Must also show in your work history).
05
Describe your professional experience with recruitment, selection, and training. (Must also show in your work history).
06
How many years of supervisory experience do you have?
- None
- Less than 1 year
- 1 to 2 years
- 2 to 3 years
- 3 or more years
07
Do you currently have a valid Texas Driver's License or the ability to obtain one by date of hire?
Required Question
Agency City of Killeen
Address 718 N. 2nd Street
Suite B
Killeen, Texas, 76541
Phone 254-501-7687
Website http://www.killeentexas.gov/