What are the responsibilities and job description for the Police Human Resource Manager position at City of Memphis Careers?
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Works under the general direction of the Deputy Chief of Administration oversee administrative and personnel functions within the Police Services Division, ensuring efficiency across all service centers. Administers and enforces division policies and procedures. Manages human resources (HR) activities, including calculating final pay disbursements for retiring, resigning, or terminated employees, and preparing personnel forms affecting employee status and pay in line with City HR policies. Supervises staff responsible for personnel operations. Maintains complete employee records in two systems (Roll Call and Oracle), ensuring accuracy and completeness. Oversees personnel form processes, hiring activities, and monitors the division’s staffing complement. Participates in the background review board for hiring new recruits and serves on interview panels throughout the division. Oversees the Memphis Police Association (MPA) bid system to ensure compliance with the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). Tracks police class graduations and probation completion to inform Chiefs, facilitate assignment decisions, and open bids. Submits employment adjustment correspondence and serves as the Oracle HR Liaison for the Police Services Division. Generates reports using Oracle/Discovery software as requested. Researches and responds to documentation requests, coordinating with Legal Advisors on lawsuits and open records requests. Ensures division operations comply with federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and personnel policies. Supervises and assists with special projects to meet operational needs and organizational goals.
OTHER FUNCTIONS: Performs additional functions (essential or otherwise) which may be assigned.
TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing. Requires the ability to operate general office equipment such as a personal computer and telephone.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in an office environment. Some travel required to Police precincts and various sites throughout the city.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Human Resources or Public Administration, or a related field, with at least six (6) years of professional experience in personnel/administrative functions with four (4) of the six (6) years in a supervisory capacity; or any combination of experience and training which enables one to perform the essential job functions. Working knowledge of City HR policies and procedures preferred. Candidates must successfully pass a criminal justice employment background check to work within the Police Services Division.
The City Charter requires that City Employees, with the exception of "first responders", must establish residence within Shelby County within six (6) months from their date of employment. Proof of residence will be required at the time of hire. As defined by Tennessee Senate Bill No. 29, "first responder" means paid, full-time law enforcement officers, firefighters, and emergency medical personnel.
The City of Memphis is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Office of Talent Management at talent.management@memphistn.gov.
Department Name: Police Services
