| Purpose: |
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This position plans and designs a broad range of human resources services and programs Citywide, and in a specialized area of human resources, such as Worker's Compensation, Employment, or Employee Relations. |
| Duties, Functions and Responsibilities: |
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Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Plans, designs, develops, implements, and evaluates major human resources programs within the area of specialization for Citywide use.
- Provides advice and counsel to management and other employee groups on a broad range of human resources issues and decisions within the area of specialization.
- Identifies, analyzes, and recommends solutions for various human resources problems within the area of specialization, monitoring implementation of agreed-upon actions until the problem has been
resolved.
- Advises and influences management in making sound human resources related decisions within the area of specialization.
- Analyzes morale indicators and other personnel measurements, such as, but not limited to surveys, turnover, and grievances, and presents recommendations within the area of specialization for corrective action programs.
- Ensures compliance with Federal and State laws, including reporting requirements.
- Conducts training to departments in changes in policies, personnel procedures, and classification programs.
- Observes, interviews, and surveys employees, and conducts group meetings to collect job, organizational, and occupational information.
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| Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised: |
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- Provide leadership for groups including other professionals and support staff in the area of specialization.
- May manage entire program or programs.
- Periodically act as a team leader to special task forces or teams.
- Provide direction and/or guidance to less experienced human resources personnel.
- Provide training to managers and others on human resources issues.
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| Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: |
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Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
- Knowledge of assigned human resources areas.
- Knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws and ordinances governing personnel activities.
- Knowledge of city practice, policy and procedures.
- Skill in oral and written communication.
- Skill in planning and organizing.
- Skill in data analysis and problem solving.
- Skill in using computers, related software and large databases.
- Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.
- Ability to handle hostility, conflict, and uncertain situations.
- Ability to mentor and train.
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.
- Ability to develop and maintain current knowledge in the assigned Human Resources areas.
- Ability to establish and maintain good relationships with other City employees and the public.
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| Minimum Qualifications: |
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- Graduation with a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in a related field plus four (4) years of human resources experience in the human resources specialty assigned.
- Experience may substitute for one (1) year of the required education up to a maximum of four (4) years substitution.
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| Licenses and Certifications Required: |
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None.
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