• Cover Letter/Letter of Interest
• Typed Resume

The Human Resources Manager is responsible for performing HR-related duties on a professional level and works closely with senior management in supporting all employees. This position carries out responsibilities in the following functional areas: benefits administration, employee relations, training, performance management, onboard/offboarding, policy development and implementation, recruitment/employment, and employment law compliance. The person in this position shall be the Personnel Director for the City of Palmer.

The Human Resources Manager must have exceptional organizational skills to meet the increased scope and complexity of city requirements and documentation. The Human Resources Manager must have the ability to prioritize, work independently and to meet important deadlines. Work is characterized by the broad scope and extent of the responsibility, the requirement to interpret regulations, state, and Federal laws, develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure compliance with governing civil rights. 

Work is performed with considerable independence within prescribed guidelines and procedures and involves considerable judgement and discretion in carrying out assignments. Work involves the handling of confidential files and requires the employee to maintain the confidentiality of employer/employee communications/issues.

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in human resources, Psychology, Business or Public Administration or a related field.
• Five or more years of professional related experience in Human Resources in a generalist capacity with demonstrated experience and expertise in employee relations, performance management, workplace investigations, leave management, benefits administration, workplace planning and staffing.
• Relevant education credentials including HR certifications (IPMA-HR, HRCI, or SHRM) or the ability to obtain credentials within 12 months of hire.
• Valid Alaska driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
  Considerable knowledge of employment law and the ability to apply federal, state, and local laws and internal policies and procedures to all HR matters communications, and services.
• Knowledge of how to assess, coach, investigate and write employee relations reports, conduct investigations, and prepare written findings; document performance issues and prepare responses to grievances, etc.
• Ability to understand and maintain the highly sensitive and confidential nature of information in employer/employee relationships and records.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite – Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, must be comfortable and efficient with HRIS systems.
• Demonstrated ability to apply organizational development principles and practices to work performed.
• Ability to investigate, problem solve and reach conclusions using objective, unbiased approaches, and methods.
  Ability to analyze and interpret laws, regulations, policies and convey information to customers to assist them in accomplishing their strategic and operational goals and objectives.
• Exceptional interpersonal and collaborative skills. Demonstrated ability to build and sustain trust-based relationships, both individually and collectively over time with colleagues and customers.
• Excellent customer service skills, including the ability to listen and assess the needs of the customer. Proven skills in listening to customers’ needs and communicating accurate information concerning processes, policies, regulations and procedures.
• Ability to maintain and prepare records, reports, and forms accurately and effectively.
• Skilled in organizing work/assignments efficiently and consistently producing quality work and accuracy of information/data provided.
• Skilled in planning and delivering products and services efficiently and effectively.