Listing Summary

DEPARTMENT:      Human Resources

 

JOB TITLE:              Human Resource Technician

 

SUPERVISOR:         City Manager

 

JOB FUNCTION:     This position will plan, lead and develop the policies, activities of the Human Resources department, ensuring legal compliance and implementation.

 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES: 

• Oversee bi-weekly and monthly payroll processes as well as W-2 processing and quarterly payroll tax returns.
• Manages and assists in recruiting new personnel, including interviewing, and selecting personnel, and ensuring that department heads are aware of relevant hiring techniques and laws.
• Develop, implement, and coordinate programs in all aspects of the human resources function, including but not limited to employment, compensation, benefits, insurance, workers compensation and employee events & training programs.
• Maintain records of human resources-related data in both hard and electronic filing systems, ensuring all records meet compliance protocols.
• Perform routine file audits to ensure that employee files are complete and up to date.
• Interpret and provide guidance on HR rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Implement and administer employee benefits programs, including selecting vendors, researching, and presenting new programs that would be beneficial to employees and ensuring that programs are administered properly and adequately.
• Administer, monitor, and update human resource policies and procedures, ensuring compliance with Federal, State and EEO guidelines.
• Counsel and provide direction and interpretation of policies and procedures to managers and employees; ensure that the Personnel Policy Manual is updated through regular review.
• Manage the City’s job classification and compensation program, which includes writing/revising position descriptions, classifying positions and ensuring the City’s compensation plan remains fair, equitable and competitive with the market.
• Oversee and maintain official personnel records for City employees including employment applications, tax forms, insurance forms, and employee time records; ensures accurate, confidential maintenance of employee personnel records.
• Keep the City Manager, City Attorney and Department Heads advised of any pertinent issues.
• Work with Department managers regarding discipline issues.  Ensure proper documentation on terminations.  Conduct exit interviews.
• Prepare annual budget for Human Resources Department.
• Other duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.

 

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIREMENTS

 

• Knowledge of federal and state laws affecting personnel operations of local governments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and skills with proven ability to build rapport with employees.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Ability to handle confidential matters with discretion.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to adapt to the needs of the organization and employees.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Thorough knowledge of employment-related laws and regulations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn city’s payroll and finance software.

Complexity:  Work requires analysis and judgment in accomplishing diversified duties. Work requires the exercise of independent thinking within the limits of guidelines, policies, standards, and precedents.

Physical Demands:  Contacts are typically performed with the employee sitting at a desk.  The employee uses tools or equipment requiring dexterity.

Work Environment:  The work is typically performed in an office.

Minimum Qualifications: 

Post-Secondary Degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, and/or equivalent years of progressive responsible human resources or related experience preferably in the public sector; any combination of education or experience.  SHRM or GLGPA certification desired but not required.

 

Please send cover letter, resume, and city employment application to Jonathan Lynn at jlynn@rinconga.gov. Applications for employment may be found on the City's website at www.cityofrincon.com