What are the responsibilities and job description for the Human Resources Administrator position at City of East Lansing?
The City of East Lansing is seeking a Human Resources Administrator. East Lansing, a residential community of 48,500 people and home to Michigan State University, operates under the Council-Manager form of government with a full-time staff of approximately 300 and a combined budget of $146.6 million for FY 2025.
The City strives to provide all employees with the benefits and resources necessary to live balanced, healthy lives. The City offers a competitive benefits package, including health, vision, and dental insurance effective date of hire, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, generous paid time off, long term disability and life insurance, 13 paid holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, and paid parking. This is an in-person position with the opportunity to work remotely one day per week, depending on business needs.
This is an excellent opportunity for an HR professional looking to make a meaningful impact in a collaborative local government organization. The successful candidate provides internal support to all operating departments. Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:
- interpreting and answering inquiries related to HR policies and procedures;
- coordinating training and employee recognition initiatives;
- providing support to the employment/recruitment process;
- facilitating new employee orientation and onboarding;
- maintaining employee records and documentation;
- administering employee benefits programs from new hire through retirement,
- managing the offboarding program and administering COBRA.
- contributing to the development and implementation of HR strategies and initiatives aligned with the City’s goals.
FLSA Status: Exempt
Union Affiliation: Non-union
Qualifications
- Possession of a bachelor’s degree in human resources or a related field and three or more years of progressively responsible experience in human resources required, but may be substituted with equivalent training, education, or experience.
- Experience with HR, finance, and benefits systems and ability to learn new systems quickly.
- Professional human resources certification or a master’s degree in human resources is preferred.
The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills and strong organizational skills, a commitment to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive environment, and experience working in a public sector and/or unionized environment.
Special Requirements
Additionally, to perform the essential functions of the job, an individual may be required to stay in one position for prolonged periods of time, operate assigned equipment in an office environment with exposure to computer screens, and the ability to lift light objects, with or without reasonable accommodations. Must be able to communicate effectively with other City staff, retirees, and other stakeholders with or without reasonable accommodations.
