NOTE: Regular attendance is considered an Essential Function for this position.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
• Develops, plans, and implements human resource goals and objectives; develops, implements, and administers the City’s personnel policies and procedures.
• Organizes department resources in accordance with established goals and objectives; evaluates service delivery alternatives and adjusts as deemed appropriate.
• Coordinates department activities with those of other City departments as well as outside agencies and organizations; provides staff assistance to the City Manager and City Council; prepares and presents staff reports and other necessary correspondence.
• Directs, oversees, and participates in the development of the Department’s work plan; assigns work activities, projects and programs; monitors workflow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.
• Supervises and participates in the development and administration of the Human Resources Department budget; directs the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies: monitors and approve expenditures; implements mid-year adjustments.
• Advise, counsel and assist operating departments and employees on matters pertaining to City personnel policies and practices.
• Performs professional and technical duties related to classification, compensation, recruitment, staff development and benefit administration; prepares related documentation including draft contracts, advertising, job descriptions and training outlines.
• Selects, trains, team build, and evaluates assigned staff; provides or coordinate staff training; works with assigned employees to correct deficiencies; implements discipline and termination procedures.
• Represents the City to outside groups and organizations; participates in outside community and professional groups and committees; provides technical assistance as necessary.
• Coordinate daily benefits processing. Handle enrollments, COBRA, terminations, changes, beneficiaries, disability, accident and death claims, rollovers, distributions, loans, and compliance testing.
• Researches and prepares technical and administrative reports and studies; prepares written correspondence as necessary; provides periodic reports on Department activities to City Manager and City Council; attends City Council and other meetings as required.
• Assists all City departments regarding budgetary needs for staffing compensation and classification, vehicle and equipment liability, and organizational needs.
• Assists accounts payable, accounts receivable, and is considered back-up to the Finance Director.
• Oversees and manages the full payroll process for the City, ensuring timely and accurate compensation for all municipal employees. Responsibilities include reviewing and validating time records, coordinating with department supervisors for compliance, and entering or approving payroll data in accordance with City policies, labor agreements, and state/federal regulations.