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Job Class #31-04 FLSA Exempt
Non Civil Service
Identification
Position Title: Human Resources Administrator
Department: City Manager’s Office
Division: Human Resources
Supervisor: City Manager
Job Summary
Manages the activities of the Human Resources division and performs personnel management services
and related activities for all City departments, divisions and the Civil Service Commission.
Job Scope
Directly supervises two to five employees. Develops the division budget and makes recommendations
for purchases, capital items or additional employees during the annual budget process. Monitors
expenditures during the year.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities
Resolves personnel problems at all levels within the municipal government; meets with supervisors
and with subordinate employees; mediates disputes; recommends administrative action; and
investigates complaints not pursued under the collective bargaining agreement.
Develops, administers and interprets personnel policy procedures and interprets collective
bargaining agreements; investigates grievances brought under three collective bargaining
agreements; ASSISTS departments in resolving collective bargaining issues; participates in labor
negotiations and prepares exhibits for fact finding and arbitration.
Performs assigned Civil Service Commission duties; plans, directs, monitors and participates in the
recruitment, interview and hiring process for Civil Service Police and Fire entry level and promotional
positions; manages assessment centers.
Plans, directs, assigns and monitors the work activities of assigned Human Resources staff and
hourly employees.
Administers classification/compensation system.
Classifies new and changed positions; administers employee benefit programs.
Participates in job interviews as requested.
Conducts in-house training program for Division personnel; manages Human Resource policy training
and selected professional development for City staff.
Job Class #31-04 Human Resources
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Administers federal and state laws including FMLA, FLSA, COBRA, HIPAA, Department of
Transportation drug and alcohol testing, EEO, IPERS and MFPRSI.
Conducts self in a manner which promotes and supports diversity and inclusivity in the workplace
and community.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Physical and Environmental Conditions
The physical demands and work environment conditions described here are representative of those
that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job and are
encountered while performing those essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger,
handle, or feel; and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and
arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk or stand. Specific vision abilities required by this
job include close vision.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Minimum Education, Experience and Certification
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in human resources from an educational institution accredited by a
DOE recognized accreditation body required. Six years minimum experience in Personnel
Administration required. Must pass criminal background check.
Preferred Education, Experience and Certification
Master’s degree from an educational institution accredited by a DOE recognized accreditation body
preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of state and federal labor laws including FMLA, FLSA, EEO, recruitment, interviewing,
selection, labor relations issues, collective bargaining, COBRA, HIPAA and Personnel Administration.
Skills in interviewing, public relations, oral and written communication, and conflict resolution. Ability to
read and understand federal regulations, technical materials, reports, insurance policies, union
contracts, and journals. Ability to perform and interpret mathematical calculations in administering
compensation issues, testing functions, collective bargaining costing analysis, and budget preparation.
Ability to maintain consistency and impartiality in applying personnel policies. Ability to clearly and
concisely communicate a variety of information, both orally and in writing.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by
individuals assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities,
duties, and skills required of personnel so classified in this position.