Starting hiring salary - $92,700.00 to $98,262.00 annuallyDefinition
The HR Business Manager manages a variety of HR administrative projects and functions, that include, but are not limited to, supervising staff, benefit, recruitment, onboarding, medical leave, employee relations, separations, and retirements. This position must be able to work independently and, in a group setting with peers and the public. It must provide excellent and respectful customer service that aligns and supports the City of Brighton's mission and values.
Professional Field
Human Resources, administration, benefits, and recruitment.
Supervision Received
This position reports to the Director of Human Resources.
Supervision Exercised
This position will supervise full-time employees.
Responsibilities and Duties
Supervises and directs the activities of assigned staff; makes recommendations regarding hiring, discipline, termination, or advancement of employees. Schedules employees, assigns work, and monitors progress; guides, trains, and develops employees in the accomplishment of their duties and professional growth; evaluates performance.
Manages the complex Employee Benefits Program which includes life and AD&D insurance, disability plans, health, dental, EAP, vision insurance, COBRA, flexible spending plans, reimbursement plans, supplemental insurance, and other benefit programs.
Ensures the City of Brighton is compliant with all Federal and State of Colorado programs and mandates such as COBRA, HIPAA, USERRA, FMLA, mandated benefits, and reporting of data to various agencies.
Manages the annual benefit renewal process, and the annual open enrollment process. Reviews and maintains plans, documents, contracts, and policies related to the City's benefit plans. Acts as the primary contact between the City and benefit consultants and insurance carriers to ensure that planning, developing, proposing, and implementing of new plans and plan changes are completed in a timely manner.
Oversees the recruitment process that includes assisting with job descriptions, postings, screening candidates, participating regularly in the interview selection process, conducting criminal and professional background checks, maintaining job board and online applications, and providing input for improving recruitment practices.
Participates in the development and implementation of HR policies and procedures which includes the Employee Handbook.
Coordinates annual training sessions, meetings and workshops that provide up to date information regarding employee, medical, health, insurance, and retirement plans; invite vendors to provide support, interpret plans and documents, and to resolve complex issues; develops, analyzes, and interprets reports as needed.
Serves as the primary search advocate for the department hiring teams. Assists with the development of interview questions, participates in interviews, and provides guidance on the final selection.
Prepare and distributes various communications to employees regarding changes or new programs offered through the benefits plan. Serves as the point of contact for employees to seek advice, direction, and guidance regarding all benefit plans and options.
Serves as the point of contact Family Medical Leave, Short- and Long-Term Disability, and any other specialty leave requests. Assists employees with filing requests, managing, tracking, and finalizing claims.
Assists with various employee relations tasks that include investigations, disciplinary meetings, terminations, exit interviews, writing and implementing performance improvement plans, counseling managers and general employees on work-related issues, such as EAP referrals, ADR and mediation.
Takes initiative in the planning, development and coordination of the organizational training program to include needs assessment, coordination with department directors, class preparation and scheduling.
Oversees the management and maintenance of all employee personnel records and files.
Compiles a variety of reports and documents relative to HR functions and activities.
Participates in the city's wellness program.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education and Training:
- A bachelor’s degree in Human Resources or related field from an accredited college or university.
- At least five years of progressively responsible experience in benefits administration including one year of lead or supervisory experience.
Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year for year basis.
Knowledge of:
- Federal, state, and local laws related to Human Resources.
- General principles and practices of public administration, including personnel management and supervision, and organizational development.
Ability to: - Select, train, supervise and discipline subordinates.
- Ability to make sound decisions and use good judgment during stressful situations.
- Demonstrate good written and oral communication skills.
- Administer employee benefit programs effectively.
- Provide excellent customer service to management and employees on a variety of needs.
- Conduct audits and run reports.
- Conduct audits and research in order to summarize findings and reports.
- Exercise significant discretion and independent judgment.
- Develop and present relevant training programs on a City-wide level.
- Perform special projects as assigned.
- Organize accurate files and documents relating to medical and retirement plans.
- Ability to interpret, understand and comply with complex statues, ordinances, regulations, standards, and laws.
- Use standard office equipment, computer equipment and software including word processing database management, spreadsheet applications and electronic mail.
- Ability to listen well and communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse groups.
- Speak and present information in formal and informal group/meeting venues.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationship with City employees, management, plan providers, consultants, and the general public.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the City.
- Demonstrated commitment and leadership ability.
- Highly organized and dependable; able to multitask, work quickly and effectively manage numerous deadlines.
Preferred:
- Human Resource Certification PHR, SPHR, or SHRM SCP, or SHRM CP.
- Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
Conditions of Employment:
- Possession of a valid driver's license with a safe driving record.
- Ability to complete FEMA ICS 100 and IS 700 training within six (6) months of hire.
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see and demonstrate manual dexterity.
- Must possess hand/eye/foot coordination adequate to operate a variety of office equipment
- Must be able to lift 25 pounds.
