Human Resources Adminstrator

Plans, organizes and controls all human resource activities of the department. Participates in developing department goals, objectives and systems. Evaluates department in relation to established goals. Recommends new approaches, policies and procedures to effect continual improvements in efficiency of department and services performed. Reviews and rewrites job descriptions as necessary; coordinates annual salary surveys; analyzes compensation and recommends revisions as necessary; assists in monitoring the performance evaluation program and recommends revisions as necessary.

Develops, recommends and implements personnel policies and procedures; prepares and maintains handbook on policies and procedures.

Performs administration of payroll which includes tracking of leave accrual, tuition reimbursement, longevity, deductions and transfers, ensure accuracy of pay rates, claims resolution, change reporting, resolves any discrepancies through monthly and semi-annual payroll audits.

Process, maintain and resolve issues of enrollment to all benefits, health insurance dental and vision insurance, retirement, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, workers compensation, F.M.L.A., etc..; process claims for accommodations for any offered benefit; conducts annual re-evaluation of benefit package for cost-effectiveness.

Develops and maintains affirmative action program; files EEO-1 annually; maintains other records, reports and logs to conform to EEO regulations.

Oversee hiring of personnel to ensure all pre-employment requirements have been met; Conducts new-employee orientations; conducts exit interviewing; writes and places advertisements.

Responsible for coordinating training all city personnel in the areas of benefits, policy, human resource procedures, changes to federal and state personnel laws.

Establishes and maintains personnel records and reports. Participates in administrative staff meetings and attends other meetings, such as seminars. Maintains city organization charts and employee directory.

Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned

• Operational characteristics, services, and activities of Human Resources, as well as the operations of a municipal government
• Municipal administrative methods and procedures, organizations, and functions.
• Research techniques, sources and availability of information.
• Principles and practices of business correspondence.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment.
• Methods and techniques of proper phone etiquette.
• Basic principles and procedures of filing and record keeping.
• English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

• Take ownership and perform duties with minimal guidance.
• Step forward and accept responsibilities when needed.
• Perform general clerical work including maintaining files and compiling information for reports.
• Type and/or enter data on a computer at a speed necessary for successful job performance.
• Effectively respond to requests and inquiries.
• Prepare a variety of reports and records.
• Correctly interpret and apply City policies and procedures.
• Operate office equipment including computers and supporting word processing applications.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

Desired: Bachelor's Degree in Human Resource Management and one - two years experience in the HR field. Kentucky Public Resource Association (K.P.H.R.A.), Society for Resource Management (S.H.R.M.) and/or International Public Management Association - Human Resources (IPMA-HR) certification

Computer Skills: Computer skills to perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software, spreadsheet software and word processing software.