Description

DEFINITION: Under general direction, plans, manages and performs advanced-level professional human resources and risk management program/service delivery for the City.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills and other characteristics. This list of duties and responsibilities is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:
Positions in this classification typically perform a full range of duties at a level of complexity represented by the following types of responsibilities:

• Develops and administers administrative policies and procedures for human resources management and risk management; ensures appropriate data and files are maintained for employee and payroll records; prepares or oversees preparation of contracts, statistical reports and other documentation related to human resources and risk management; develops and implements effective recruitment and retention programs; facilitates organizational communication between and among departments, programs and functions regarding human resource matters.
• Manages the recruitment and selection program for the City; conducts classification and compensation studies of existing and proposed positions and classes; provides for and/or conducts staff development; reviews, submits and manages unemployment insurance claims and manages the City's safety and workers compensation program.
• Confers with and advises department staff and City employees by providing advice, problem solving assistance, answers to questions and interpretation of Personnel Rules and Regulations, Memoranda of Understanding (MOU) and other related provisions.
• Confers with and advises staff in the resolution of personnel-related problems and responds to program administration and/or delivery questions, ensuring necessary follow-up occurs; provides assistance and direction to management regarding employee discipline and grievance processes; serves as liaison with the community, professional groups and other external contacts and resources for the City.
• Provides technical assistance and support to the Chief Negotiator and members of the management team during MOU negotiations; develops costing criteria and data and prepares material for negotiation meetings and executive sessions.
• Assists in the preparation and administration of the department budget; conducts a variety of special studies and projects regarding sensitive personnel management issues and problems, analyzes data and develops/recommends resolutions; writes reports; assigns, schedules and reviews work of other department staff.
• Assists City managers and supervisors in the application of all aspects of supervision including recruitment and selection and performance evaluation; assists with corrective and/or disciplinary actions, grievances and complaints according to City policy, procedures and best practices in human resource management.
• Recruits, hires, schedules, assigns, monitors and evaluates staff; provides for and/or conducts staff development; establishes work methods and standards; initiates corrective and/or disciplinary action and responds to grievances and complaints according to established personnel policies and procedures and relevant MOU's

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND OTHER CHARACTERISTICS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Knowledge of:

•  Principles, practices and policies of public personnel administration, including job classification, pay and benefits, recruitment and selection, and training and labor relations.
• Risk management and safety practices.
• Organization and operations of municipal government.
• Principles and practices of effective leadership, management and supervision.
• Project management principles and practices.

Skill in:

• Performing public personnel administration, including job classification, pay and benefits, recruitment and selection, and training and labor relations functions.
• Managing risk management and safety programs.
• Project/program development, implementation, operations and evaluation.
• Preparing statistical reports.
• Analyzing, evaluating and recommending improvements to department operations, programs and services.
• Managing, developing, motivating and evaluating professional and support staff.
• Conducting research and preparing clear, concise and comprehensive reports.
• Understanding and applying complex regulations, procedures and guidelines.
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing.
• Using personal computers and office software in a Windows-based operating environment.
• Working under pressure, handling significant problems and tasks that arise simultaneously and/or unexpectedly.
• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other City employees, and the public.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:
A combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities may be qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

Experience: Five (5) years of professional level human resource management and development experience including two (2) years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Education: Bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management, Industrial Relations, Public Administration, Business Administration or a closely related field.