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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuman Resources AdministratorCITY OF IOWA CITY – Job Description 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 Page 2 Updated 12/20/2019 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.