Human Resources Business Partner I

The work schedule for this position is Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Position Function - Under the direction of the Director of Human Resources & Risk Management and/or designee, position provides strategic support for Human Resources related services by providing consultative advice and administrative support aligned with advancing the objectives of assigned departments.  Areas of responsibilities include recruitment, orientation, onboarding and offboarding, classification/compensation, performance evaluation notifications and tracking, maintenance of personnel records, Family Medical Leave Act, the City's DOT/CDL Program, Workers' Compensation Program, Leave Administration and Safety.   Advises departments on personnel policies and procedures and ensures compliance with personnel rules and regulations. 









Essential Duties% of Performance 
 

Responsible for City's recruitment and employee on-boarding.  Attends career fairs and any other events that will yield recruitment opportunities.  Manages the complete recruitment life cycle to include applicant pre-screening, the coordination of interview schedules, follow-ups, and gathering all relevant details for possible offers.  Manages communication with candidates to ensure an effective interview process.     Meets with hiring manager to identify need(s), prepares and post job ads to include on-line job boards and social media; designs and updates recruitment material.  Participates on interview panels as needed.  Accurately and timely processes background investigations, drug and medical screenings, polygraph, psychological and employment verifications.  Coordinates background checks for volunteers.25%


Completes and processes employment paperwork for new hires, promotions, separations, allowances and wage garnishments; ensures paperwork is properly completed in a timely manner; ensures personnel files are prepared in accordance with policies and procedures.  Conducts new hire orientation.   15%


Responds to questions from staff regarding standard human resources policies and procedures; assists staff in resolving problems associated with the processing of human resources forms; ensures compliance with human resources policies and procedures and  escalates issues to the Human Resources Director.10%


Schedules and oversees annual performance evaluations and 6 month evaluations for new employees by notifying supervisors of due dates and tracking evaluations.  Coordinates compliance training (every 2 years) for all City employees and assigns and monitors compliance training for new employees.   5%


Performs administrative duties related to positions/employees, including but not limited to maintaining position control. Provides HR related analytical support and data analysis, performs compensation/position related research, and prepares compensation and/or HR related reports. Assists with global payroll changes and provides support for compensation planning, administration, and processing. 10%


Administers the city’s workers’ compensation program; enters, tracks and monitors employee injuries, resolves billing issues, ensures timely filing of required workers’ compensation forms; monitors payroll for employees on leave; assists departments with return-to-work and limited duty programs.   Maintains ongoing contact with injured employee through the duration of the claim and serve as a liaison between the insurance adjuster and the injured employee as needed.  Conducts safety investigations and inspections. Assist with the creation on safety programs.10%


Administers Family Medical Leave requests, documentation, tracking and return to work.     Administers the City’s DOT/CDL program; conduct random drug screenings and clearinghouse queries.  Assist with internal and external audits as needed. Coordinates annual Motor Vehicle Report audit.  Administer vacation leave donation program.  15%


Assists in the development and implementation of human resources programs, special events, and other projects as assigned.  Performs additional duties as assigned.10%






Total:100%




















Physical DemandFrequency



BalancingO



BendingR



CarryingF
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CrawlingR
C - ContinuousCrouchingO



Fine DexterityF
F - FrequentlyFoot ControlsO



HandlingF
O - OccasionallyHearingC



KneelingR
R - RarelyLiftingO



Pushing/PullingF
N - NeverReaching F



StandingO



SittingF



StoopingO



TwistingO