Human Resources Analyst I - Employee Relations & Compensation

• Develops and creates various presentations to ensure all policies and procedures of the City are clearly communicated to employees; creates and administers standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Analyzes, researches, and makes recommendations to improve human resources policies, procedures, and programs to include preparation of human resources program related studies and reports; audits and maintains employee databases and organizes files.
• Collects performance management data and develops complex reporting and analysis through generated reports from various databases using queries and reporting tools to produce meaningful metrics.
• Performs projects ensuring organization and completion; develops strong relations with and consistently communicates with other city departments and outside vendors.
• Performs various other administrative tasks including budget development, special projects, departmental policy changes and updates, payroll administration, and other department initiatives.
• Administers training and ensures co-workers understand the policies and procedures; supports other areas of the human resources department when needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Works closely with supervisors of departments to identify, address, and resolve employee performance and behavior issues; writes and reviews development plans, discipline notices, and termination documents; assists with the discipline process and coordinates mandated EAP; coordinates meetings and mediates situations involving employee relations.
• Coordinates and facilitates random drug and alcohol testing; updates testing logs, uses random generator to select employees, schedules testing, and coordinates with testing facility; works with supervisor on discipline processes.
• Conducts, oversees, and participates in various investigations regarding policy and standards violations; researches workplace conduct and workplace violence situations; monitors compliance with policies and procedures; researches and responds to DEO Reemployment Claims.
• Provides support in the investigation of complaints of discrimination; determines the validity of complaints, identifies all critical components of complaint, and prepares comprehensive reports. 
• Assists and supports in developing, reviewing, and monitoring EEO policies and procedures; makes recommendations and determinations.
• Communicates information, technical assistance, or training to supervisors, managers, and employees on topics centered on employee relations, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), and other related areas.

• Administers and handles classification and compensation; responds to employee classification appeals and recommends classification actions; performs job analysis and auditing; identifies job duties and requirements, determines job titles, develops descriptions, and updates software; maintains all job descriptions, job classes, reclassifications, and other information; assists in the completion of annual wage adjustments for employees.
• Uses published or conducts ad hoc surveys to obtain and analyze market pay rates. Makes recommendations on appropriate pay grade level. Reviews recommendations within city pay plan for internal equity. Prepares reports on findings and handles administrative steps to formalize recommendations.
• Prepares for and assists with contract labor union negotiations; evaluates cost of proposals, drafts articles for final collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), and implements monetary aspects of contracts; serves as a liaison with various Union executive boards, management, and employees; provides guidance for processing grievances and organizing formal appeal hearings, drafting memoranda of understandings (MOUs), and interpreting CBA information.
• Consults with directors, managers, supervisors, and employees on a variety of organizational management, compensation, and related human resources issues; interprets and administers employees’ contracts with respect to grievances, wages or salaries, employee welfare, pensions, union practices, and other stipulations.
• Scans, uploads, and maintains electronic records and tracking documents.
• Creates and maintains HR dashboards using relevant HR metrics to identify trends in a variety of areas to support decision making and workforce planning.

Licenses, Certifications, and Equipment:

A valid State driver’s license is required.

Education and Experience: 

Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources, Business or Public Administration, Industrial Psychology, or related field, and one (1) year of progressively responsible experience in Human Resources Administration; OR, either an Associate’s of Arts Degree or attainment of a recognized professional designation certification in Human Resources Management (i.e. SHRM) requiring course completion and a competency examination process, and five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in the field of Human Resources Administration; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience may be considered.   

Knowledge of – 

• Office practices, procedures, and equipment
• Personnel administration
• City payroll, benefits, insurance, and budget
• City and departmental policies
• Automated record keeping systems
• Organizational charts, job descriptions, and salary records
• General document management and handling
• Customer service and interacting with personnel
• General office policies and procedures; computers and general office equipment 

Skill in – 

• Performing general office and clerical work
• Using correct grammar and spelling
• Interpreting and applying policies and procedures correctly
• Handling detailed paperwork and computations
• Handling confidential or sensitive personnel files
• Preparing comprehensive analytical reports
• Completing tasks given both orally and in writing
• Establishing and maintaining strong office relationships
• Operating a computer and related software

Salary : $63,947 - $67,144